Isshinryu - Okinwan Karate combining elements of Shorin-ryu and Goju-ryu founded by Master Tatsuo Shimabuku on january 15, 1956

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


Isshinryu Kicks
1.Front Snap
2.Forward Angle
3.Cross Kick
4.Side Snap
5.Side Ball of Foot
6.Back Kick
7.Squat Kick (Round House)
8.Thrust Kick
9.Knee Strike

Isshinryu Basics
1.Front Leg Straight Punch
2.Front Leg Upper Cut
3.Back Leg Straight Punch
4.Back Leg Upper Cut
5.High Block / Straight Punch
6.Middle Block / Straight Punch
7.Low Block / Straight Punch
8.High Open Hand Block / Upper Cut
9.Middle Open Hand Block / Finger Tip Strike
10.Low Open Hand Block / Knife Hand Strike
11.High Block / 5 Punches
12.Middle Block / 5 Punches
13.Low Block / 5 Punches
14.Backfist / Straight Punch
15.Middle Palm Heel Block / 2 Hook Punches
16.Cat Stance / Elbow Strike


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


Isshinryu Weapons Kata
Tokumeni No Kun (bo)
Urashi (bo)
Shishi No Kun (bo)
Kyan No Sai
Ku San Ku Sai
Chatan Yara No Sai
Homaheiga No Tuifa

Other Kata
Appreciation Forms
Ku San KU Nuchaku (Advincula)
Ku San Ku Kama (Advincula)


 Master Advincula Seminar August 2005 Teen and Adult Group


 Master Advincula Seminar August 2005 Kids Group



 


March 2004 Master Advincula Seminar
at DiBenedetto's Karate.


Karate Terminology
1. Application of Kata----------Bunkai----------------boon-ki
2. Arm Training------------------Kotekitai-------------kon-tick-e-tie
3. Attention------------------------Kiotsuke-------------key-osoo-kay
4. Begin----------------------------Hajime----------------ha-jim-may
5. Belt-------------------------------Obi--------------------oh-bee
6. Honorable Teacher----------Sensei---------------sen-say
7. Stop------------------------------Yami------------------yah-may
8. Training Hall--------------------Dojo------------------dough-joe
9. Sparring-------------------------Kumite---------------koo-me-tay
10. Student-------------------------Karateka------------kah-rah-tay-kah
11. Uniform-------------------------Gi---------------------ghee
12. Yell-------------------------------Kiai-------------------key-ah


Dojo Rules and Etiquette
1. Gi must be clean and neat.
2. No gum or candy on the mat.
3. No jewelry on the mat.
4. Always be respectful in and out of the dojo.
5. Bow when entering or leaving the mat.
6. Fingernails and toenails must be kept short.
7. Never ask your Sensei or instructor to spar or grapple.
8. Never challenge your Sensei or instructor against another instructor or student.
9. No talking or horse play on mat.
10. Act properly in and around dojo.



Sensei Frank DiBenedetto
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Hammond, LA
(985) 340-9023

SenseiFrank@DiBenedettosKarate.com