Shorei Ryu (昭霊流, Shōrei ryū^?) is a term which refers to the Naha-Te style of Okinawan karate. Shorei Ryu means "the style of inspiration". It is believed^{[citation needed]} that the term Shorei is derived from the Shoreiji Temple in southern China. The teachings of this temple provided the basis for the Naha-Te style.

The Shorei Ryu system was influenced in its early development by Shuri-Te. Kanryo Higashionna originally studied Shuri-Te with Sokon Matsumura but he later traveled to China and studied kempo there. Shorei Ryu has two major styles today. One style is called Goju Ryu and was founded by Chojun Miyagi (1888-1953) and the other is called Uechi Ryu, founded by Kanbun Uechi (1877-1948).^[1]

Shorei Ryu as a style was brought to the United States by Sensei Robert Trias.

[edit] See also

• Shuri-ryu karate.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Trias Karate
• Vic Moore
• International Shōrei Martial Arts Academy
• Fourways Martial Arts Academy

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