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Australian Sensei Ron Alexander (Circa 1980)

Matsubayahi-Ryu was established in Australia in 1971 by Phil Alexander through his association with Frank Baehr (Matsubayashi-Ryu), Quai Wong (Southern Mantus), Dean Rayner(Tong Soo), Pete Williams (Matsubayashi-Ryu and Southern Mantus). The tradition and Australian school expanded through Ron Alexander's efforts under the guidance of the Founder Shoshin Nagamine. This tradition continues through Sensei Andrew Scarborough. Matsubayashi-Ryu is a complete system that provides a comprehensive method of self defence and self development. Its longevity in an environment that has seen many other martial arts schools appear and disappear stands as a legacy to the Matsubayashi-Ryu system’s effectiveness. Matsubayashi-Ryu utilises an approach to training with cornerstones based in traditional kata, self defence and self development. Its unique approach bridges the gaps normally experienced by students wishing to study the way (Do) of the martial arts. Andrew Scarborough is a leading instructor for Matsubayashi-ryu in Australia. He began training in the martial arts in 1984 including taekwondo, karate, tai-chi and aikido. He has over 25 years experience of the Matsubayashi Ryu Karate-Do system. He has personally trained with the founder Shoshin Nagamine in Okinawa and many other leading Okinawan Matsubayashi karate-ka. In Australia, he trained closely with Ron Alexander as part of his association with Matsubayashi-Ryu.