Our Style
we are an Endo-Kan Shibu Dojo
Under the guidance and direction of Dr. Tony D’Angelo, DMQ, Kyoshi, Magnus Karate is proudly an Endo-Kan shibu dojo (affiliate dojo).
Endo Kan Dojo (The Circular Way) was created to honor the teachings of William R Hayes, Sensei, a senior student of Grand Master Eizo Shimabukuro. This Dojo researches the concepts and principles of Shobayashi-ryu Karate Do. The Endo Kan Mon (Seal or Patch) was designed to represent an esoteric concept contained within its teachings. The symbolism of the Endo Kan Mon will be broken down so we can understand its complex meaning.
Tranquil Cloud Temple, located in New Lenox, IL, houses the headuqrters of the Endo Kan Honbu Dojo. The Endo Kan teaches classical Shobayashi-ryu Karate Do with a direct lineage to the founder Grand Master Eizo Shimabukuro. .
Shobayashi Shorin Ryu
Magnus Karate’s primary style of instruction is Classical Okinawan Shorin Ryu (Shobayashi Ryu specifically).
Shorin-Ryu Karate finds its roots from the old form of toute-jutsu that had been cultivated and practiced in Okinawa before the 20th century. Heavily influenced by the Chinese martial arts, Shorin-ryu, most influential figure was Soken “Bushi” Matsumura (1797-1889). The four main branches of Shorin-ryu that exist today ( 1) Kobayashi -small forest, 2) Shobayashi – young forest, 3) Matsubayashi – pine forest and 4) Matsumura Seito) can be traced back to him.
More than blocking, kicking and punching, Shorin-ryu comprises of a multitude of fighting techniques including; joint manipulation (kansetsu waza), pinning/restraining techniques (katame waza), seizing nerves, attacking tendons, grappling (tuidi waza), attacking anatomically vulnerable points (kyusho-jutsu), strangulation and choking techniques (shime waza), sweeping and throwing techniques (nage waza), ground fighting techniques (ne waza) and countering attacks (gyaku waza).
Shobayashi-ryu KamonShobayashi Shorin-ryu (Shaolin-way) is a style of Okinawan Shorin-ryu karate founded by Chotoku Kyan and passed to Eizo Shimabukuro.
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Dr. Tony D'Angleo, Kyoshi, 8th Dan - Sensei's Teacher
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Curriculum Inclusions
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Shobayashi-Kan
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Foundations: Odyssey Karate
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our DOJO
All classes and programs are located at our new dojo in Cambridge Square Shopping Center -
West Chester, PA on Gay Street.
Magnus Style / lineage FAQs
Magnus Karate is a full time age appropriate martial arts academy.
Celebrating 11 years in May 2021 our karate school offers traditional martial arts programming starting at Age 4.
Our curriculum is vast and features a clear pathway for any student of any age.
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Magnus Karate is a no contract karate school.
Month to month payments.
Our curriculums and programs operate year round, get started anytime!
The best way to find out if Magnus Karate is a good fit for your family is to come in for a free trial lesson.
- If all parties feel like its a good fit to move forward we suggest you utilize the monthly intro offer to test out the flex schedule.
- After the intro families move forward month to month as active members of Magnus Karate.
- No Contracts, No Gimmicks, Month to Month Payments
- Use one of the links below to choose an intro class date that works best for your schedule.
- Upon scheduling you will be contacted by a Magnus Karate representative on what to expect on the first day.
- The email will provide tons of helpful info for what to bring, and what the first day will look and feel like.
- Overall, the free intro class is the best way to see if what we do is a good fit for your family. Visit the dojo, meet our teaching team members, and take part in one of our engaging lessons.
- No experience is required to participate on day 1.
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