Isshinryu

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Isshin-ryu (一心流), is a style of Okinawan Karate founded by Tatsuo Shimabuku in 1956.

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The Name

Isshinryu is Japanese for "One Heart Way" or "One Mind Way".

History

The history of Karate is covered in its MiWiki article here

Origins

Isshinryu was officially founded in Okinawa in 1956 by Tatsuo Shimabuku.

Okinawa

USA

Defining Characteristics

Isshinryu as a style differentiates itself from other styles of karate and martial arts through unique Kata, Punching Techniques, Basic Excerices and Kicks. Follow the links in the following subsections to find out more about each.

Kata

Vertical Fist

Basics

Kicks