Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance is an organization formed to bring sincere Martial Artists together in brotherhood. A group of Martial Artists who believe in the traditional concept of One Heart, One Mind and One Spirit who uplift each other with pride in friendship. An Alliance of Karateka who unite together to represent and promote all that is good in traditional karate.
About Us
Ryukyu Kempo Karate
Ryukyu Kempo Karate is an Okinawan Martial Art created by Taika Seiyu Oyata and passed on to Allan Amor Kaicho. It is a complete life protection system, focusing on striking, joint manipulation, and pressure points. Ryukyu Kempo also includes training in Kobudo (Traditional Okinawan Weapons), with 11 weapons in our system. Our focus is on the mind, body, and spirit, strengthening mental and physical resilience and creating a good moral character.
United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance
The Shubu Kan Dojo is a member of the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance (URKA). The Alliance is run by Allan Amor Kaicho and is headquartered in Oak Grove, Missouri. URKA Dojos can be found in several regions of the United States, to include Missouri, Iowa, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and New York, as well as Canada and New Zealand.
Shubu Kan Dojo
The Shubu Kan Dojo started in June 2018 on Fort Drum. After the Covid outbreak of 2020, we decided to move off post to a larger facility, and for better access to the greater community. We are now located just outside of Watertown, New York. Shubu Kan means "The Warriors' School of Life Protection Arts."
Head Instructor - Rob Schexnayder Renshi
Schexnayder Renshi is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, who's last 2 jobs before leaving the Army were as the 10th Mountain Division G5 (Chief of Plans) and as Battalion Commander of 2-22 Infantry. Throughout his career, Schexnayder Renshi established combatives and martial arts training in each unit he was a member of. This even included running a dojo in Iraq in 2009-2010! Schexnayder Renshi has trained in Tae Kwon Do, Kuk Sool Won, Boxing (4 years at West Point), Modern Army Combatives, Catch Wrestling, and Ryukyu Kempo. He has been training in Ryukyu Kempo exclusively for the past 18 years and is currently of Godan Grade (5th Degree Black Belt). Schexnayder Renshi is also an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer.
Assistant Instructor - Kim Schexnayder Sensei
Schexnayder Sensei worked as a school teacher for over 26 years, specializing in middle school social studies. Her background in the martial arts goes back over 2 decades. She holds a green belt in Ninjutsu and a Second Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. She has been training exclusively in Ryukyu Kempo for 7 years and is currently of Nidan Grade (2nd Degree Black Belt).
Why Ryukyu Kempo Karate?
Ryukyu Kempo is a martial art that will make your mind, body, and spirit strong. This is a holistic practice that focuses on life protection (self-defense), character building, respect, discipline, and resilience. All of these attributes are built through rigorous practice and by following the Dojo Kun.
Power Up Fitness
Want to lose some weight? Get in better shape? Be more mobile?
Join us in the Power Up Fitness Program every Friday at 5pm - 6pm. This class is designed for all levels (beginner to advanced) to increase muscular strength/ endurance and aerobic fitness. Our program consists of warm-ups, stretching, exercises (including bodyweight exercises, TRX Bands, kettle bells, club bells, and more), and cool downs. Your instructor, Rob Schexnayder, is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Army Master Fitness Trainer Certified, and an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer.
Start your weekends off right with an excellent physical training session!
Classes on Fridays, 5 - 6pm.*
*You do not have to be a member of the Karate Dojo to join…the exercises conducted in the Power Up Fitness Program are non-Karate related.