Welcome to the Handwerker-Ryu website.

The style of martial art we study primarily focuses on self-defense rather than on sport and competition. Our art is based on Ryukyu Kempo Karate-Jitsu and includes the elements of Kyusho-Jitsu (pressure point fighting), Tuite' as well as other elements of Modern Arnis, Small Circle Jujitsu™, Krav Maga and Tai Chi making our techniques effective in rendering an opponent helpless or unconscious in self-defense situations.