Okinawa ShorinRyu Karate Dojo

MISSION STATEMENT

The Okinawa ShorinRyu Karate Dojo consistently strive to make a positive impact on the community, the students and their families by providing a martial arts service that promotes integrity, honesty, discipline and respect.

Our Business

The Okinawa ShorinRyu Karate Dojo has been serving Troy and surrounding areas since 1982.  The instructor, Kyoshi Jeff Leistner began studying karate under Kyoshi Jack McPeek and Hanshi Frank Grant.  Jeff is currently a 8th Degree Black Belt and a member of  the (WSKF) World ShorinRyu Karate-Do Federation.  Jeff Leistner was promoted to Godan in 1991 by Grand Master Shoshin Nagamine during his visit to Naha, Okinawa at the Master's Dojo.  Over the years, Jeff has held several positions with the WSKF and in 2004 was elected President.

Instructor, Sensei Christine Leistner teaches classes at the dojo.  She is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Okinawa ShorinRyu Karate and Certified Instructor.  She currently is ranked in Kobudo (weapons)  and Yang Tai Chi Chuan.  Sensei Christine Leistner has studied karate since 1992 under the direction of Hanshi Frank Grant.