Isshin-Ryū (一心流, Isshin-ryū) is a style of Okinawan karate created by Tatsuo Shimabuku (島袋 龍夫) in approximately 1947/1948 (and named its present name on January 15, 1956). Isshin-Ryū karate is largely a synthesis of Shorin-ryū karate, Gojū-ryū karate, and kobudō. The name means, literally, "one heart method" (as in "wholehearted" or "complete").

2021年3月1日 · Isshin-Ryu changed the name to the Isshin-Ryu World Karate Association in 1974. Under the guidance of Master Kichiro Shimabuku the IWKA has continued to spread Isshin-Ryu throughout the world. Currently there are almost 50,000 members worldwide. Shimabuku Sensei welcomes all students of Isshin-Ryu to join this worldwide association.

2021年11月23日 · There are a total of 7 belts in Isshin-ryu Karate. Like all forms of Karate, the starting belt is white belt, then yellow, green, brown and black. The first rank to achieve as an Isshin-ryu black belt is first dan and goes up to ninth. Technically, you can achieve the tenth dan too, so long as you’re a founder.

2020年12月30日 · Isshinryu karate is an effective style for self-defense and also when compared to other karate styles, thanks to its combination of the best aspects of different styles like Goju-Ryu and Shorin-Ryu. However, we want to dive into the reasons for this more, since although karate styles aren’t all that different, there can be quite large ...

After 32 years of training and teaching Shorin-ryu and Gojo-ryu Master Shimabuku developed his own system; Isshinryu, which was quickly accepted as a master style by the Okinawan masters and was officially recognized on January 15, 1954. He opened the first Isshinryu dojo in Chun Village and the second in Agena in 1956.

Isshin-ryu, with roots going back 500 years, is a postwar development, modernized to meet the needs of today’s world. It was founded in the 50’s and has been taught ever since to American Marines stationed in Okinawa. Shimabuku’s reputation throughout Okinawa had reached its peak when WorldWar II struck the island.

In Isshin-Ryu it is believed that the vertical punch is faster than the cork-screw punch: three vertical hand punches can be generated in the time of two cork-screw punches. Isshin-Ryu arm blocks are performed today with the muscle at the intended contact point as opposed to other styles that block with the bone.

Welcome to the website of the International Isshin‑ryu Karate Association. It is our goal to be a comprehensive resource for all practitioners of Isshin‑ryu. Here, you will find insight into the IIKA and its operation along with information pertaining to the world of Isshin‑ryu: history, notable practitioners, significant influences ...

Isshin-ryū (一心流) is a traditional school of the Japanese martial art of kusarigamajutsu, the art of using the chain and scythe (kusarigama). [1] .

Sensei A.J. Advincula is considered one of the foremost authority on Isshinryu Karate. This site is an educational resource in which you will find articles written by A.J. Advincula on the history of Isshinryu, its origins, applications and theory. His career in the art of …