Welcome At The International Shorinji Ryu Martial Arts Federation Kokusai Butokukai

Dear visitors.

Welcome to the homepage of the international martial arts association KOKUSAI BUTOKUKAI - founded by Hanshi Richard Kim (1917-2001). Further developed under the leadership of Meijin Jean Chalamon.

We teach traditional Shorinji Ryu martial arts such as karate, kobudo, as well as tai chi and chi kung. We invite you to browse for information about our association and the various martial arts we are teaching. No matter whether you are just looking for something new, whether you would like to expand your knowledge of Shorinji Ryu martial arts or whether you are thinking of joining us, please contact us.

We are looking forward to answering your questions. 

Kind regards on behalf of the board of directors

Kyoshi Stephan Peitz
Secretary General 秘书长