Zanshin Karate is a proud member of the Zen Bei Butoku-Kai, an international martial arts organization founded by and dedicated to preserving the teachings of the late Dr. Richard Kim, Hanshi.
Dr. Richard Kim, Hanshi was one of the last from a long heritage of masters. As a Busen graduate with over seventy years of experience, he was considered the master of masters. O’Sensei (great teacher), as he was called, studied with great masters, including Kaneko, Kentsu, Ara-kaki, Tachibana, Lai, Yuan, and Yoshida who was Kim’s teacher of Daito Ryu Aikijujitsu and who he considered to be his primary sensei. His experience also included mastery of several karate styles, judo, tai chi, pakua, kobudo, and even a professional boxing career. His teachings
reflected such, although he primarily stressed karate, kobudo and tai chi.
Sensei Sean Farnsworth is the head instructor at Zanshin karate and a student of Sensei Brian Ricci. Sensei Farnsworth began his martial arts training in 1990 at the age of 13 and holds the rank of Black Belt in both Karate-Do and Kobudo (Okinawan Weaponry).
Our MISSION
The specifc purpose of the Zen Bei Butoku-Kai International is to advance the study of traditional Karate, T’ai Chi Chuan, Chi Gong, Aiki-Jujutsu and Budo, and to foster the growth of these martial arts taught by Master Richard Kim.
2 Class Introductory Course with New Uniform and Belt for $50
We schedule the first lesson as a private 1/2 hour class when other classes are not in session.
For the second lesson students attend the class they would potentially enroll in.
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Join Us in Grosse Pointe/Detroit, Mi, Today to Master Traditional Japanese Karate and Achieve Personal Growth!
Address
14922 Kercheval Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
Contact
Phone: 313-908-3656
Email: zanshinkarate313@gmail.com
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