Private Lessons with Hanshi

Meet Hanshi Vellucci

Hanshi Vellucci offers 45 years of expertise in Matsumura Shorin Ryu and Hakutsuru White Crane. As President of the Kobukan Karate Federation, he brings unparalleled experience from training in Okinawa and the Far East.

He provides private lessons online and in person, focusing on practical self-defense applications and street-legal techniques. Hanshi, an 8th-degree Black Belt, has taught over 10,000 students and authored eleven books on martial arts and philosophy.

Achieve your martial arts goals with personalized instruction from a seasoned expert.

  • In Person Training

    In-person training at the Hombo Dojo in Van Buren Arkansas.

  • Online Private Lessons

    Lessons are designed to meet your schedule and individual training needs an are usually 30 minutes to an hour in length

  • Self Defense Seminars

    Specialized self-defense seminars and custom seminars are available

Meet Hanshi as he visits the following cities and countries:

  • June 15-21: Frankfort, Germany

  • July 11: Battlefield, MO

  • July 12-13: Mt. Vernon, IL

  • August 2-4: Williamsburg, VA

  • August 23, 24, 25: Van Buren, AR (HQ Dojo mini camp)

  • October 4 - 5: Marion, IL

  • October 19: Dallas, TX

  • November 8 - 9: Las Vegas, NV

Hombu Dojo Announcement:

In September we will be offering Yoga, Self Defense, and Karate Private Lessons all month!

About Kobukan Karate Federation

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