Matsukaze-ryu karate

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Matsukaze-ryu karate-do is a sophisticated and multi-layered style of karate known particularly for its numerous aesthetic kata (forms), as well as its high practicality as a fighting art. It was founded in 1993 by David Walker, a former Butokukan karate stylist (a style known for its rough and tumble sparring techniques).

Michelle Brooks is the current director of the Shintokukai Karate Association (SKA) which is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Matsukaze-ryu style, as well as regulates its numerous dojo (schools: currently comprising 11) across British Columbia, making it one of the largest traditional martial arts organizations in Canada.

Matsukaze-ryu classes are generally strict and taught in a disciplined atmosphere with emphasis given to traditional Japanese protocol and etiquette. Personal character development, including the cultivation of a moderate and peaceful disposition are also highly integral components of this non-competitive form of karate.