The North American Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do Association is a group of Dojos and karate-ka dedicated to preserving and keeping Matsubayashi-ryu true to the teachings and philosophy of Grandmaster Shoshin Nagamine as he intended by upholding strict standards through proper training and teaching. We conduct seminars, clinics and teaching clinics throughout our association continuously. Those who are interested in this endeavor are encouraged to contact us for more information. 

Matsubayashi-ryu is one of the branches of the Okinawan Shorin-ryu family, it's characterized by fast movements and highly mobile stances. Matsubayashi-ryu was created by Grandmaster Shoshin Nagamine (1907-1997) and is based on the classic Shuri and Tomari branches of Shorin-ryu, with fighting influences from such great karate fighters like Chotoku Kyan and Choki Motobu.