BY Master Dan Harrison The Middle Block has gone through a few refinements from when I first learned the Basic Techniques. It started as a defensive block. Through practice it became a defensive block with a counter strike. Now it can be used as a defensive strike....
BY STEPHANIE HUSKEY, PH.D., 6TH DAN I began training in Isshin-ryu when I was ten and learned some powerful mindset lessons over the years. By the time I was a 4th Dan, I had enrolled in a master’s program in sports psychology*. In every class, I was fascinated...
By Kyoshi Rob Pushard Introduction Humble Greetings to the martial arts community from the beautiful state of Maine. My name is Rob Pushard, I’m an 8th Dan in Isshinryu Karate, with 49 years of experience in this extraordinary discipline. Today, I wish to share some...
By Grand Master Willie Adams First, most Martial Arts instructors train all their students the same. This is a big mistake. One size does not fit all. Kids must be trained differently than teenagers. Teenagers must be trained differently than adults. Adults must be...
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,...