Suibukan of Indiana

Suibukan of Indiana Karate dojo in South Bend, Indiana, teaches self defense for adults & kids: Shorin Ryu, Aikido & more Remember: we teach Karate, we don't sell belts!

Yamash*ta Shorin-ryu & Okinawan Shorin-ryu Karate emphasize fast, powerful, and efficient hand to hand combat techniques. Our training goals are confidence, character, and self control. Karate training includes kata (forms), sparring, and self defense. Karate has been practiced for hundreds of years, handed down from father to child, teacher to student. We encourage you to continue this proud line

age of honor, respect and discipline. Potential students are welcome to drop in for 1 or 2 free classes to evaluate our system and decide if it is right for them. Our school also offers classes in: Aikido, which focuses on locks, holds, throws, and the opponent's own movements; Kobudo, the practice of traditional Okinawan weapons; and yoga, focusing on breath control, meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures for health and relaxation.

09/07/2026

FYI: no aikido class, tomorrow the 8th.

CAUTION: your wall will shrink after the first wash. 😁
09/06/2026

CAUTION: your wall will shrink after the first wash. 😁

09/06/2026

I will be at the new location later this morning and into the early afternoon. Anyone wishing to see the new place (2930 McKinley Ave) is welcome to stop by. Please disregard the construction mess. πŸ˜„ KG

09/02/2026

Reminder: no classes this Saturday or Monday in honor of Labor Day.

09/01/2026

Yes, the rumors are true: we are moving! πŸŽ‰

We will be holding classes at the Mishawaka Ave location up to the end of September, participate in a demonstration at Fusion Fest on the 26th, and then take some time off to prepare the new space. Tentatively, we will have an "everyone together" first class and party on Saturday, October 10th with our area's 9th degree, Sensei John Sorg and some of his students from Goshen.

Please keep your eyes on our page and announcements from Kris in classes for more information.

08/29/2026

Today's schedule:
9 aikido
10 kids/youth
11 Black belts
11:30 open floor

Our Fusion Fest demo is fast approaching and we need to know who's willing to be on stage. Please sign up on the sheet i...
08/24/2026

Our Fusion Fest demo is fast approaching and we need to know who's willing to be on stage. Please sign up on the sheet in front of Hanako.

Learning how to walk...
08/10/2026

Learning how to walk...

08/08/2026

Today's schedule:
9 aikido
10 kids
11 black belts-weapons
11:30 open mat

CLEANING TIME, AGAIN! Everything in the pictures is up for grabs, including the pink chair. It will all disappear next w...
07/29/2026

CLEANING TIME, AGAIN!

Everything in the pictures is up for grabs, including the pink chair. It will all disappear next week if not claimed.

If you love the dojo and are so led, you can put a donation in the jar for anything you decide to make yours.

Address

3612 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN
46615

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 6pm - 7pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15742882258

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