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AN INTRODUCTION BY

HANSHI ANTHONY (TONY) JACKSON O.A.M.
10th Dan (Awarded on 14th Sept. 2003)

It is with great respect and humility that I present to the general populace the system of Karate-do which has been the whole being of my life since 1949.

Welcome to the Karate of the Shuri Ken Shorin Ryu as taught by the venerated Master Hanashiro Chomo of Shuri City in Okinawa.

During these past 54 years of Karate-do training, I have learned a great deal about life, honour, respect and the 'Way' of the masters as I hope they would have wished. There have been various 'breaks' of short terms in this period caused by medical conditions as can be expected as we get older in years.

Now at the age of 66 years I feel that my learning, knowledge and training in many spheres of the arts (including medical experiences) have helped me overcome many obstacles along the path that each and everyone of us is placed upon.

I am hoping, that this web site will assist many people in the aspects of history of many styles as passed down to me along the way from Okinawa, and that the knowledge gained from me over the past, present and future years of my life will be beneficial to those who seek 'The Way' as I did.

Now I can proceed in peace and Harmony towards the future and make many, many friends and associates around Australia and the globe before my time is up.

Thank you to those who have shown care and consideration to learn from me the special aspects of my teaching and hope that you will pass this on, as was my intention of teaching you these special techniques not known in your lifetime before.

All information supplied herewithin was initially compiled by "Sensei Loyd Hill - 4th Dan (deceased), of the Okinawa Kempo Karate - Arizona, USA, from data issued by his Master Oyata and Master Odo (deceased) both of Okinawa, and other data from Hanshi Tony Jackson some 4 - 5 years ago.

UPDATE - March 2006: Hanshi Tony Jackson has been awarded 10th Dan and Life Membership of the United States Martial Arts Association. This honour was sponsored by Hanshi David Franklin 9th (All Japan Jujitsu International Federation & Grandmaster Chow Wa Ryu Jujitsu & Karate Australia, Official representative of ALL JAPAN JUJITSU INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION in AUSTRALIA), and approved by O'sensei Philip Porter 10th Dan (Grandmaster & Founder USMA, 10 th Dan - All Japan Jujitsu International Federation).

24th April, 1988 Receiving "The Medal of the Order of Australia" from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II	Kings Park Karate Reunion - 14th September, 2003
Kings Park Karate Reunion - 14th September, 2003 Speaches and Certificate Award Announcements for Grade Promotions - by rep's from Japan Renmei	September 13th, 2003 Announcement of my 10th Dan promotion at grading day

IDEALS OF SHURI KEN

The year of secrecy of teaching Okinawan Karate has gone and the open-door policy is here, so we should abandon the policy of keep Karate an Okinawan secret, and open it to the world, therefore, the source of Budo is God's love, the spirit of living protection for all beings.

True Budo is to accept the spirit of the Universe, to keep the peace of the World, and to correctly produce, protect and cultivate all beings in nature.

Karate is not to be as stiff as a mighty Oak tree, but to be relaxed and bending like the Willow of Bamboo, always training your body and mind, prepared for the unexpected. There is a legend that the principle of karate was based on the saying "there is a first move in karate". But in real life this discipline is not enforced much. As time went by, the principle of instruction was altered.

Now we abandon the principle:- body first, spirit second; technique first, personality second, and now emphasize 'KENZEN ITCHI' - hand and Zen altogether, which suggest the training in spirit, character and personality first, body second.

Always study and train with an open mind, never cluttered on thoughts of great achievement or prowess. With the mind open and free you will see the world around you like a great garden, and experience feeling of great joy, peace and happiness. In this way you will learn many things and be aware, whereby, being tense and rigid in your training your world will be closed and you will learn little.

Ideals and philosophy by:-
Grandmaster's Chomo Hanashiro and Dr. Heihatiro Okada.

Since the beginning of time good has battled evil.
Light has struggled for supremacy over darkness.
It is the inescapable destiny of the good to give their lives in the battle against evil.
Likewise, it is the fate of the evil to die attempting to overthrow goodness.
That is how it always has been, and that is how it always will be until the end ot eternity.

YING YANG SAGA

Outside the silent village the Samuari stands like a rock.
The night is dark and silent, his ears see where his eyes cannot.
Nearby in the darkness a silent shadows flits.
The Samuari strains his senses, honed to a razor edge.
To protect the village with his life is his solid pledge.

There's a wisper in the dark, the Samuari whirls and ducks.
In the wood above his head a Shaken quivers, stuck.
With a hiss of steel his sword is drawn, he's ready for the fight.
Giving a demon yell, the black clad Ninja detaches from the night.
The Samuari and dark-night warrior do battle for the prize.
Whilst behind the walls the village sleeps, neath heavy lidded eyes.

The Samurai's strike is lightning fast, his blade moves swift as thought.
But the Ninja unleashes a Manrikigusari and the flashing blade is caught.
The sword is locked in a grip of steel, spirit blade against serpent chain.
With a burst of demonic strength and a devilish cry,
The ninja sends the sword and chain hurtling through the sky.

Reacting as fast as a snake the Ninja whirls a rope,
And the cruel hook of the Shogi Knife wraps around the Samurai's throat.
A hook bites deep, a fang of fire, the Samurai starts to choke.
Then with a bursting heart and gasping for breath he grabs hold of the rope.
He draws a TANTO from his belt and gives the roap a heave.
Catches the gloating Ninja off guard, and brings him to his knees.

Through a haze of blood and pain the Samurai lunges fast.
A blade sinks in, a hook bites deep. Yin and Yang breath their last.

The sun rises, the villagers wake.
They open the great gate.
They gasp in shock and offer prayers when they see their protectors fate.
The golden warrior lies upon the churned up turf.
Beside him lies the shadow whose heart his blade did burst.
So black and white have met again to fight the endless war.
But the eternal battle cannot be won, and must be fought forever more.