The style of Karate that we study is Isshinryu Karate. Isshinryu is a relatively modern system of Karate, that was brought over to the U.S. after world war W II by the United States Marines who were stationed on Okinawa. The style was created by the late Tatsuo Shimabuku, a respected Master of the Goju-ryu and Shorin-ryu systems of Karate at the time. Isshinryu is a synthesis of both styles that incorporates the best of each system, as well as several of Tatsuo's own innovations. Isshinryu is a very practical, no-nonsense, self-defense, oriented system of Karate.

Karate training increases confidence, awareness, emotional and mental discipline, and is excellent for physical fitness. Isshinryu Karate leads to the development of a strong mind, body and spirit. A major emphasis of Isshinryu training is the development of a student's "Heart" (both physical and psychological), the name Isshinryu means "One Heart School",

Isshinryu is a style of karate developed in Okinawa by Master Tatsuo Shimabuku. Shimabuku had studied Gojuryu Karate as well as Shorin-ryu Karate. Taking what he believed to be the most important kata from these systems he developed Isshinryu which literally means "One Heart Way"
Isshin-Ryu was formed by taking techniques from two earlier styles of karate: The most notable aspect of the system is the vertical punch with the thumb on top designed to strengthen the wrist and deliver devastating blows.

Go-ju -- 10%
Shorin-ryu -- 90%