Isshin - Concentration the Art

Ongoing thoughts on my martial studies and interests, which encompass almost everything.

Friday, November 15, 2024

The Isshinryu Experience – a philosophical thought

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 Knowledge of the original karate systems explains what other systems would go through in later years. 9-11-2001    The Isshinryu Experience...

Children in the Dojo

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 5-15-2001   Sharon Hayakawa discussed her caring for Mr. Oyata’s children in the dojo.  That brings memories back to mind. Most of the ti...
Thursday, November 14, 2024

Departing Isshinryu on All Tracks……….

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 8-22-2001   Some of this last week’s discussion has brought up the fact that some martial artists have passed from the Isshinryu scene. I’m...
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Concerning the Chinese origins of the Okinawn arts

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5-10-2001 Evening All (at least the night is falling on a perfect May evening in New Hampshire, far from the heavy snowfalls of March), Mari...

Hmmmm do kata techniques have applications

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 10-24-2001 Hmmm , I’ve just discovered this discussion on Bunkai , must have been occupied on the world scene before. As you’ve been discov...
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

How it began - Pleasant Isshinryu

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9-10-2001 Hi, I don't know if you're interested, but as an alternative to the wide wide world of current Isshin-non/Isshin discussio...
Monday, November 11, 2024

Patrick McCarthy and I

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Another telling of my experiences with Patrick McCarthy.   Dxxxxx , as you have noticed I have my fingers in a lot of martial discussions ar...
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I am a sudent of Tom Lewis and I teach youth at the local Boys and Girls Club (Adults and Youuth) for free these past 35 years. A sample of my students sho-dan kata performances can be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/BushiNoTeIsshinryu
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