JKR of Maryland is an official, registered branch ofJapan Karate Do Ryobu-Kai (JKR). The style of karate practiced in JKR is called "SHINDO JINEN RYU."

The head instructor of JKR Maryland is Sensei Howard High, 7th Degree Black Belt. Sensei High began his training as a member of Japan Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai in 1972.