Demura-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai
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Demura-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai is an international organization long in history and steeped in tradition.

In the mid 1960s, Fumio Demura brought his style of martial arts to America, incorporating not only the physical arts but also the virtues of bushido. Currently there are over 50 locations worldwide offering classes in karate-do, kobu-do and batto-do as part of Demura-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai. When Shihan Fumio Demura passed away in 2023, Sensei Thanh Nguyen and Sensei David Hines were entrusted to continue his legacy. Our main (hombu) dojo is located in Santa Ana, California. Please refer to the Dojo Listings tab for other locations.




Welcome El Paso

New Genbu-Kai Dojo






Upcoming Events

Azalea Festival Karate Tournament Mar. 23rd, 2025
27th Annual USA Wado Ryu Championship Mar. 30th, 2025
2025 Grand Nationals
April 4th - 6th, 2025


Kansas Demura Cup
May 2nd - 4th, 2025
Fiestas 52nd Annual Invitational Sept. 14th, 2025



News

2025 Sensei Hobbib Memorial Seminars
2025 Demura Cup
2025 Kangeiko


2024 Mochitsuki
2024 CA Genbu Kai Banquet