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"Shuri-ryu is a very old and traditional system with a long and unbroken history. From the ancient method, much wisdom has been gained and recorded. Shuri-ryu is a totally complete system, and from it have come many other systems. It stresses a synthesis of Eastern and Western attitudes toward life, and through its practice and philosophy, a great inner peace and freedom will be reached. "
- Robert A. Trias
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Our Style
The Academy of United Karate-do's style of karate is Shuri-Ryu. The Shuri Ryu style is an Okinawan style, and incorporates the best aspects of many different traditional martial arts forms. Styles such as Kempo, Hsing-yi, Shuri-te, Shotokan, Ju-jitsu, Judo, and others have all been absorbed into our system. While being a very traditional system, it is also a dynamic system, constantly growing and improving. Our Lineage traces back to Taishi Daruma (Bohidharma) in 500 AD. Shuri Ryu was brought to the United stated by Grandmaster Robert A Trias, the father of American Karate, and our staff has had the honor of training under Master Trias. We are very proud of our heritage.
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Our Purpose
The Academy of United Karate-Do's purpose is to elevate Traditional Martial Arts through training and values in Okinawan Karate-do, Judo and Jujitsu.
Our Academy brings over 20 years of Martial Arts knowledge and experience. It is our intent to communicate to all our students the true meaning of Karate. Karate is the ultimate in unarmed self-defense and with this knowledge brings self-confidence, control, patience, pride and respect -- respect of yourself and respect for fellow man.
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Our Dojo Emblem
Our Dojo emblem contains symbolism that spans centuries of Karate history. Each and every aspect of our emblem represents what karate means to us.
The shape of the emblem, the triangle, represents the goals of every master and student of martial arts: to attain mastery, to stand firmly upon the summit of existence. It is also a human symbol for mountain. Throughout history, the mountain has been representative of power, cleanliness, and holiness. According to Eastern tradition, Mt. Sumeru was the center and the source of power (home of the winds, souls and God) in the universe. The power of the mountain is expressed in the body of the master who stands atop it. The triangle with the apex pointed down also represents the trinity and spiritual completeness, as well as the pinnacle of achievement. The three sides of the triangle represent the triple natures, such as the three conflicts (birth, life and death), The three forces (physical, spiritual, mental), and others.
The outstretched arms of the Samurai represent gathering wisdom, and the green of the word wisdom represents everlasting, as wisdom is. The Samurai itself represents the strength and spirit of the Samurai. In his posture, he is reading, in the constant search for wisdom. The pine tree behind the Samurai represents strength, longevity, and endurance.
The white background represents Purity of body, mind and spirit.
The black represents steadfastness and determination.
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