"Karate's primary concern is simply self-defense. Of course, defense and offense cannot exist without each other. Consequently, training in superior defensive techniques necessitates training in superior offensive techniques."

Training in the art of Shorei-Kan Karate requires discipline and the control and strengthening of both physical and mental energies toward the goal of a "state of enlightenment" and physical excellence.

Master Seikichi Toguchi (1917-1998), Father of Shorei-Kan
May 20, 1917: Born in Hana City, Okinawa Prefecture, as the third son of Masahide Toguchi
1932: Joined Higa Dojo, the only branch dojo of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do founder Master Chojun Miyagi. Received instructions by both Master Miyagi and Master Seko Higa.
1942: Sent to Palenbang Refinery in southern Sumatra, Indonesia, as a civilian in the military service. Taught Karate to military personnel and Indonesians.
His accomplishments and credits are too numerous to detail but suffice it to say that he was at the center of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate world. He was the last living Okinawan Karate master to receive the title of 'Bushi' a title also held by his teacher, Master Chojun Miyagi.
Master Toguchi leaves behind a strong organization which is now headed by his son, Master Seki Toguchi. He is also survived by his wife and grandchildren. His physical presence will be deeply missed but his spirit and inspiration in Budo Karate will always be there.

In Shorei-Kan Karate the kyu (Dan) ranks have three colours of belts starting with white going to green and then brown. Strips are sown on the belts for rankings in between the colours. Once black belt is achieved there is no dan ranking on the belt. Shorei-Kan black belts have Japanese calligraphy embroidered on their belts. On one side is their name and on the other is usually Shorei-Kan Goju Ryu and the Dojo.
10th dan
kyu Fukyu Kata #1
Bunkai Fukyu Kata #1
Kumite Shodan Fukyu Kata #1
Kumite Shodan 3 Months
9th dan
kyu Fukyu Kata #2
Bunkai Fukyu Kata #1
Kumite Nidan Fukyu Kata #2
Bunkai Fukyu Kata #2 3 Months
8th dan
kyu Kata Geiksai #1
Bunkai Kata Geiksai #1
Kumite Nidan #2 Kata Geiksai #1
Bunkai Kata Geiksai #1
Kumite Nidan #1 3 Months
7th dan
kyu Kata Geiksai #2
Bunkai Kata Geiksai #2
Kumite Sandan
Kihon Bo #1 / Kumi Bo #1 Kata Geiksai #2
Bunkai Kata Geiksai #2
Kumite Sandan
Kihon Bo #1 / Kumi Bo #1 3 Months
6th dan
kyu Kata Geiksai #3 / Kata Sanchin
Bunkai Kata Geiksai #3
Kumite Yondan
Kata Bo Jytsu #1 Kata Geiksai #3 / Kata Sanchin
Bunkai Kata Geiksai #3
Kumite Yondan
Kata Bo Jytsu #1 6 Months
5th dan
kyu Kata Gekiaha #1 / Kata Saifa
Kata Sanchin /Bunkai Gekiaha #1
Kumite Godan
Rythem Bo #1 / Kihon Bo # 2 Kata Gekiaha #1
Kata Sanchin / Kata Saifa
Bunkai Gekiaha #1 / Kumite Godan
Rythem Bo #1 / Kihon Bo # 2 6 Months
4th dan
kyu Complete review of all
previous subjects Complete review of all
previous subjects 6 Months
3rd dan
kyu Kata Gekiha #2
Kata Seyunchin / Kata Sanchin
Bunkai Gekiah #2 / Kumite Rukodan
Bo Jyutsu #2 / Rythem Bo #2 Kata Gekiha #2
Kata Seyunchin / Kata Sanchin
Bunkai Gekiah #2 / Kumite Rukodan
Bo Jyutsu #2 / Rythem Bo #2 6 Months
2nd dan
kyu Kata Kakuha #1 / Kata Seisan
Kata Sanchin / Kata Tensho
Bunkai Kata Kakuha #1
Kumite nanadan Kata Kakuha #1 / Kata Seisan
Kata Sanchin / Kata Tensho
Bunkai Kata Kakuha #1
Kumite nanadan 6 Months
1st dan
kyu Complete review of all previous subjects and teaching Test Complete review of all previous subjects By invitation after one year minimum Kata Shodan
Kata Seipai / Kata Kakuha #2
Kata Sanchin / Kata Tensho
Saifa Bunkai
Kumite Hachidan Kata Seipai / Kata Kakuha #2
Kata Sanchin / Kata Tensho
Saifa Bunkai
Kumite Hachidan 2 Years
Nidan, the karate kata
Hakutsuru / Shisochin / Sanchin
Tensho / Bunkai Seisan
Kumite kudan / Sai Kata #1
Bo kata Cho un no kun / Kaisai Hakutsuru / Shisochin / Sanchin
Tensho / Bunkai Seisan
Kumite kudan / Sai Kata #1
Bo kata Cho un no kun / Kaisai 3 Years  
Katae of Karate : Sandan
Kata Sanseru
Kata Sanchin / Kata Tensho
Bunkai Kata Seisan
Kaisai
Seyuenchin bunkai Upon reaching 18 years of age, children will be tested for their adult belt - ranking to be determined by the Shihan 4 Years
Karate Kata : Yondan Kata
Kata Kururunfa / Kata Suparinpei
Kata Sanchin / Kata Tensho
Bunkai Seisan / Kumite Judan
Kaisai all koriyu (Clsaaical) Kata 5 Years
Godan Kata karate
 No further formal testing. Time and contribution to karate is a determining factor After Godan by invitation from Kaicho, Hombu dojo Japan

Abstract:
Build your skill  with karate shorei kai to get up your karate Rank (Dan)