Shuri-Te Bujutsu-Kai Membership

The Shuri-Te Bujutsu-Kai is a non-political martial arts training organization promoting cooperation and mutual respect for all systems. The SBK is comprised of many highly skilled and dedicated martial artist, represented by schools and individual martial artist from many different styles and systems of training from across the USA and Internationally. We provide, propagate and cultivate highly effective systems of combative self-defense that encompasses physical and mental training with a policy of ethics and character growth. 

SBK Guiding Principles: Principle Over Personality, Cooperation, Continued Study and seeking perfection of oneself. 

As a member of the Shuri-Te Bujutsu-Kai you become part of an international organization that provides numerous benefits as described below.

Student/Yudansha Membership Level:

1. Membership with a internationally recognized/certified organization
2. Rank recognition/homologation certificate for your current style rank
3. Official certificate of SBK membership
4. SBK organization patch
5. Networking, training and support capabilities with other members and schools around the world
6. Access to SBK special training opportunities 
7. Exclusive “Members Only” specials on product and events
8. Study and attain rank in one or more of our fully accredited internal or external martial art programs
9. Provide promotional opportunities for rank advancement in your existing system or in a new art/system of study
10. Your name listed on the SBK website in the official members page and the Yudansha page (if applicable)
11. Training and fellowship with positive like-minded martial artist from many different styles and systems
12. Technical assistance for students and instructors with high quality books and videos in various systems and special areas of training

Dojo/School Membership Level – All of the above plus:

1. SBK Dojo Affiliation Membership Certificate
2. Your Dojo information listed on the SBK website school listing page
3. Use of the SBK logo/insignia, patch and program materials and services in your school
4. Access to obtaining and issuing SBK rank and title certificates to your students
5. Increase your student retention with supplemental curriculums available through the SBK
6. A national headquarters with decentralized technical training programs, instructor development and certification
7. Be part of a national group for the research and development of valid, appropriate, realistic and practical martial arts training
8. Special deals/pricing on hosting seminars with our instructors and wholesale pricing on select SBK retail items