There you go being the voice of reason. lol, but you are right.
I think history and lineage is very important and am very proud of mine. When news of the article hit all 5 of the facebook Isshinryu forums I'm...
This morning at 10:45am martial arts Master of over 40 years Joe Lewis, peacefully passed away, with his family by his side. Grand Master Lewis...
So did Dillman create his own style of Karate?
I think it has all been perverted in the US based on Greed, Friendships, and selfishness. I Just received my 2nd Dan in Isshinryu. My 1st Dan was...
I know many Adult "Black Belts" who can't don't and are not willing to do most of the above.
Bill I agree and disagree. I trained in two different styles of "American Karate" (mostly both mutt styles) for 20 years. If I would have done...
Sorry I dont get on here much these days. I think Raymond is the best. just Youtube search Raymond Daniels or Jadi Tention. the easiest way to...
I have competed in NASKA, NBL, DOJO, Ranked tournaments and done pretty good in all of them I am no where close to a Jadi Tenson or anything, but...
And Bill, The Guy you met is the "5th Dan" in the story. he is the same for me. I am just catching grief from the other guy.
I was gonna pontificate about loyalty but instead I will Just ask. Is it wrong to leave or find another Sensei If your not learning anything where...
Mr. Bill, When we were at Grandmaster Mitchum's in June, My Sensei answered that question for me by asking every 1st Generation student in...
Man without writing a book. I just won the largest tournament in Isshinryu Karate. I started in a TKD based style of American Karate. Last night,...
I noticed you "sig" after I posted that. here are a few I think someone already said his name. I know know nothing about Shotokan after Heian Ni...
a lot of you hit on my comment. "if you think katas are useless then for you they are." thanks for the feed back.
I am a member of a mostly Isshinryu Facebook Chat group. A guy that I respect as a Martial Artist asked a question. "what role if any does Kata...
I agree. Also what art? Which Kata/katas (can kata have an s) so on and so forth. I would just say do what you do just don't change the Kata. If...
My Sensei was one of Harrill Sensei's uke many times and would travel with him. He tells many stories of the pain for weeks after. I have never...
I saw two guys there with him but we did not speak to one another.
I met Karl Hovey at his King George Tournament when he was a member of the USIKA. He was my judge and DQed for drawing blood to a guys lip with an...
The guy in the red shirt was Russell Best. Also standing behind Mr. Ewing is Grand Master Phil Little 10th Dan, inheritor of the Harold Long...
07-27-2011 was five years since my Sho-Dan Promotion in Isshinryu and today was a perfect way to end the week. I can't sleep because I am still so...
I don't know the first one but, ?John Bartusevics? ,Russell Best, Tokumura Kensho Sensei (I can't even began to spell his name), Master Harold...
That's because Miyagi Sensei was a beast.
I know that I really late on this response. I was raised in the Harold Long Lineage as I was originally taught this kata the back knee (stepping...
That's cool. I will be there. I will be competing in kata and fighting and I will have a student fighting. I would not spend my money for...
Is anyone going to be attending the Isshinryu Hall of Fame. I am still trying to decide.
sad. I was just thinking that I wish he would make a come back.
I saw The Karate Kid 2 this past Monday night. There is just something Martial about the old movies. The acting and fight scenes may not be as...
That is really cool. I have a Seminar at my school this weekend I can't wait. I met my Sensei at a seminar. I was amazed at his knowledge and...
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