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This site is dedicated to the studies, thoughts, and ideals of Master Shimabuku's One Heart Way.

It is said that if you know others and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know others but know yourself, you win one and lose one; if you do not know others and do not know yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle.
-- Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Visit Red Stick Isshinryu posted by scotch on 20 Dec 2009

Hi folks, for any karateka in the Baton Rouge area, please visit http://www.redstickisshinryu.com/ and contact Sensei Brad Taylor.

Isshinryu-Aikido Friendship Reunion posted by scotch on 06 Aug 2009

Where: Twin Lakes, Florence, MS Event Type: Family Reunion Description: Camp dates are 23/24/25 Oct 2009 at Twin Lakes in Florence, Ms. They require a $20.00 guarantee person (this is non-refundable and non-transferable) Sensei Mark Riddle will need this deposit NLT Monday 24 Aug 2009. Make your check out to me Mark Riddle and mail it to his home address. To get Sensei Mark's home address, please contact me using the contact link on this page. For info on Twin Lakes go to http://www.twin-lakes.org Cost: 2 Nights and 5 Meals $96.00 1 Night and 3 Meals $56.00 Training: Fee $14.00 More Info to follow when I get the Twin Lake application pkg.

Urashi no Kun performed by Master Shimabuku posted by scotch on 29 Jul 2009

Urashi no kun

Isshinryu Products for sale posted by scotch on 24 Jul 2009

Come view our selections of Isshinryu products. We have products geared towards all Isshinryu karateka, as well as, products geared for our local Mississippi Isshinryu karateka. All Isshinryu Karateka Shop Mississippi Isshinryu Karateka Shop We have Shirts for Women, Men, toddlers. Coffee cups, totes, hats,  and more. All payments securely processed.

Seiunchin kata performed by Master Shimabuku posted by scotch on 21 Jul 2009

Seiunchin kata

Seisan Kata performed by Master Shimabuku posted by scotch on 21 Jul 2009

Seisan Kata

Sanchin Kata performed by Master Shimabuku posted by scotch on 16 Jul 2009

Sanchin Kata

Wansu Kata performed by Master Shimabuku posted by scotch on 16 Jul 2009

Wansu kata

Seuinchin Kata posted by scotch on 06 May 2009

This kata seems to have been brought to Okinawa by Higaonna Kanryo, who is said to have learned it under the master Ruru Ko, or perhaps under Wai Xinxian, who is said to have taught at the old Kojo dojo at Fuzhou City in Fujian Province. Recent research has indicated that Ruru Ko was actually Xie Zhongxiang, founder of Whooping Crane boxing, but this kata is not included within that style, thus hinting that Higaonna had either learned it elsewhere, or else developed it himself. However, here we run into a problem, as Nakaima Norisato (founder of Ryueiryu) is also said to have learned this kata under Ruru Ko. Another theory is that Miyagi may have been responsible for creating this form or introducing it from other sources. [more...]

Megami no Isshinryu posted by scotch on 27 Apr 2009

3 Stars - The stars are in the position of one (-) in Kanji and mean one or ichi and is the "is" in Isshin-ryu. They represent heart, as shown in the heart of Scorpio, or "shin". They also represent Shimabuku's teachers: Ganiku Shinko (uncle) Chotoku Kyan - Shorinryu, Chojun Miyagi - Gojuryu Choki Motobu - Shorinryu Shinken Taira - Kobudo They also represent the following triads: Mind/Body/Spirit Strength/Speed/Technique Serenity/Tranquility/Humility [more info...]

Isshinryu Kihon (Basic Techniques) posted by scotch on 21 Apr 2009

Basic Warm-Up Exercises 1) Toe Touch Stretch 2) Standing Leg Stretch 3) Squatting Leg Stretch 4) Front Kick 5) Kick 45 Degree Angle To Knee 6) Cross Over Stomp Kick ..... Upper Body Te no bu  “Hand part” 1) RFF - RH lunge punch to solar plexus 2) RFF - RH lunge uppercut to bridge of nose or chin 3) LFF - RH reverse punch to solar plexus 4) LFF - RH reverse uppercut to bridge of nose or chin 5) RFB -LH upper block - RH reverse punch to solar plexus 6) RFB- LH middle block - RH reverse punch to solar plexus [more...]

New Kids Products added at MSISSHINRYU store posted by scotch on 07 Apr 2009

Due to recent inquiries regarding kids wear, I have added a Kids light t-shirt with a Dragon Yin Yang as well as an infant onesie with a Yin Yang on it. They are now available for purchase at MSISSHINRYU Online Store.

Spring Camp Coming up soon posted by scotch on 07 Apr 2009

Just posting a reminder that Spring Camp 2009 is set for May 1,2, & 3 2009! To view Camp info, print out camp regulations and release forms, and as well, view photos from the past camps, check out the Camp pages.