WHY SHORIN RYU KARATE
We are here to train you and help you become a stronger and better person.
Practicing Traditional Shorin Ryu Karate enhances physical fitness, mental resilience, and self-discipline, fostering confidence, respect, and a harmonious mind-body connection. In the Dojo, we forge not just warriors but individuals of character, integrity, and unwavering respect.
OUTSTANDING SHORIN-RYU KARATECA
Sho-Dan Itai Aalsvel
Sho-Dan Swati Singh
Sho-Dan Daniel Aalsvel
Sho-Dan Femke Seip
Itai Aalsvel, Swati Singh, Daniel Aalsvel and Femke Seip, exemplify exceptional skills in Shorin-Ryu Karate, showcasing a level of proficiency that positions them as highly qualified Karate practitioners. They are now fully prepared to establish their own Dojos, and Sensei Leonardo Gil Beroes will provide invaluable supervision and guidance in their new endeavor when the time is right. These exceptional Karateca will contribute significantly to preserve the legacy of Shorin-Ryu Karate through their expertise and commitment to our beloved style.
ABOUT SENSEI LEONARDO GIL BEROES
Starting his Karate journey BACK in the late ’60s, Sensei Leonardo Gil Beroes transitioned to traditional Shorin Ryu Karate during the ’80s. Presently, a 4th-degree Black Belt (4th Dan out of five) holder in the Shorin Ryu system, he owns four schools, including Dojo Binnenhof, Dojo De Pijp, and a private Dojo in Jordaan, all in the city of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Sensei Gil’s extensive teaching experience spans from 1984 to the present, encompassing Self-Defense courses in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Venezuela, and Japan.
Focused on balancing the body’s sides, traditional Shorin Ryu Karate disregards left and right-handed distinctions, emphasizing equal precision and strength. With over 50 years of practice, Sensei Leonardo advocates using Karate as a last resort, emphasizing that a true karateka isn’t a fighter but a winner in life. Invited to give seminars globally, his wisdom underscores self-mastery over external competition.
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME IN OUR KARATE DOJO
“In the heart of Traditional Okinawan Karate, we find not just technique but a path to self-discovery.”
