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# IIKA - International Isshin-ryu Karate Association

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- [IIKA Development](https://www.iika.org/04/iika-development/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row module_class=”custom_row cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”second_on_mobile” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.iika.org/wp-content/uploads/Early-Meeting.png” title_text=”Early-Meeting” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”15px” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”](Left to Right)Harry Acklin, Harold Long, Ed Johnson, Harold Mitchum Original IIKA organizational meeting in Knoxville,
- [Sport Psychology Lessons in Isshin-Ryu](https://www.iika.org/06/sport-psychology-lessons-in-isshin-ryu/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_text_color=”#B53E3A” header_3_font_size=”25px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]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
- [Instructor Information: Key Points To Look For In Evaluating Kata](https://www.iika.org/04/instructor-information-key-points-to-look-for-in-evaluating-kata/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]By Master William Scott Shamblin The purpose of this article is to give instructors and students alike, some simple, concise, easy to understand, and straight forward references in evaluating Isshin‑ryu kata. It must be noted that good
- [Competition Kata or Dojo Kata, What’s the difference?](https://www.iika.org/04/competition-kata-or-dojo-kata-whats-the-difference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]By Master Mike Branch There seems to be some debate these days about what people are calling “competition kata” (or tournament kata) versus what, really, I don’t know. I can only assume they mean: “dojo kata” or
- [Kata as We Age](https://www.iika.org/04/kata-as-we-age/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]By Master Mike Branch The older I get, the ease of mobility I once enjoyed seems harder to come by. Don’t laugh, because it’s probably true for you as well. If not, you just aren’t old enough
- [The Quest of Ten Thousand](https://www.iika.org/04/the-quest-of-ten-thousand/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]By Master Mike Branch I read a little story one day, whether referring to horsemanship or Karate, I do not recall. Where and how I heard it, however, is irrelevant because I have found the philosophy of
- [Learning, Loyalty and Laughter In the Martial Arts](https://www.iika.org/06/learning-loyalty-and-laughter-in-the-martial-arts/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]By Master Dan Holloway About the Author Master Holloway was born in Japan in 1952. His father was an American serviceman and his mother was a native of the country. He
- [Watch Out for a Lady](https://www.iika.org/06/watch-out-for-a-lady/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]By Master Carol Burris It all started in the 90’s at our dojo in small town Athens, TN. I had trained for over twenty years and realized that most women were
- [Expanding our knowledge: is it disrespectful to Isshin-ryu?](https://www.iika.org/06/expanding-our-knowledge-is-it-disrespectful-to-isshin-ryu/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]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
- [How to Be a Good Student, Sensei, and Master of the Art of Isshin-ryu Karate](https://www.iika.org/06/how-to-be-a-good-student-sensei-and-master-of-the-art-of-isshin-ryu-karate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″] 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
- [Rob Pushard on Isshinryu Karate: A Lifetime of Dedication](https://www.iika.org/06/rob-pushard-on-isshinryu-karate-a-lifetime-of-dedication/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_text_color=”#B53E3A” header_3_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}”]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
- [The History of Mizu Gami](https://www.iika.org/04/the-history-of-mizu-gami/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” module_class=”cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1000px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]One afternoon Master Shimabuku was teaching in the courtyard of his home in Agena. There was a tank in
- [Harold Long And The IIKA](https://www.iika.org/04/harold-long-and-the-iika/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row module_class=”custom_row cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”second_on_mobile” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.iika.org/wp-content/uploads/Original-Board-Nashville-1.jpg” title_text=”Original-Board-Nashville-1″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”15px” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″](Left to Right)Front: Butch Chilton, Maurice Msarsa, Tommy True, Allan Wheeler, Phil McElroyBack: Harold
- [Angi Uezu](https://www.iika.org/04/angi-uezu/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ module_class=”custom_row cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ module_class=”second_on_mobile” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Angi Uezu was born January 3, 1935, in Chiyaranka City on the island of Saipan. His father
