Rayford Shorin-Ryu Karate & Kobudo

Specialties

Traditional Okinawan Karate & Okinawan Weapons (Kobudo) for adults and children. Martial Arts classes for Home School children and organizations. Women’s self-​defense and morning self-​defense classes for all adults. Injury rehabilitation, weight loss, flexibility, and physical conditioning with a certified instructor great for seniors, adults and children through Rayford’s Strength and Conditioning.

History

Established in 1997.

Began in Hanford, California in 1991 and continued there until the Rayford family moved to Merced, Ca. in 1997. Humble beginnings in the garage of the Rayford home in Merced and then migrations to various locations as class sizes increased. For several years Rayford Shorin-​Ryu provided classes at the Millennium of In-​Shape Sports Club of Merced and since 2011 has been at it’s current location of 100 W. Main St. in Merced.

Meet the Business Owner

Sid R.

Business Owner

Began training in martial arts at age 7 in 1969. Active in music and sports throughout high school and college and currently participating in the music ministry of his church. The youngest child with three older brothers and four older sisters. Married with two biological children and two step childrfen.