Genbu-Kai Lubeck

Genbu-Kai Shito-Ryu is a dojo that teaches Karate, Kobudo, and Aikido. Karate is a way of achieving a spiritual state through physical and mental training, as described by the founder Meister Kenwa Mabuni. It is a style that combines various original Okinawan directions and is taught and practiced in many different schools as a sport, physical exercise, self-defense, or Budo. The Genbu-Kai Shito-Ryu is our way and philosophy, which is conveyed to us through our master Fumio Demura, as he received it from his teacher Meister Sakagami. Kobudo, or the old martial arts, refers to the historical paths of martial arts, which include both armed and unarmed methods. Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art developed by O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba after his experiences in World War II. It is a peaceful Budo sport that focuses on redirecting the opponent's energy rather than competing or winning.