Southern Defense Martial Arts

Welcome to Southern Defense Martial Arts. Shorin-ryu is a form of Okinawan Karate based on self-defense and traditional techniques.

Southern Sport Karate students learn self-discipline, martial arts techniques, self respect, respect of others, and the history of Shorin-ryu. The goal of Southern Sport Karate is to improve our students physically, spiritually, and morally. Southern Sport Karate Members support each other to become better people in our lives and in our art. Martial Arts is a tool for progressing as an individual and having a balanced life. Southern Sport Karate students learn to physically defend themselves as a last resort. The Martial Arts Community is similar to an extended family. Martial Arts is way of life based on discipline and respect.

"I come to you only with karate. My hands are empty, but I fear no man. Should I be forced to defend myself, my honor, or my principles; should it be a matter of right or wrong, life or death, then here are my weapons, my empty hands." -- Karate Creed

"Determine in your heart to forever follow the way.
Stay close to the sun of virtue and do not stray.
Trust in the power of benevolence for support.
Take pleasure from these abilities." - Confucius

"The most important weapon you have is your mind." - Larry Mckenzie "One of the best tools in self defense is to be aware." - Will Clark

As of August 2025 we have closed our doors to public teaching, thank you to all who have supported us through the years.

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