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Isshin-Ryu Karate

 

Isshin-Ryu (一心流 Isshin-ryū) is a style of Okinawan karate founded by Tatsuo Shimabuku and named by him on 15 January 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 of 1989 there are 336 branches of Isshin-ryū throughout the world, most of which are concentrated in the United States. After the death of Shimabuku in 1975, many variations of Isshin-ryū were formed.

 

Isshin-Ryu Code
 

Kata          Stances

STUDENT CREED

1. I will develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.

2. I will develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

3. I will use what I learn in class constructively and defensively: to help myself and my fellow man and never to be abusive or offensive.

 

Chart One - Upper Body

1.    R.F.F. R.H. Straight Punch
2. R.F.F R.H. Uppercut
3. L.F.F. L.H. Straight Punch
4. L.F.F. L.H. Uppercut
5. R.F.B. L.H. Leg Block - Right Punch
6. R.F.B L.H. Side Block - Right Punch
7. R.F.B. L.H. Open Side Block - Right Gouge
8. R.F.B. L.H. Open Arc Sweep - Right Uppercut
9. R.F.B. L.H. Headblock - Right Punch
10. R.F.B. L.H. Bridge of Nose - Right Punch
11. L.F.F. L.H. Leg Block - 5 Punches
12. L.F.F. L.H. Side Block - 5 Punches
13. L.F.F. L.H.
R.H.
Chop (shuto) to Midsection
Chop (shuto) to Base of Neck
14. L.F.F. R.H. Strike to Base of Ribs
15. L.F.B.   T-Position Right Elbow Strike

 


Chart Two - Lower Body

1.    Bend Over Touch Floor
2. Bend Back - Exhale 5 Times
3. LH Grab Right Heel 
RH Push Knee Down
4. Leg Stretches
5. Straight Kick
6. Cross Kick
7. Forward on Angle Kick
8. side Kick - Heel and Edge of Foot
9. Side Kick - Ball of Foot
10. Squat to Side and Kick Forward
11. Heel Push Kick
12. Knee Kick
13. Push_Ups on Knuckles
14. Side Twist - Right and Left
15. Breathing - Up Inhale - Down Exhale (10 Times)