Yama-Matsu Dojo

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We are a school of Shorin Ryu Karate and Rinzai Zen.

Comments from Raj:
                                      "This is a place for those who wish to study realistic martial arts, which is not about how to overcome others but how to defeat one's own limitations."

We are looking for the serious minded only.

Our training is for the serious minded only. We believe in the development of the teacher-student relationship by dedication and hard work. If you are looking for something that is different from what is offered in the commercail martial arts world, you may want to contact us.

Renshi Scott Ashley

Scott Ashley is the director of the Yama-Matsu Dojo. Renshi Ashley has been practicing martial arts since 1979, and is a direct decendant of Mejin Ken Ruiz. Renshi Ashley is a former world kickboxing champion and a senior member of the United States Shorin Ryu Association. He is employed by the largest sheriff's in the United States as the defensive tactics coordinator for the agency.

World Champion "Great Scott Ashley"
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Atlantic City, NJ

Our Philosophy

Martial arts practice is much more than learning self-defense. It is the ultimate vehicle for character development. A practitioner will always be a student as there is always something new to learn about the simplest movements. The study of Zen results in a person who is free from the subjective mind. Mushin (no mind), is developed through this study. Mushin combined with martial arts movements has been referred to as Moving Zen. This principal becomes vital when faced in battle.

Ken Zen Ichinyo
Karate and Zen as One

Bunkai Practice
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Renshi Ashley and Sensei Jason Valentin

ScottAshley@yamamatsudojo.com

Yama-Matsu Dojo
Coral Springs, FL

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