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HISTORY
OF KAMISHIN RYU IN THE UK
In 1984, Eikoku
Kamishin Ryu Karate-Do Kyokai was formed by Sensei Phil Snewin and since
then, has grown from a single club dojo to a thriving association with member
dojo in various parts of the UK and Europe. From this simple beginning, KRKD UK has achieved much, both in terms of recognition of the system's
content and validity and in attracting those from more mainstream styles
who have become disillusioned with the emphasis placed on the sporting
arena at the expense of a more classical approach to training. |
In 1980 the opportunity came for
Kamishin Ryu Karate to be introduced to the UK. This was
achieved by one of Kameyama Sensei's most senior
disciples, Kamimoto Hiroshi Sensei. Kamimoto
Sensei was not only a senior in Karate but came from a
very old Samurai family and was also an expert in
kenjutsu. He came to the UK under the auspices of the
company for whom he worked and began teaching Karate at
his home in Worcester. His students were very few in
number and were taught on a personal basis. He returned
to Japan in 1984, after having helped to establish the
first UK Kamishin Ryu dojo in Staffordshire.