- [Isshin-ryu Karate In The United States](https://www.iika.org/04/isshin-ryu-karate-in-the-united-states/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row module_class=”custom_row cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”second_on_mobile” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.iika.org/wp-content/uploads/Harold-in-Oknawa.jpg” title_text=”Harold-in-Oknawa” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1000px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”25px||25px||true|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]After the war was over, sometime in
- [The Features of Isshin-ryu](https://www.iika.org/04/the-features-of-isshin-ryu/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” module_class=”cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1000px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]As we know, before creating Isshin‑ryu, Master Shimabuku was extensively trained in Shorin‑ryu, Goju‑ryu and Kubodo (weapons.) Naturally, having mastered these
- [Founder of Isshin-ryu Karate](https://www.iika.org/04/founder-of-isshin-ryu-karate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_class=”cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|50px|30px|50px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.iika.org/wp-content/uploads/Tatsuo-Shimabuku.png” title_text=”Tatsuo-Shimabuku” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_class=”cstmPostFullWidth custom_row” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|50px||50px|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100%” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”25px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″
- [Three Golden Stars of Isshin-ryu Karate: Chotokyu Kyan, Chojun Miyagi, and Choki Motobu](https://www.iika.org/04/three-golden-stars-of-isshinryu-karate-chotokyu-kyan-chojun-miyagi-and-choki-motobu/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row module_class=”custom_row cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”second_on_mobile” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http://www.iika.org/wp-content/uploads/3-Stars.png” title_text=”3-Stars” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1000px” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|50px||50px|false|true” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]On the Isshin‑ryu patch are three golden stars rising above a dragon in
- [Where is Okinawa?](https://www.iika.org/04/where-is-okinawa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||-3px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|50px|100px|50px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”cstmPostFullWidth custom_row” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto||auto|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”second_on_mobile” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”25px||25px||true|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Okinawa, the birthplace of Isshin‑ryu Karate, is the largest island in a chain known as the
- [Okinawa](https://www.iika.org/04/okinawa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”custom_row” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”second_on_mobile” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”25px||25px||true|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]As you read and study about Okinawan history, you will no doubt find various accounts
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- [Shorin-Ryu and Goju-Ryu](https://www.iika.org/04/shorin-ryu-and-goju-ryu/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||-3px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-1px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”second_on_mobile ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1000px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”25px||25px||true|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|50px||50px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Often referred to as the “parents” of Isshin‑ryu, Shorin‑Ryu and Goju‑ryu are
- [Beginnings of Okinawan Karate: Shuri-te, Naha-te, and Tomari-te](https://www.iika.org/04/beginnings-of-okinawan-karate-shuri-te-naha-te-and-tomari-te/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||100px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” module_class=”cstmPostFullWidth” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1000px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”|50px||50px|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]The story of karate begins on Okinawa, the largest of the Ryukyu Islands. “Okinawa is approximately 6 miles wide and

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- [Angi Uezu](https://www.iika.org/angi-uezu/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”||10px||false|false” module_class=”custom_row”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” module_class=”second_on_mobile” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding_tablet=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false”]Angi Uezu Angi Uezu was born January 3, 1935, in Chiyaranka City on the island of Saipan. His father
