About
JIN SEI RYU KARATE-DO
A dojo built on discipline, reflection, and kindness.
At Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do, we believe that training is not simply about learning techniques. It is about developing the body, mind, and spirit with clarity and purpose. Our dojo offers a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where students of all ages can grow at their own pace, supported by experienced instructors who teach with care, patience, and genuine understanding.
Grounded in over five decades of senior teaching and leadership, Jin Sei Ryu blends traditional karate-do with modern teaching methods. Our approach emphasises mindful practice, steady progress, and the development of character through everyday training.
Whether you are four years old or over seventy, Jin Sei Ryu provides a lifelong path for learning, growth, and personal transformation.
WHAT JIN SEI RYU MEANS
The kanji and logo patches that we wear on our uniforms reflect the key foundations of the Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do philosophy. Wearing these patches reminds us to always train in the spirit of the style and in pursuit of what we are working to achieve in our lives.
Our Kanji ™
Our name expresses the heart of our philosophy:
湛
Jin
Profound
A reminder to pursue depth of training and seriousness of purpose in a world full of distraction.
省
Sei
Reflections for Growth
The discipline of looking within, learning from experience, and improving ourselves with honesty and intent.
流
Ryu
School or Style
A community where knowledge, kindness, and positive energy flow between teachers and students, and among one another.
Together, Jin Sei Ryu means:
“Profound Reflections for Growth Style of Karate-Do
OUR Philosophy
Karate-do is more than physical training. It is a path toward developing self-awareness, strengthening character, and acting with clarity and kindness in everyday life.
Through consistent practice:
- Children learn focus, confidence, and emotional balance.
- Teens build resilience and inner stability.
- Adults develop strength, discipline, and a calmer approach to challenges.
- Seniors maintain vitality, mobility, and a sense of community.
As students progress, they discover that karate-do supports them not onlyin the dojo but in their relationships, work, and personal lives. This is the essence of Jin Sei Ryu — to train seriously, reflect deeply, and practise kindness with sincerity and purpose.
About kancho INO
Kancho Ino Maquirang
Founder & Chief Instructor
Kancho Ino has trained in karate-do for over five decades and is widely recognised as one of Australia’s senior traditional martial arts teachers. His journey began in childhood, continued through advanced training under Grandmaster Tadashi Nakamura, and evolved into developing Jin SeiRyu Karate-Do – a system grounded in budo values and dedicated to helping students grow through disciplined, reflective practice.
His vision is simple: to create a dojo where people can learn karate at their own pace, with honesty, humility, and genuine care for others.
THE JIN SEI RYU WAY
Our teaching approach is built on three pillars:
01
Serious Training
Clear structure, disciplined practice, and technical precision.
02
Reflective Development
Encouraging self-awareness, resilience, and personal insight.
03
Kindness & Community
Training in a respectful, ego-free environment where people support one another.
These principles guide how we teach, how we train, and how we apply karate-do in our everyday lives.
BENEFITS OF TRAINING
01
Physical Fitness
Strength, mobility, coordination, stamina
02
Self Awareness
Understanding your mind, body, and emotions.
03
Personal Growth
Learning to meet challenges with calmness and confidence.
04
Self-
Defence
Developing the ability to protect yourself responsibly.
OUR Vision
We grow, lead and serve others through our karate training!
吾々は、空手の稽古を通じて成長し、繋がり、人の役に立っていきます。
Ware ware wa, karate no keiko o tsūjite seichō shi, tsunagari, hito no yakuni tatte ikimasu.
OUR COMMITMENT
We honour the traditions of karate-do while embracing the needs of modern students.
We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
We support each student with kindness, honesty, and patience.
We strive to reflect deeply, train sincerely, and contribute positively to ourcommunities.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Experience a dojo built on discipline, reflection, and kindness.