Introducing Algier Sensei
(Owner, OKI Karate Studio, Westerly,RI)


Sensei Paul Algier was born and raised in Westerly. He has lived in Westerly,RI his entire life. In 1974, at the age of 21, Sensei was introduced to Shorin-Ryu Karate. Sensei Paul began his martial arts training at the only school in the area owned by Patrick Hayden (RI's father of Karate). He trained at the original downtown school receiving his Black Belt in 1979. Sensei Paul has trained with several famous instructors that earned black belts during this same period; most are still teaching in dojo's today all around the country.
Upon Hayden Sensei's retirement from teaching in 1982, Algier Sensei was given the responsibility of running this famous dojo. He was a Ni-Dan (Second Degree) black belt at the time. After several years of teaching nightly, Algier Sensei, needing to quench his thirst for knowledge, went back to Hayden Sensei for direction. Hayden Sensei introduced Sensei Paul to Sensei Robert Herten from New Jersey. After Sensei Paul was accepted as a student under Sensei Herten, he was promoted 3 more times up to his current rank of Roku Dan (6th Degree Black Belt). Sensei Herten was responsible for introducing Sensei Paul to Master Sensei Iha.  Sensei Paul has been recently accepted as a student and invited into the Shidokan Association under Sensei Paul Snader,  7th Dan, at the National Training Seminar hosted by Master Sensei Iha, held in July 2010 in Lansing, MI, where Sensei Iha resides.
Algier Sensei has been training for over 36 years and has been a certified instructor for over 33 years. In 2002, Sensei Paul opened OKI Karate Studio, offering his services to the public. Please stop in and see him teaching every night during the week. He loves to see and meet new people. Come down and watch Sensei Paul in action doing what he loves most.

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Ekku (Kai) Kata
Shugoro No Ekku (kai)

Kumites
Taiso Renshu
Taiso Renshu No Nunchaku
Yakusoku Bo Dai Ichi
Yakusoku Bo Dai Ni
Bo/Sai Kumite
Bo/Tonfa Kumite

Additional Kobudo Kata
Tokumine No kun
Sakagawa No kun Ninten ryu
Yonegawa No kun
Tenryu No kun
Shushi No Kun Dai Ni
Seiki Sen No Kun
Hamahiga No Tonfa
Dondu No Nunchaku
Matayoshi No Ekku
This page was last updated: 10/21/2010
OKINAWAN KARATE MASTERS
O.K.I. Dojo
Shihan Paul Algier
271 Post Rd. Spindrift Village
Westerly, RI
401 322 8003
paul.algier@yahoo.com
If you would like more information please contact us to schedule an appointment to speak to us, or simply come down for a visit.
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The 'O.K.I' is dedicated to education and practice of traditional Okinawan Karate.    I have been a student of Karate for over 36 years and an instructor for 33.    

OKI is dedicated to the study and practice of traditional  Shorin Ryu.
We boast the largest adult involvement in the area and have incredible kids and young adult programs.   

If you or your family were thinking about studying karate, we invite you to come watch some classes to see if it's something you might enjoy.   But be warned, there are side effects! 

Increased muscle tone, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular Improved physical and mental health
Weight loss
Respect for others
Increased confidence and self-esteem
Increased self-control, discipline and focus on school assignments
Decreased stress and  anxiety
Loads of fun and family time together!

Shihan Paul Algier  (6th degree)



                         









          The Kata of  Shorin Ryu

Kata                                  Originators/Influences
Kihon 1 thru 3                   Chibana
Naihanchi ShodanMatsumura
Pinan Shodan      Itosu
Pinan Nidan Itosu
Pinan Sandan      Itosu
Pinan Yondan      Itosu
Pinan Godan                      Itosu
Passai Sho  Itosu
Naihanchi Nidan   Itosu
Kusanku Sho       Itosu
Naihanchi SandanItosu
Passai Dai                 Matsumura
Kusanku Dai                       Matsumura
Chinto                                Matsumura
Gojushiho                           Matsumura



Additional Shorin-Ryu Kata practiced in the dojo;
Gusukuma Passai
Taesho
Jion
Dai ni Gojushiho
Empi

                                    Kobudo Kata
BO Kata
Shushi No Kun
Sakugawa No Kun
Kubo No Kun
Sakugawa dai ni (Shugoro No Bo)

Nunchaku Kata
Nunchaku dai ichi
Nunchaku dai ni (Tonaki No Nunchaku)

Tonfa Kata
Shugoro No Tonfa

Kama Kata
Nicho Kama Dai Ichi
Shugoro No Kama (Kama Dai Ni)

Sai Kata
Nakaima Sai dai ichi
Nakaima Sai dai ni
Shugoro No Sai (dai san)


"CASABO"
Come again soon and bring others!

O.K.I. Shorin-Ryu Lineage


Kusanku(China) 
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Peichin Takahara(Okinawa-Te)
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Satsunuku "Tode" Sakugawa
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Sokon "Bushi" Matsumura
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Yasutsune "Ankoh" Itosu
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Chosin Chibana (Grandfather of Kobayashi Shorin-Ryu)
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Shuguro Nakazato------Katsuya Miyhira
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                                          I---------------------Seikichi Iha      
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Robert Herten (9th Dan)
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Patrick Hayden----lI                          
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Paul Algier (6th Dan)
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  Dave Boutin, 4th Dan
Dwight Kuhl, 4th Dan
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    Chad Algier,  2nd Dan
     Cassie Algier, 2nd Danl
Haley Ledbetter, 2nd Dan
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  Adam Ledbetter, 1st Dan
Lianne Masucci, 1st Dan
Ian Maxwell, 1st Dan
Zach Bergey, 1st Dan
Kerri Williams, 1st Dan
Duncan Maxwell, 1st Dan


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