ABOUT US
Since it first opened to the public in 1995, SATORI RYU KENPO KARATE JU JITSU has had a reputation for
the highest standard of excellence. The directors of the organization, Shihan Eric Kearns and Shihan John Rietz,
are well recognized for their contributions to and expertise in the Martial Arts. All of our instructors at Satori
Ryu take an active interest in each and every student and feel that 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 Ju Jitsu is a dynamic art comprised of Kenpo, Shotokan and various forms of Ju Jitsu. Satori Ryu seeks
to maintain the integrity of Grand Master Mark Sheeley's Kensho Ryu and Professor Nick Cerio's Kenpo
Karate, 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 student are taught to go beyond the surface level of instruction
and strive for a deeper understanding of the Martial Arts. Students learn 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.
the highest standard of excellence. The directors of the organization, Shihan Eric Kearns and Shihan John Rietz,
are well recognized for their contributions to and expertise in the Martial Arts. All of our instructors at Satori
Ryu take an active interest in each and every student and feel that 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 Ju Jitsu is a dynamic art comprised of Kenpo, Shotokan and various forms of Ju Jitsu. Satori Ryu seeks
to maintain the integrity of Grand Master Mark Sheeley's Kensho Ryu and Professor Nick Cerio's Kenpo
Karate, 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 student are taught to go beyond the surface level of instruction
and strive for a deeper understanding of the Martial Arts. Students learn 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.
SATORI RYU LINEAGE
Satori Ryu seeks to maintain the integrity of Grand Master Mark Sheeley's Kensho Ryu and Professor Nick
Cerio's Kenpo Karate, and to pass the teachings of these great masters on to new generations of martial arts
students.We have chosen the name SATORI is for it’s close 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 the link to our past as we move forward into our future.
Satori Ryu is very proud of it's lineage. This is a small sample of our history and some of the great masters and
their systems from which we have decended.
Cerio's Kenpo Karate, and to pass the teachings of these great masters on to new generations of martial arts
students.We have chosen the name SATORI is for it’s close 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 the link to our past as we move forward into our future.
Satori Ryu is very proud of it's lineage. This is a small sample of our history and some of the great masters and
their systems from which we have decended.
- Shihan Eric Kearns and Shihan John Rietz Satori Ryu
- Grand Master Mark Sheeley Kensho Ryu
- Professor Nick Cerio Nick Cerios Kenpo
- Grand Master George Pesare Kaito Gakko
- Adriano Emperado Kajukenbo
- Professor William Chow Kara Ho Kenpo
- Professor James Mitose Kosho Ryu Kempo
SATORI RYU FOUNDERS
Shihan's Eric Kearns & John Rietz are Professional Martial Artist and 5th degree Black belts who have a
combined 40 years experience in, have been teaching Martial Arts for the past 17 years, they have owned and
operated one of the largest schools in MA since 1995. Both have received instruction from Martial Arts Masters
such as Professor Nick Cerio 10th Degree Black Belt and founder of Nick Cerio's Kenpo, Grand Master Mark
Sheeley 9th degree Black Belt, Founder of Kensho Ryu Kenpo International and first Kenpo stylist to be ranked
#1 in the U.S., Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi, 9th degree Black Belt, founder Funakoshi Shotokan Karate
Association. Bill Super Foot Wallace World Kick Boxing Champion. Bruce Corrigan, Self defense expert, Sifu
Lew Hick's Founder of S.A.F.T.A. , Hanshi Bruce Juchnik, 21st Grand Masterof Kosho Ryu. Shihan Jason De
Lucia professional fighter veteran of the UFC and former Lion's Den Trainer. They both have experience in
Martial Arts competition and won titles in Fighting, Kata, Weapons and Self Defense. Shihan Kearns and Rietz
are also co founders of HYBRID FIGHTING ASSOCIATION which has over 15 schools in the New England
Area and is the "Ultimate Tournament Fighting Experience." And are dedicated to passing on the knowledge,
history and tradition of Martial Arts to the next generation.
combined 40 years experience in, have been teaching Martial Arts for the past 17 years, they have owned and
operated one of the largest schools in MA since 1995. Both have received instruction from Martial Arts Masters
such as Professor Nick Cerio 10th Degree Black Belt and founder of Nick Cerio's Kenpo, Grand Master Mark
Sheeley 9th degree Black Belt, Founder of Kensho Ryu Kenpo International and first Kenpo stylist to be ranked
#1 in the U.S., Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi, 9th degree Black Belt, founder Funakoshi Shotokan Karate
Association. Bill Super Foot Wallace World Kick Boxing Champion. Bruce Corrigan, Self defense expert, Sifu
Lew Hick's Founder of S.A.F.T.A. , Hanshi Bruce Juchnik, 21st Grand Masterof Kosho Ryu. Shihan Jason De
Lucia professional fighter veteran of the UFC and former Lion's Den Trainer. They both have experience in
Martial Arts competition and won titles in Fighting, Kata, Weapons and Self Defense. Shihan Kearns and Rietz
are also co founders of HYBRID FIGHTING ASSOCIATION which has over 15 schools in the New England
Area and is the "Ultimate Tournament Fighting Experience." And are dedicated to passing on the knowledge,
history and tradition of Martial Arts to the next generation.
TESTIMONIALS
“I have trained with Eric and his group of martial arts instructors. The training they provided was top notch,
realistic, and real world applicable whehter competition style fighting or real world combatives. Their training
methodology and open and direct approach makes training with this organizations pool of instructors a valuable
resource. I have used their services in training members of the Walpole Police Department in defensive tactics
techniques and I would recommend Kensho Ryu Karate services to anyone. Respectfully, Lt. Fred Leland”
February 9, 2009
Fred Leland, Lieutenant, Walpole Police Department
worked directly with Eric at Kensho Ryu Karate
realistic, and real world applicable whehter competition style fighting or real world combatives. Their training
methodology and open and direct approach makes training with this organizations pool of instructors a valuable
resource. I have used their services in training members of the Walpole Police Department in defensive tactics
techniques and I would recommend Kensho Ryu Karate services to anyone. Respectfully, Lt. Fred Leland”
February 9, 2009
Fred Leland, Lieutenant, Walpole Police Department
worked directly with Eric at Kensho Ryu Karate
Fred Leland, Lieutenant, Walpole Police Department
“Eric and his partner, John, operate a very highly regarded karate studio in Walpole. They are skilled masters of
their art who understand how to work with children to help them reach their fullest potential. They maintain the
perfect balance between the serious nature of the training with fun, age-appropriate exercises. Eric and John
continue to serve as positive role models for our daughter who has achieved great results under t heir
instruction. I highly recommend their services.” January 27, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Jennifer Gulbrand
their art who understand how to work with children to help them reach their fullest potential. They maintain the
perfect balance between the serious nature of the training with fun, age-appropriate exercises. Eric and John
continue to serve as positive role models for our daughter who has achieved great results under t heir
instruction. I highly recommend their services.” January 27, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Jennifer Gulbrand
Jennifer Gulbrand Mother, Co-founder & Owner, Informa Training Partners
"My son has been taking lessons for 3 years now I have seen great improvements with his confidence,
attention, and school work."
Janeen Duquette RN
attention, and school work."
Janeen Duquette RN
Janeen Duquette Mother, Registered Nurse
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| Satori Ryu Is... "The Path To Understanding." |
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| Located At * 85 West Street* Walpole, MA 02081 / Phone: 508-660-3997 And Now at 480 Neponset Street * Canton, MA 02021 / Phone 781-713-4680 |