Sanchin ryu is a martial art originating from Leslie, Michigan in the early 1970's. Founded and directed by Robert H. Dearman. It is founded on the basic principal of self defense and is a family oriented martial art. Sanchin Ryu is non-profit and is therefore usually run through local school systems. Although Sanchin Ryu classes are held in many parts of the world, there are comparatively few outside of Michigan.
---- Origins Developed more than 30 years ago. Sanchin-Ryu is an artistic form of self-defense designed in a way so, that size or strength, age or athletic ability are not factors in defending one’s self. Taught on an individual basis, students study in a non-competitive environment while working on Sanchin-Ryu’s practical movements and no-nonsense approach to self-defense. -- OSKA Website
---- Progression Advancement in Sanchin Ryu is done through personal progress and not through defined testing. The progression of belt ranks are as follows: White, Orange, Green, Purple, 3rd Brown, 2nd Brown, 1st Brown, Sho Dan or first degree black belt.
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