Welcome to the official site of the World Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Federation!
Hanshi Frank Grant studied directly under Grand Master Shoshin Nagamine and became a great influence
of Okinawan Karate-Do worldwide. Hanshi Grant established the WSKF in 1970 with the support of O'Sensei
Shoshin Nagamine. He spent many years in
the Dayton, Ohio area and produced hundreds of Black Belts who in turn produced many dojos. The WSKF
is currently headquartered in Troy, Ohio.
Passing of Hanshi Frank Grant
June 21, 1933- December 26, 2019
It is with great sorrow we announce the death of Hanshi Frank Grant. Hanshi Grant passed away peacefully late night December 26, 2019.
In his final evening he was surrounded and visited by his family and many loved ones.
Following his wishes in place of a funeral, a celebration of life service was held late January 2020. Hanshi Grant was a compassionate and positive force touching many lives of many generations and he is greatly missed.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote excellence in Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do by providing resources for all WSKF schools, members and supporters so that they may achieve their goals and ambitions through the teachings of Hanshi Frank Grant, as we foster the true art founded by Grand Master Shoshin Nagamine.
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2023 Internationals:
Pathway to Perfection is the theme of the
2023 Internationals.
June 18-21, 2023 Saw Mill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio
Click to Internationals page
Zenkutsu-Dachi, Gedan Uke
Step foward, keeping your center of gravity low and beneath you at all times. In this way, you maintain control and have the ability to retract your leg if necessary.
Remember to pivot on the ball of the foot, not the heel.
The weight distribution transitions from 50/50 percent in an L-noji to 70 percent on the front leg.
--excerpt from the book
"My Promise to the Master"