Shuri Dojo
Ryukyu Karate Jutsu – Shuhaku-den

Sitemap

This page lists the pages currently available on the Shuri Dojo website.

Shuri Dojo is a private dojo. Detailed location information is shared after initial contact.

Home

Overview and initial guidance.

About

Background, ethos, and dojo context.

Our approach

What the name means and what we prioritise.

Further background: On Shuhaku-den

Typical Lesson

What a class looks like, and how training is paced for new students.

Instructors

Adam Carter – 8th dan · Hanshi
Noél Carter – 6th dan · Shihan
Rhys Collins – 9th dan · Hanshi

FAQ

Common questions and practical answers.

New students

Dojo rules and etiquette

What to expect in terms of conduct, respect, and training culture.

New students

Starting as a beginner

Answers for new students, including suitability, age, and pacing.

New students

What to wear

Clothing, uniforms, and what you need for your first sessions.

Reference

Training overview

A fuller overview of how training is structured and how progress is built over time.

Reference

Grading and belts

How grading is approached at Shuri Dojo, and the belt colours used.

Reference

Dojo crest and name

The meaning behind the badge and marks used on the site – and what they don’t imply.

Next step

Make an inquiry

Use the contact form to introduce yourself and explain why you are inquiring.

Next step

Visiting and drop-ins

Why the dojo is private and why casual visits are not a fit.

Next step

Commitment and expectations

What matters most for progress, and what this dojo isn’t built for.

External and related

Related writing and reference material maintained separately:

New Writing – long‑form essays as ideas emerge (Applied Methods on Substack)
Applied Methods Notebook – refined, pressure‑tested material
The Openhand Notebook – archive of essays on training and context