The Sh*to-ryu Karate Association of Nigeria (SKAN) is home to a large and growing family of practitioners of the Sh*to-ryu style of Karate in Nigeria.
Established decades ago, the Sh*to-ryu Karate Association of Nigeria (SKAN) is home to a large and growing family of practitioners of the Sh*to-ryu style of Karate in Nigeria. Sh*to-ryu is a fast, artistic and very powerful style of Karate founded by Kenwa Mabuni in 1931. SKAN follows in the great tradition of a magnificent art that is now one of the better known styles of Karate in the world. SKA
25/01/2026
Stretching forth into an active year.....
The engines start to hum at SKAN as practitioners gather to train together.
With lots of activities lined up for the year, the constant mantra of staying ready remains the guiding principle.
17/01/2026
From left to right, at the WSKF (Sh*tokai) Karate Seminar and Championship, in Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire in September 2022:
Sensei Ify Mabel of Sh*toryu Karate Association of Nigeria, Soke Kenyu Mabuni, the third Soke of Sh*to-ryu Karate-do and Governor (Sosai) of the World Sh*to-Ryu Karate-do Federation (WSKF), Shihan Atagana Ramirez, Technical Director, Sh*toryu Karate Association of Nigeria, and Hanshi Patrice Bai, President of the World Sh*to-Ryu Karate Federation (Africa).
The Sh*toryu Karate Association of Nigeria is associated with the World Sh*to-Ryu Karate-do Federation (WSKF)
17/01/2026
Hasami Uke is a double-hand block typically used to defend against circular or mid-level attacks, such as roundhouse kicks (mawashi geri).
But is that the only way that double-hand technique can be interpreted?
Sensei Joshua explains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDvnD-XOFd4
Karate Moments with Sensei Joshua #01: Hasami Uke Hasami Uke is a double-hand block typically used to defend against circular or mid-level attacks, such as roundhouse kicks (mawashi geri). But is that the on...
05/01/2026
The Sh*toryu Karate Association of Nigeria held its end of year / Annual General Meeting on Saturday 21st December 2025, during which the association's leadership made presentations about SKAN's activities during the year and plans for 2026.
As we go into 2026, we look forward to a productive and uplifting year for all members of SKAN and great victories on all fronts.
01/01/2026
The Sh*toryu Karate Association of Nigeria felicitates with the Kandoshin family and the wider Karate and Martial Arts Community in Nigeria on the occasion of the birthday of Soke Happy J. Uvwiefenigwere, whose knowledge and tutelage set the foundation on which SKAN continues to build. Happy Birthday to a dedicated leader!
25/12/2025
25/12/2025
Seasons' Greetings from the Sh*toryu Karate Association of Nigeria!
We wish you strength, growth and vitality through this season and the next.
17/12/2025
Images from the participation of Sh*to-ryu Karate Association of Nigeria in a campaign against the killing of security personnel organized by Societal Concerns Organization, with the theme: Guards of Honour: Protecting our Protectors.
The SKAN contribution to the event featured presentations by SKAN's Vice President - Shihan Wilson Okon and Technical Director - Shihan Atagana Ramirez and a kata / self defence demonstration coordinated by Sensei Jimoh Dauda.
SKAN's participation in this event which was attended by members of different arms of Nigeria's security architecture as part of the organization's corporate social responsibility contributes to the improvement of self defence awareness and capacity building of the nation's security personnel.
Members of the Sh*to-ryu Karate Association of Nigeria participated in a campaign against the killing of security personnel organized by Societal Concerns Organization, with the theme: Guards of Honour: Protecting our Protectors. The SKAN contribution to the event featured presentations by SKAN's Vice President - Shihan Wilson Okon and Technical Director - Shihan Atagana Ramirez and a kata / self defence demonstration coordinated by Sensei Jimoh Dauda.
SKAN's participation in this event which was attended by members of different arms of Nigeria's security architecture as part of the organization's corporate social responsibility contributes to the improvement of self defence awareness and capacity building of the nation's security personnel.
Sensei Jimoh Dauda inculcates the budo spirit in the young wards he trains by utilizing the age old pedagogical strategy of play. Through playful demonstrations, the young students learn and also show to the public how not to give up in the face of towering challenges while practicing new combinations and techniques. Their demonstrations, often laced with humour, are always a hit at events and well loved by members of SKAN and the general public.
Video from the Helpzibah Charity event, courtesy of Sempai Kentebe.