- [Three Golden Stars](https://www.iika.org/three-golden-stars/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ module_class=”custom_row” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”300px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ module_class=”second_on_mobile” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Three Golden Stars of Isshinryu Karate: Chotokyu Kyan, Chojun Miyagi, and Choki Motobu On the Isshinryu patch are three golden stars rising above a dragon
- [Shorin-Ryu and Goju-Ryu](https://www.iika.org/shorin-ryu-and-goju-ryu/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” module_class=”custom_row” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-1px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”second_on_mobile ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Shorin-Ryu and Goju-Ryu[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”25px||25px||true|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Often referred to as the “parents” of Isshin-ryu, Shorin-Ryu and Goju-ryu
- [Beginning of Okinawian Karate](https://www.iika.org/beginning-of-okinawian-karate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Beginnings of Okinawan Karate: Shuri-te, Naha-te, and Tomari-te The story of karate begins on Okinawa, the largest of the Ryukyu Islands. “Okinawa is approximately 6 miles wide
- [Where is Okinawa?](https://www.iika.org/where-is-okinawa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Where is Okinawa?[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”custom_row” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-1px|auto||auto||” make_equal=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”second_on_mobile ds-vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”25px||25px||true|false”
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- [IIKA Dojo Directory](https://www.iika.org/iika-dojo-directory/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]IIKA Dojo Directory[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”#submitdojo” button_text=”Submit Your Dojo” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”absolute” position_origin_a=”bottom_center” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.iika.org/wp-content/uploads/Background-1.png” title_text=”Background 1″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_id=”submitdojo” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f1f1ef” custom_padding_tablet=”||20%||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||20%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row
- [Past Events](https://www.iika.org/past-events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Past Events August 2026 Aug 08 2026 Heroes Against Bullying Kelly's Heroes Dojo July 2026 Jul 06 2026 Kumite Workout Roane School of Isshinryu Karate June 2026 Jun 11 2026 Master Wade Honeycutt to visit Kelly’s Heroes class Kelly's
- [Newsletter](https://www.iika.org/newsletter/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Newsletter” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Newsletter – Stay up to date Subscribe to the Newsletter to get all the latest news & events for the IIKA[/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] CompanyThis field
- [New Event Submission](https://www.iika.org/new-event-submission/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#201E1F” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”left” text_orientation_phone=”left” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]New Event Submission The Isshin‑ryu Events Calendar is intended to be a common resource to inform the Isshin‑ryu community of activities of interest. If you have an upcoming event you
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- [Privacy Policy](https://www.iika.org/privacy-policy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Privacy PolicyLast Updated On 21-Jun-2024Effective Date 21-Jun-2024 This Privacy Policy describes the policies of IIKA (International Isshin-ryu Karate Association),Maryville, Tennessee 37802, United States of America (the), email: roncain@comcast.net, phone: 865-806-3130 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information
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## Events

- [Isshin-ryu Karate Workshop](https://www.iika.org/events/isshin-ryu-karate-workshop-2/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Restrictions None. All Isshin-ryu students are welcome. Event Description IIKA workshop classes taught by IIKA Board members. The workshop will include charts, kata, kata applications, kumite and individual instruction. Lunch will be provided. IIKA membership is not required and the opportunity to
- [Heroes Against Bullying](https://www.iika.org/events/heroes-against-bullying/) - Affiliation International Isshinryu Karate Assocation Event Sponsoring Organization Kelly's Heroes Karate Event Restrictions None Event Description Our 2nd Annual Heroes Against Bullying!!! No charge!!! We are accepting school supplies to give out that day for the youth that attend!!! So bring your kids and come out and join us!!! It's going to be an awesome
