Okinawan Tode Kan
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Welcome to the Dojo.

The dojo has been carefully constructed to be a fully functional and modular environment which can be set up for empty handed kata, kobudo (weapons forms), bogu kumite training and matches. Additionally, nage-waza (throwing techniques) are taught where the students utilize throwing dummies as well as throwing each other safely on designated matted surfaces to prevent injury.

About Okinawan Tode Kan

This is the official logo of Okinawan Tode Kan

The logo was designed around the center focus of Hanshi Albert O. Geraldi’s vision, Bogu Kumite. The logo was also created into a patch. However, based on the core foundation of the logo only those who have engaged in a bogu kumite match are awarded the dojo patch. If awarded the patch, the patch is to be worn on the left arm only.

Okinawan Tode Kan is translated “Okinawan China-Hand Club” which is a representation of the origination of Kara-te. The kanji originally used to describe Kara-te translated into “Chinese Hand” before the kanji was changed to “Open Hand”. Tode/Tuidi was another pronunciation of those characters in Uchinaguchi (the original Okinawan dialect spoken on the island). The Okinawan masters represented in our lineage were closely tied to the original art of Tode (Shigeru Nakamura, Seikichi Uehara, Seiyu Oyata) and maintained the true life protection techniques and methods of Okinawa.

Our teachings

Kata - Empty Hand

  • Naihanchi Shodan
  • Naihanchi Nidan
  • Naihanchi Sandan
  • Seisan
  • Pinan Shodan
  • Pinan Nidan
  • Pinan Sandan
  • Pinan Yondan
  • Pinan Godan
  • Passai
  • Kusanku
  • Niseishi 
  • Machiminato No Te Kata
  • Dosatsu Ryokyu No Tode Kata

Kobudo - Weapons

Bo Kata List

  • Bo Kihon


Nunchaku Kata List

  • Nunchaku Kihon


Chizikunbo Kata List

  • Chizikunbo Kihon


Sai Kata List

  • Kuniyoshi No Sai
  • Hama Udun Yakaa No Sai


Jo Kata List

  • Jo Kihon
  • Sakugawa Jo
  • Tsukumi Kuzushi No Kun Jo
  • Jissen Jo


Eku Kata List

  • Matsumura Eku


Tonfa Kata List

  • Tonfa Kihon
  • Hamahiga no Tonfa
  • Yaraguwa no Tonfa

Bogu Kumite - combat

There is a sporting aspect associated  with our system called Bogu Kumite (fight with protective gear). This particular sport allows the practitioner to utilize basic fighting moves (punches, kicks, throws) in a full contact/full power environment (which includes head contact) with no weight classes assigned. This sport was devised by Oyata’s senior instructor Master Shigeru Nakamura as a way to test and unite all Okinawan fighting arts during the 1950s-1970s.

Classes & Pricing

General Classes

  • Fridays – 730pm – 9pm (Karate Program)
  • Saturdays – 830am – 10am (Bogu Kumite Training)


It is highly recommended that the student attend both classes each week. The student will gain the most benefit, practical knowledge and application through both: forms (blue print of fighting techniques, theories, and vital point attacks) and sparring training for life protection skills.


Pricing can be done through a per class fee of $25 each visit or sign up for a monthly fee of $120 per month.


Students aged 16 years or older. No children classes are conducted at this time.

5 Session Self-Defense Course

Limit 5 Students (minimum 3) at the Dojo or 10 Students at an Alternate Location.


A comprehensive 5 session course providing the participants with practical techniques and awareness to deal with a violent encounter. First week is dedicated to a one hour interactive presentation on violence. Sessions two through five is a hands on learning experience using proven techniques revolving around the flinch response while increasing stress inducing exercises each session. Final session brings all the techniques and concepts together into scenario based training which adds dialogue and common violent attack pre-indicators.


Cost is $40 per student ($40 covers the entire 5 class block). Total course is about 10 hours of  instruction broken up into five 90 to 120 minute sessions. One class per week for five consecutive weeks.


Students aged 16 years or older. No children classes are conducted at this time.

Private Classes

Private classes are held based on the availability of the instructor. These classes are designed to provide a more personal experience for the student to work on specific elements of martial arts training at the request of the student on a one-on-one basis – Kobudo, Bogu Kumite, Kata, Bag Training, Interpretation of Kata, etc.


Pricing is $50 for an hour of instruction.


Students aged 16 years or older. No children classes are conducted at this time.

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Okinawan Tode Kan

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

otk.karate@gmail.com

Okinawan Tode Kan

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

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