The Komyo School was founded by Sensei Ric Riley in September of 1990. It is a traditional Martial Arts school teaching the Shorinji-Ryu style of Karate. Sensei Riley is the New England representative for the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai (DNBK) International Division. The Komyo school is a certified member of the DNBK, which traces its origin to Emperor Kanmu, Japan's 50th emperor (781 - 850 A.D.).