- [Master Wade Honeycutt to visit Kelly's Heroes class](https://www.iika.org/events/master-wade-honeycutt-to-visit-kellys-heroes-class/) - Affiliation International Isshinryu Karate Assocation Event Sponsoring Organization Kelly's Heroes Karate Event Restrictions None Event Description On Thursday June 11th, 2026 Isshin-ryu Hall of Fame inductee Wade Honeycutt will be at the dojo working with the class on kata bunkai and self-defense. We will warm up from 5:30 to 6:00 pm, then turn the class
- [Middle TN Isshinryu Open Karate Games (MTIOKG)](https://www.iika.org/events/middle-tn-isshinryu-open-karate-games-mtiokg/) - Affiliation The Lebanon Dojo Event Sponsoring Organization The Lebanon Dojo Event Restrictions None Event Description Come join us for a great day of competition! 4 Grand champion trophies including youth kata/weapons, Black Belt kata/weapons and Mens' / Womens' kumite. Click here for the division sheet: https://www.thelebanondojo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MTIOKG-2026b.pdf Click here for the graphic flyer: https://www.thelebanondojo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-MTIOKG.pdf
- [IIKA Master's Counsel Meeting](https://www.iika.org/events/masters-counsel-meeting/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Restrictions Isshin-ryu practitioners only. Must be a black belt and 18 years old and up. Event Description Master Jerry Smith will teach 45 minutes on hold breaking techniques. Then each black belt in attendance will be given an even amount of
- [Kumite Workout](https://www.iika.org/events/kumite-workout/) - Affiliation International Isshinryu Karate Assocation Event Sponsoring Organization Roane School of Isshinryu Event Restrictions Participants must be at least 12 years of age Event Description On Monday July 6th, the Roane School of Isshinryu Karate will host Master Tony Williams (2025 Isshinryu Hall of Fame Kumite Grand Champion), Master Jeff Lusk, and Mr. Josh Jessie
- [Maryville Dojo to visit Roane School of Isshinryu dojo](https://www.iika.org/events/maryville-dojo-to-visit-roane-school-of-isshinryu-dojo/) - Affiliation International Isshinryu Karate Assocation Event Sponsoring Organization Roane School of Isshinryu Karate Event Restrictions All ranks, all styles, must be at least 11 years old. Event Description The long-awaited, highly-anticipated, and previously-rescheduled visit of the Maryville Dojo to the Roane School of Isshinryu has been rescheduled to Monday February 2nd. Pete Simmons and crew
- [Kata Class](https://www.iika.org/events/womens-self-defense-class-116/) - Affiliation IIKA Event Sponsoring Organization Kelly's Heroes Dojo Event Restrictions None Event Description Kata class featuring posture, stances, punches
- [2026 IIKA Annual Meeting & Seminar](https://www.iika.org/events/2026-iika-annual-meeting-seminar/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Restrictions Open to all Isshin-ryu practitioners ages 9 and up. IIKA Registration available. Event Description The 2026 Annual Meeting and Training Seminar is open to all Isshin-ryu karate practitioners ages 9 and up. The event will be held on Saturday, March 7,
- [2026 Bryan Open Martial Arts Tournament](https://www.iika.org/events/2026-bryan-open-martial-arts-tournament/) - Affiliation IIKA/Bryan College Event Sponsoring Organization Bryan College Martial Arts Academy Event Description The Bryan College Martial Arts Academy presents the 5th Annual Bryan Open Martial Arts Tournament. An event that exists to forged a community that strives to showcase the excellence of martial arts. We welcome all ages, styles and ranks! https://www.facebook.com/events/1525058312259558/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
- [Master Dale A. Jenkins Memorial Invitational Tournament](https://www.iika.org/events/master-dale-a-jenkins-memorial-invitational-tournament/) - Affiliation AOKA & Kokoro Kai Event Sponsoring Organization AOKA & Kokoro Kai Event Restrictions Participating Schools must be invited. Please email us if you wish to be included at exaros@yahoo.com Event Description Karate Tournament to honor and memorialize Master Dale A. Jenkins who passed away in 1984. We are celebrating his life and conducting this
- [2025 Grandview Open Martial Arts Tournament & Indoor Festival](https://www.iika.org/events/2025-grandview-open-martial-arts-tournament-indoor-festival/) - Affiliation IIKA/Grandview Isshinryu Karate Event Sponsoring Grandview Isshinryu Karate Event Restrictions Point Sparring, Weapons, Forms Event Description The 2025 Grandview Open Martial Arts Tournament & Indoor Festival is on Sat. Oct. 18, 2025, from 10am-4pm, at 17 Springs, 120 Champions Drive, Millbrook, AL. Spectators will have access to local businesses on site, such as
- [Tennessee Youth Karate Games](https://www.iika.org/events/tennessee-youth-karate-games/) - Affiliation The Lebanon Dojo Event Sponsoring Organization The Lebanon Dojo Event Restrictions Event Description Come join us for the 2025 Tennessee Youth Karate Games in Crossville! This is a great chance to focus on our youth for an affordable experience competing with karate from around the southeast. We will have seminars starting at
- [Master's Counsel](https://www.iika.org/events/masters-counsel/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Restrictions Isshin-ryu practitioners only. Must be a black belt and 18 years old and up. Event Description The instructors will be Master Jerry Smith and Master Art Palmer. The training will focus on street self-defense.
