INTERNATIONAL ISSHIN‑RYU KARATE ASSOCIATION

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Expanding our knowledge: is it disrespectful to Isshin-ryu?

Co-written by Master John Ingram (9th Dan) and Master Cindy Ingram (8th Dan) We hear from some people that expanding knowledge by training other karate and Kobudo styles is disrespectful to Master Shimabuku. Our Sensei, Harold Mitchum was totally ok with it. However,...
  • Resources
    • Isshin-ryu Events
    • New Event Submission
    • Past Events
    • IIKA Constitution and By-laws
    • IIKA Dojo Directory
    • Kobudo Certification
    • Roku-Dan Review
    • Ladies Of Isshin-ryu
    • Articles
    • Newsletter – Stay Up To Date
  • HISTORY OF ISSHIN-RYU
    • Okinawa
    • Where is Okinawa?
    • Beginnings of Okinawan Karate: Shuri-te, Naha-te, and Tomari-te
    • Shorin-Ryu and Goju-Ryu
    • Three Golden Stars of Isshin-ryu Karate: Chotokyu Kyan, Chojun Miyagi, and Choki Motobu
    • Founder of Isshin-ryu Karate
    • The Features of Isshin-ryu
    • Angi Uezu
    • The History of Mizu Gami
  • History of the IIKA
    • Isshin-ryu Karate In The United States
    • IIKA Development
    • Harold Long And The IIKA
    • Harold Long’s Influence
  • IIKA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • J. C. Burris
    • Tommy True
    • Scott Shamblin
    • Kelly Markham
    • Carol Burris
    • Jerry Smith
    • Ron Cain
    • Michael Taylor
    • Pete Simmons
  • Contact Us
    • IIKA Membership
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