LINEAGE CHART

Instructor lineage charts are maps of instructors' heritage within a specific martial art. They show lines of instruction, from various senior masters to current instructors, providing an image of the knowledge passed down through generations. Each instructor on the chart is listed in succession, and to read the chart, follow the lines from the different masters to your own instructor.

On this page, you will also find a diagram illustrating the connections and relationships between various karate styles, including Kenpo Karate. The diagram traces how these styles have evolved and influenced each other throughout history, from their origins in Chinese and Okinawan martial arts to the modern systems practiced today.

Lineage Chart for Kenpo Karate at Sanchin Budokai

The Origins and Relationships of Modern Karate Styles