Picture on left shows your host and Steve Armstrong Isshin ryu student since 1969, Michael E. Odell, listening to Sensei Sherman Harrill explain his perception of Isshin ryu: 1991, Tacoma, Washington.
Hands on learning, picture below right shows Mike Odell receiving one of Sensei A. J. Advincula's finer points: 2004 Calgary, Canada.
"A Dojo Without a Makiwara is a Dance Studio." __ Okinawa Dojo
"All is in Sanchin." ___ Kanbun Uechi 1877-1948
Area Dojo & Sensei - Northwest Isshinryu Schools and Sensei
Sensei Listed Alphabetically - Northwest Isshin-ryu Blackbelts
Sensei Listed by City - Northwest Isshin-ryu Blackbelts
Tournaments & Seminars - Of interest to Northwest IR's
The Way of Kata and Lessons From the Dojo Floor - two great new books
Isshin-ryu Books & Tapes - From different camps of IR
One Person's Opinion - Drills and workouts for the martial artist
One Person's Opinion #2 - Personal thoughts and opinions on Isshin ryu
Steve Armstrong American Sensei - How it was by Michael E. Odell
"It was basic Armstrong Isshin-ryu: kick, punch, grab, pull, take downs, kicks to the groin."Those Who Led The Way - A Visit To Steve Armstrong
Sensei Steve Armstrong 1931-2006 - 1st generation student of Tatsuo Shimabuku
Sensei Don Bohan 1936 -1998 - 1st generation student of Tatsuo Shimabuku
Sensei Don Nagle 1938 -1999 - 1st generation student of Tatsuo Shimabuku
Sensei Sherman Harrill 1941 - 2002 - 1st generation student of Tatsuo Shimabuku
A. J. Advincula - A Teaching Disaster?
No Blood No Resentment - Just good karate
Quality Isshinryu products - shirts, caps, and other personal items by Mark Hajewski
Safety First Personal Protection Strategies - Empowering women and children by personal protection
Kelly Worden - Natural Spirit Int'l Defensive Tactics & Seminars - Modern Arnis & JKD
Australian Isshin-ryu - On top of it karate down under
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