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Michael E.Odell - Celebrating 40 Years Practicing Isshin-ryu


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


    TATSUO SHIMABUKU
    Isshin-ryu Founder

    September 19, 1908 - May 30, 1976


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