Isshinryu
Isshin-Ryu Karate – The One Heart Way
Isshin-Ryu Karate is a traditional Okinawan martial art founded by Grandmaster Tatsuo Shimabuku in 1956. The name Isshin-Ryu means "One Heart Style," reflecting the unity of mind, body, and spirit. This practical system combines elements of Shorin-Ryu and Goju-Ryu Karate.
Known for its distinctive vertical-fist punches, natural stances, powerful kicks, and efficient self-defense techniques, Isshin-Ryu emphasizes speed, balance, and effective movement. Training includes traditional kata, sparring, conditioning, and Okinawan weapons practice.
Explore our Isshin-Ryu Karate School Directory to discover traditional dojos, experienced instructors, and training opportunities throughout the United States.
Isshinryu
Detroit Martial Arts Institute
Nevada
Sierra Dojo Martial Arts Center
Ernie Temple's School of Karate
Genshin Ki Dojo - Far Hills, NJ Christian Whitney
Tiger's Claw Martial Arts, Inc.
New York
Bill Adams Martial Arts 3211 Transit Road • Elma, NY 14059 Phone: N/A • Contact: Bill Adams
North Carolina
Apex Martial Arts
Carolina Isshinryu Academy
Carolina Isshinryu Academy
Ohio
Chris' Karate 2901 G Street • Lorain, OH 44052 Contact: Chris Constantino
Power's Isshinryu Karate North Ridgeville, OH Contact: Ed Powers
South Carolina
Charleston Martial Arts Dojo East Shore Health and Racquet 8545 East Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29420 Contact: Tim Boykin
Tennessee
Pete Mills karate 4804 Santa Monica Rd. • Knoxville, Tn. 37918 Phone: 865-919-4751 • Contact: Pete Mills
Texas
Adams Martial Arts First Christian Church,
AOKA Central Texas
International
Okinawa Isshinryu Karate Australia - Sadleir, NSW
Ontario
KarateRocks family Martial Arts