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.
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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New 2025 Calendar and Newsletter Posted
Check out the new events for 2025.
WSKF Q1 2025 Newsletter
2025 Internationals:
October 2025
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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"