Welcome to Ryukyu Shorinji-Ryu Renmei, Balliet International Karate “World Famous” featuring Grand Master Kenneth H. Balliet.

We seeks other Shorinji-Ryu instructors who are running their own schools, as well as students. We have the ability to train and affiliate Black Belts from Shorinji-Ryu backgrounds, as well as practitioners from other Okinawan or traditional Japanese and Korean schools of Karate-Do.

We offer numerous levels of affiliation and cater to most situations. Whether you have left your existing school, are running one on your own or looking forward to starting a new Dojo, we have the expertise to guide you. Please contact Grand Master Kenneth H. Balliet for a formal introduction, and include a brief Martial Arts resume and years of experience. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

  • Title of ” Bushi ” warrior–60-plus years in Martial Arts.
  • Grand Master 10th Dan Shorinji-Ryu Karate and Kobujutsu
  • Kyoju (Professor) Budo
  • Grand Master 10th Dan Ken Sei Doku Kai Shorin Ryu Karatejutsu and Kobujutsu
  • Grand Master 10th Dan Fukien ( Okinawan ) White Crane Karate Jutsu
  • Shihan (Master Instructor) Hakko-Ryu Jujitsu
  • 7th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate
  • 7th Dan Kobujutsu
  • 7th Dan Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate
  • 5th Dan Okinawan Kempo Karate
  • Menkyo Shihan Nihon-Ryu Jujutsu

Real Karate is ordinary people doing extra ordinary things!