Sensei
Herman
White
Building unshakable character through authentic Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate, boxing, and disciplined practice.
Tradition, fitness, and moral character.
Authentic Tradition
Traditional Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu kata, bunkai (application), and conditioned line drills passed down through a verified Okinawan lineage.
Boxing & Fitness
USA Boxing fundamentals focusing on footwork, head movement, mitt work, and functional conditioning for every fitness level.
Moral Character
Classic principles, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Serenity Prayer woven into training to forge discipline, focus, and integrity.
“We don't just train warriors for the mat; we forge men and women of character, humility, and faith for life.”
Sensei Herman
T. White Sr.
7th Degree Kyoshi · Founder & Head Instructor, Okinawa Budo
“The belt is a marker, not a destination. What matters is the hundred thousand steps that got you there — and the hundred thousand still to come.”
Herman T. White Sr. is a 7th Degree Kyoshi in Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu Karatedo with over 50 years of dedicated martial arts and athletics experience. His martial journey is rooted in traditional Okinawan lineage, studying under late first instructor Kyoshi Arnold Mitchell, current instructor Kyoshi Ongatu-Ibrahima Kasama, and grandmaster Hanshi Frank Hargrove. He also holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate through the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) and is a USA Boxing Green Level certified coach.
Throughout his career, Kyoshi White has dedicated himself to teaching traditional martial mechanics—emphasizing rooted stances, explosive hip dynamics (koshi), and close-quarters application (bunkai). Beyond physical technique, his Okinawa Budo curriculum integrates character development, scripture-based moral principles, and spiritual discipline, guiding students to cultivate humility, self-control, and unwavering perseverance (fudoshin) both on and off the mat.
Moments from the dojo.
Classes, corrections, and competition — a look at the practice across the years.
One-on-one instruction
Technique in motion — balance, control, and disciplined form.
Tournament day
Celebrating effort, achievement, and the next generation.
Ready to spar
A quiet moment with students before competition.
Strength in technique
A high side kick shaped by focus, balance, and years of practice.
Senior leadership
Training and fellowship with fellow instructors in the dojo.
Proud coaching moment
Standing beside a young competitor after a strong tournament showing.
Training in motion.
Watch authentic instruction and practice from Okinawa Budo.