About Us

Idaho Shorin Ryu is a traditional Japanese style of martial art and is  practiced throughout the world. Karate practice is divided into three  categories:

Kihon: Basic karate movements and techniques. Kihon includes karate stances,  punches, kicks and blocks. These techniques can be practiced individually or in combinations with each other.  

Kata: Pre-arranged forms or patterns of karate simulating combat against a number  of imaginary opponents. 

Kumite: Sparring is the practical application of karate techniques, in which students  work  with partners. It ranges from the most basic form (kihon-kumite), in  which everything is predetermined and the attacker and defender each  know which techniques will be used to free-sparring (jiyu-kumite), where  the opponents are free to apply any techniques depend on level.  

Our  mission is a symbol of excellence in Idaho Shorin Ryu. We are dedicated to  providing a safe and family-oriented karate experience for  students of all ages. We promote physical fitness and positive social  interaction in a courteous and fun atmosphere. 

Our mission is to foster  self-improvement and personal development and focused method of  teaching. Our greatest responsibility is to instil in our students  self-discipline, strong character values and leadership skills while  developing positive personal development, life skills and a code of  ethics to inspire them to lead exemplary lives as leaders in the  community. 

Students use the discipline taught through our  program to conquer their fears and move forward through life. They have the power to transfer that  discipline to all other areas of life. It is a force that gives them the  strength to kick down the doors of self-doubt and opens students to an  exhilarating power of values taught at our school.