ISSHINRYU

Isshinryu is a style of Okinawan karate founded by Tatsuo Shimabuku and named by him on January 15, 1956. Isshin-Ryū karate is largely a synthesis of Shorin-ryu karate, Goju-ryu karate, and kobudo. The system is summed up in its kata, or formal practice methods, and the specific techniques used to punch (vertical fist) and kick (snapping kicks).

Isshinryu Meaning - Whole Heart Way                                          

Place of Origin - Okinawa

Patch on the Chest - Isshinryu Megami

Master Shimabuku's birthday - September 19,1908

Master Shimabuku's death - May 30,1975

Goju-ryu - Hard and Soft Way

Shorin-ryu -The Shaulin Way

(above left) Master Shimabuku testing A.J. Advinculas stance. (above right) Sensei DiBenedetto with Master Advincula, 1st generation student of Isshinryu founder Master Tatsuo Shimabuku.

Master Shimabuku's Shorin-ryu Instructors,
Chotoku Kyan (left) and Choki Motubu (right).

Master Shimabuku's Goju-ryu Instructor Chojin Myagi (left)
and Kubudo Instructor Taira Shinken (right).

Sensei DiBenedetto with Master Advincula at his Oceanside, California dojo in February 2005.

 

Isshinryu Kata Information

Kata	Style	Meaning	Teaches
Sanchin	Goju-ryu	3 conflicts: mind, body, spirit	Resolve the 3 conflicts
Seisan	Shorin-ryu	thirteen	mobility, maneuverability, firepower
Seiuchin	Goju-ryu	grab, pull, & destroy	low stances to fight a larger opponent, reinforced punches & blocks, deep breathing at full speed
Naihanchi	Shorin-ryu	style of Naha (port city in Okinawa)	close in fighting, avoid sweep, strikes across body, fight from side to side
Wansu	Shorin-ryu	dumping kata	knee lift, introduction to 45, throw, avoidance
Chinto	Shorin-ryu	legend of a Chinese sailor	45 degree fighting, double front jump kick, crane stance, pivots
KuSanKu	Shorin-ryu	night fighting	deception, fighting in the dark
Sunsu	Isshinryu	strong man	Master Shimabuku's personal kata which contains basics from all above kata