Since it first opened its doors to the public in 1995, Satori Ryu Kenpo, Karate Ju Jitsu has had a reputation for the highest standards of excellence. The director of the organization Shihan Eric Kearns is well recognized for his contributions to and expertise in the martial arts. The instructors at Satori Ryu take an active interest in each and every student and feel there is much more to learn from the Martial Arts than just punching and kicking. The name Satori Ryu which is Japanese, translates to "The School Of Understanding". Satori Ryu Kenpo Karate Jujitsu is the dynamic are comprised of Kenpo, Shotokan and various forms of Ju Jitsu. Satori Ryu seeks to maintain the Integrity of Professor Nick Cerio, Nick Cerio's Kenpo Karate, and Grand Master Mark Sheeley's Kensho Ryu, and to pass the teachings of these Great Masters on to new generations of martial arts students. as the name of the school implies, Satori Ryu students are taught to go beyond the surface level instruction and striper deeper understanding of the martial arts. students have to take the lessons taught in the dojo and apply them to every aspect of their lives. Satori Ryu is constantly bringing new concepts, training methods and theories into our programs in an effort to expand our knowledge base and enhance the quality of our organization.
As stated before Satori Ryu seeks to maintain the Integrity of Grandmaster Sheeley's Kensho Ryu and Professor Nick Cerio's Kenpo Karate and pass the teachings of these Great Masters onto new generations of Martial Arts students. we have chosen the name Satori for itsclose link to the word KENSHO as used in Zen. In fact semantically, Kensho and Satori have virtually the same meaning and are often used interchangeably. By choosing the name Satori Ryu we will always keep our link to the past as we move forward into our future. Satori Ryu is very proud of its lineage. This is a small sample of our history and some of the Great Masters and their systems from which we have descended.
Shihan Eric Kearns - Satori Ryu
Grand Master Mark Sheeley—Kensho Ryu
Professor Nick Cerio– Nick Cerio’s Kenpo
Grand Master George Pesare– Kaito Gakko
Sijo Adriano Emperado– Kajukenbo
Professor William Chow– Kara Ho Kenpo
Professor James Mitose– Kosho Ryu Kempo