- [IIKA Workshop](https://www.iika.org/events/isshin-ryu-karate-workshop-812-915/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Restrictions None. All Isshin-ryu students are welcome. Event Description IIKA workshop classes taught by IIKA Board members. The workshop will include classes, lunch, kumite and individual instruction. Lunch will be provided and individual instruction will be available after lunch. IIKA membership is
- [Street Self Defense with Master Jerry Smith](https://www.iika.org/events/street-self-defense-with-master-jerry-smith/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Assocation Event Sponsoring Organization Maryville Isshin-Ryu Event Restrictions None Event Description Maryville Isshin-Ryu Karate School is excited to host Master Ricky Brooks and Master Jerry Smith during our regularly scheduled class on Thursday August 14th. We are located at the Springbrook Recreation Center in Alcoa. Class begins at 7pm. Master Smith
- [Kumite Workout with Tony Williams, Jeff Lusk, and Josh Jessie](https://www.iika.org/events/kumite-workout-with-tony-williams-jeff-lusk-and-josh-jessie/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization Roane School of Isshinryu Karate Event Restrictions Must be at least 12 years of age, MUST have mouthpiece and groin cup (boys) Event Description On Friday July 11th, the Roane School of Isshinryu Karate will host Master Tony Williams, Master Jeff Lusk, and Mr. Josh Jessie from
- [Women's Self Defense Class](https://www.iika.org/events/womens-self-defense-class/) - Affiliation IIKA Event Sponsoring Organization Kelly's Heroes Dojo Event Restrictions None Event Description Women's self defense class led by Master Rhonda Honeycutt Gibson and Master Teresa Smith.
- [2025 South Alabama Karate Open](https://www.iika.org/events/2025-south-alabama-karate-open/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization Andalusia Isshinryu Karate - Mark Rudd Event Restrictions None Event Description This is the 25th Year of the South Alabama Karate Open, one of the finest karate tournaments in the south. Last year representative from twenty one dojos participated. To add something to last year, this year
- [Middle TN Isshinryu Open Karate Games](https://www.iika.org/events/middle-tn-isshinryu-open-karate-games/) - Affiliation The Lebanon Dojo Event Sponsoring Organization The Lebanon Dojo Event Restrictions None Event Description Join us for our annual Middle TN Open Karate Games at Stone Memorial High School. This is a great chance for an affordable experience competing in martial arts. This is an open tournament, so is not restricted to Isshinryu competitors.
- [Kelly’s Heroes Classic](https://www.iika.org/events/kellys-heroes-classic/) - Affiliation IIKA Event Sponsoring Organization Kelly’s Heroes Event Restrictions Open tournament-All styles welcome Event Details Kelly’s Classic Open Tournament is one of Tennessee’s oldest and longest running karate competitions. This tournament is open to all styles and ages. Come join us for a great day of fun and competition!
