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 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

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.