Enshin Karate Southeast Denver Dojo

Enshin Karate is a practical system of empty-handed self-defense based on a strategy of circular movement allowing you to use your opponent's power and momentum against him or her. This strategy, called sabaki, enables its practitioners to convert defense into offense. Enshin stresses the development of flexibility, power, and speed, with emphasis on stretching, conditioning, and technique.

Training in Enshin Karate builds spiritual awareness, mental alertness, a sense of confidence, and provides resources for meeting the challenges encountered in life. Enshin Karate was developed by Kancho Joko Ninomiya, winner of the 1978 All-Japan Tournament and founder of the Sabaki Challenge.

The Sabaki Challenge is the internationally-famous competition for world champions in full contact karate. Black belts from all martial arts compete for the title of world champion in their weight division. The Sabaki Challenge uses a rigorous format of full-contact, bare-knuckles punches and kicks without the use of pads or gloves for protection. Enshin Karate black belts are eligible to fight in the tournament.

Enshin Karate Southeast Denver Dojo welcomes students from all walks of life and all ages. Children can begin training in Enshin Karate at 7 years of age. Please see our Class Schedule for more details.

Our Creed

1. We will always be courteous and show respect to others.
2. We will strive to be our best and pursue it with patience.
3. We will develop the mind and body to enhance the spirit.
4. We will always keep an open heart and mind.
5. We will accept the spirit of challenge.
6. We will follow the meaning of Enshin in both our training and our daily lives.