- [IIKA Annual Meeting & Seminar](https://www.iika.org/events/isshin-ryu-karate-workshop-878/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Restrictions None. Open for all members. IIKA Registration available. Event Description
- [Isshinryu Hall of Fame - Ladies of Isshinryu, Inductee Seminars, Evening Banquet](https://www.iika.org/events/isshin-ryu-hall-of-fame-day-one/) - Affiliation Isshinryu Hall of Fame Event Sponsoring Organization Isshinryu Hall of Fame Event Restrictions No restrictions
- [4th Annual Bryan open Karate Tournament](https://www.iika.org/events/4th-annual-bryan-open-karate-tournament/) - Affiliation IIKA/Bryan College Event Sponsoring Organization Bryan College Martial Arts Team Event Description The Bryan College Martial Arts Academy presents the 4th Annual Bryan Open Karate Tournament. With almost 95 divisions and 4 Grand Championships we are set to have a competitive tournament. This year we are presenting die-cut medallions to all division winners and
- [Roane School of Isshinryu Karate Open House](https://www.iika.org/events/roane-school-of-isshinryu-karate-open-house/) - Affiliation International Isshinryu Karate Assocation Event Sponsoring Organization Roane School of Isshinryu Karate Open House Event Restrictions None Event Description We've decided to use one of regularly-scheduled Thursday night class times as an opportunity to celebrate the holiday season. We're opening the dojo to family, friends, and visitors to get together and socialize as part
- [Tennessee Youth Karate Games](https://www.iika.org/events/sparring-workout-and-open-mat-504/) - Affiliation The Lebanon Dojo Event Sponsoring Organization Andalusia Isshinryu, Crossville Isshinryu, FBC Smyrna Dojo, Grandview Isshinryu, Honeycutt Karate School, Kellys Heroes, Jeremiah Center, The Lebanon Dojo Event Restrictions Competitors 17 and under only. Event Description Join us for our annual Youth Karate Games at Stone Memorial High School. This is a great chance to focus
- [Sparring workout and open mat](https://www.iika.org/events/sparring-workout-and-open-mat/) - Affiliation Ascend Martial Arts Studio Event Sponsoring Organization Ascend Martial Arts Studio Event Restrictions None Event Description Open mat and sparring (Sparring, Continuous, MMA). Please bring gear including a cup and a mouthpiece, to participate in sparring.
- [Isshin-ryu Karate Workshop](https://www.iika.org/events/isshin-ryu-karate-workshop/) - Affiliation International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization International Isshin-ryu Karate Association Event Restrictions $15 for IIKA members. $20 for non-members. $6 for spectators. Participants age 9 and up. All belt ranks. Event Description Join us for a fun day of fellowship and training in traditional Isshin-ryu, including charts, kata applications, self defense, and
- [TOKA Annual Weekend of Seminars](https://www.iika.org/events/toka-annual-weekend-of-seminars/) - Affiliation Traditional Okinawan Karate Association Event Sponsoring Organization Traditional Okinawan Karate Association Event Restrictions Open to members and nonmembers Event Description TOKA annual seminar with twenty-four instructors and multiple classes from noon Friday until 11:00am Sunday. There are classes to interest everyone and classes are taught in such a way you do not have
- [Isshinryu Hall of Fame - Tournament & After Party](https://www.iika.org/events/isshin-ryu-hall-of-fame-day-two/) - Affiliation Isshinryu Hall of Fame Event Sponsoring Organization Isshinryu Hall of Fame Event Restrictions No restrictions
- [USIKA Circle of Masters - Anderson South Carolina](https://www.iika.org/events/usika-circle-of-masters/) - Affiliation USIKA Phil Little Karate Schools PLKS Event Sponsoring Organization USIKA / PLKS Event Restrictions This event is open to everyone. All ranks and ages. USIKA Circle of Masters Sept. 14th 2024 Seminar Symposium and Tournament Featuring Hanshi Scott Shamblin 9th Dan, Hanshi Ronnie Cimorose 9thDan and Master Daron Whitehead 6th Dan - after which
- [Grandview Martial Arts Open](https://www.iika.org/events/grandview-martial-arts-open/) - Affiliation IIKA/Grandview Isshinryu Karate Event Sponsoring Organization Grandview Family YMCA/Grandview Isshinryu Karate Event Restrictions No restrictions

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