Isshin - Concentration the Art

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

Friday, June 27, 2025

Here is Shinzato Sensei’s (Kashiba Juku) translation of the article: “Forceless Force is Forceful”

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  From Bill Lucas   This phrase sounds contradictory, but I sensed it’s existence as I experienced physical contact with Mr. Katsuhiko Shi...

More Photos About Tatsuo

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Pain – Real Pain

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    The Chinese designation of that point 1/2 between the testea and the anus is an extremely sensitive area.   It is called the Hu...

Taira Kazuo student of Chotoku Kyan

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  Taira Kazuo trying to remember a kata he was taught by Kyan Chotoku. He had studied with Kyan Sensei from 1941 to 1943. After 54 year...
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Five hand formations of Uchina-Di (Okinawa-Te)

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   Of the Okinawan Art prior to karate  

The introduction of karate into the Okinawan Schools

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I have just translated this and it places the introduction of karate into the Okinawan Schools in a different light than I have seen before....

Select AJA memories on Shimabuku Tatsuo

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    Arcenio Advincula In April 1975, Michie and I visited with Shimabuku Tatsuo Sensei and Mrs. Shimabuku at his home in Agena, Gushik...
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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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