NORTH ISLAND KARATE AND KOBUDO
Cultivate the MIND
Condition the BODY
Nurture the spirit
Karate and Kobudo

Shorin Ryu Karate
We practice Shorin Ryu Karate as taught by the late Shimabukuro Eizo, Hanshi.
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New Students to Karate or Kobudo

Experienced Karateka Interested in Kobudo

Former Students of Shimabukuro Sensei
how you can attend
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Private or group classes
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Online or in our dojo
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Flexible hours
North Island Karate & Kobudo
Who We are
Sheree Adams and Mary Margaret Graham have been practicing and teaching Karate and Kobudo for more than 80 years combined. We are licensed instructors and direct students of Okinawan teachers of traditional Karate and Kobudo. Our practice is a journey we love to share and we look forward to you joining us.
Sheree Adams
Mary Margaret Graham

OUR LOGO
Our Logo design has the hidari gomon, an ancient symbol of the Ryukyu Kingdom (Okinawa), and the sisiyutl, a powerful figure in the Kwakwaka'wakw tradition. With it we honor the traditions of the culture that created karate and kobudo as well as the traditions of the place we have chosen to call home. We were honored to work with a local artist, who listened to our story and shared the artistic legacy of his family. Greg Henderson is a renowned Kwakwaka'wakw artist from the Wei Wai Kum First Nation of Campbell River. He is the youngest son of the late Ernie Henderson and grandson of the late master carver, Sam Henderson Sr.

Campbell River
is situated on the traditional territories of the Ligwiłda'xw people; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations.
the word is out...
on Karate & Kobudo Training with NIKK Dojo in Campbell River British Columbia.
I've always wanted to study a martial art but never knew where to start, especially in my late 40's. My experience and study with North Island Karate and Kobudo has been invaluable. The online classes have been interactive and amazing! In person sessions have been highly attentive and geared towards intense learning while still being a lot of fun. Highly recommend for anyone interested.
Jeff PGoogle
Outstanding teachers with a wealth of knowledge. I've been in the martial arts for over three decades. I put on a white belt a couple of years ago to learn kobudo. Both Adams and Graham Sensei teach with Humor, warmth, strength and grace paying serious and expert attention to body mechanics and detail. Their lessons have increased the power and efficiency of my hand technique as well. I highly recommend North Island Karate and Kobudo enthusiastically and without reservation.
Claudia WGoogle
If you are interested in learning Martial Arts I strongly recommend North Island Karate and Kobudo. Graham Sensei and Adams Sensei are not only excellent Martial Artists, they are excellent teachers as well. They teach the techniques, concepts and details in a way that is clear and well thought out. The lessons are personalized so that each student is challenged, regardless of their experience. If you want to learn true Martial Arts you won't regret joining this dojo in person or online!
Michael WGoogle
I have been training on-line with North Island dojo since April, and despite the challenges involved in virtual training, I have learned a great deal and am making good progress. The instructors know kobudo very well, and they are able break things down in away that anyone can learn. I teach karate on-line myself so I know how hard it can be to teach a precision physical activity virtually. I would definitely recommend them and I hope to train in person with them some day!
Rod BGoogle
I have had the great experience of training in Shorin-Ryu Karate with Adams Sensei since 1982. I have also been very lucky to train with her and Graham Sensei for the past 20 years. Since early 2020 I have trained with them both in Kobudo. They are both exceptional martial artists and instructors and together they are an amazing martial arts team. They share a passion for learning and teaching Okinawan Karate and Kobudo. They have traveled to Okinawa many times to learn from two of the great contemporary masters and have worked together to incorporate what they have been taught into their own Karate and Kobodu skills. Their different and complementary strengths plus a shared passion for detail make them excellent instructors. I highly recommend them for in person or zoom instruction.
Alan HGoogle
Having trained in the martial arts for many years I have had the pleasure of working with nerous [sic] excellent teachers and Adams and Graham Sensei are among the very best. I started training Ryukyu Kobudo twice a week with them in April 2021 via Zoom. They are always focused, encouraging, fun and very dedicated to passing along their martial art to others. People are always encouraged to ask questions and both sensei are happy to provide explanations and demonstrate how the techniques are supposed to work. They have a keen eye and are always willing provide specific feedback to their students in a helpful manner.
One sure sign of a great martial arts instructor is that they continue to improve. These sensei remain connected to the art's roots and travel to Okinawa and attend many seminars to continually improve their own understanding and perfect their techniques. I highly recommend North Island Karate and Kobudo to anybody seeking excellent instruction and fun while learning a traditional Okinawan martial art.
Shane HGoogle
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I've always wanted to study a martial art but never knew where to start, especially in my late 40's. My experience and study with North Island Karate and Kobudo has been invaluable. The online classes have been interactive and amazing! In person sessions have been highly attentive and geared towards intense learning while still being a lot of fun. Highly recommend for anyone interested.
Jeff PGoogle
Outstanding teachers with a wealth of knowledge. I've been in the martial arts for over three decades. I put on a white belt a couple of years ago to learn kobudo. Both Adams and Graham Sensei teach with Humor, warmth, strength and grace paying serious and expert attention to body mechanics and detail. Their lessons have increased the power and efficiency of my hand technique as well. I highly recommend North Island Karate and Kobudo enthusiastically and without reservation.
Claudia WGoogle
If you are interested in learning Martial Arts I strongly recommend North Island Karate and Kobudo. Graham Sensei and Adams Sensei are not only excellent Martial Artists, they are excellent teachers as well. They teach the techniques, concepts and details in a way that is clear and well thought out. The lessons are personalized so that each student is challenged, regardless of their experience. If you want to learn true Martial Arts you won't regret joining this dojo in person or online!
Michael WGoogle
I have been training on-line with North Island dojo since April, and despite the challenges involved in virtual training, I have learned a great deal and am making good progress. The instructors know kobudo very well, and they are able break things down in away that anyone can learn. I teach karate on-line myself so I know how hard it can be to teach a precision physical activity virtually. I would definitely recommend them and I hope to train in person with them some day!
Rod BGoogle
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