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| Symbol: |
 The Shuri-Ryu Symbol consists of
a pine tree and red sun surrounded by a red circle. The circle
represents everything returns to the source. The red sun
represents the sun giving life to the system. |
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| Founder: |
 Master
Robert Trias was introduced to the Martial Arts while serving in the
Pacific in WWII. He brought his knowledge back to the United
States and opened the first Karate school on the mainland in 1947.
Master Trias passed away on July 11, 1989. |
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| First Successor: |
 Master
John Pachivas was the first successor to Master Trias. Master
Pachivas passed away on February 14, 2000. |
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| Current Style Head: |
 Master Robert Bowles
is the successor to Master Pachivas and is the current style head for
Shuri-Ryu. Master Bowles teaches in Ft. Wayne Indiana. |
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| Meaning: | To learn from tradition and to transcend. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Headquarters: | 2721. S. Calhoun Fort Wayne, IN 46807 www.shuri-ryu.com |
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| Kata: (click bolded kata for additional information) |
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Rank:* (Kyu is a beginner grade) (Dan is a black belt grade) *Can vary from school to school |
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| Bibliography: |
Abele, Ridgely. Karatedo Art-Sport-Science. JIA Publishing Company, 2000. Columbia School of Karatedo. <http://www.shurite.com>. Trias, Robert. Pinnacle of Karate. 1980. |
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