Welcome to the Order of Isshin-Ryu

The Order of Isshin-Ryu (OI) is dedicated to teaching the art of Isshin-Ryu Karate as handed down by its founder, Tatsuo Shimabuku. The instructors (Sensei) hope to guide their students to understand more about themselves as well as enable them to become highly skilled in the art of self-defense.

Kenjutsu And Jojutsu Workout With Sensei Rodriquez

Kenjutsu And Jojutsu Workout With Sensei Rodriquez

Sunday, April, 22nd – Senseis Cimorose, Harris, Caldwell and Ragan from the Order of Isshin-Ryu (OI) attended a kenjutsu and jojutsu workout held by Sensei Andy Rodriguez of Newark, DE. The workout started off with… [read more]

Sensei's Final Lesson - Feature Photo

Sensei’s Final Lessons

NOW AVAILABLE in Kindle Books!!! Martial arts training is unique in that it aims to develop the body, mind and spirit of the practitioner. Even more special is having the opportunity to apprentice under a… [read more]

Kumite

2012 Order of Isshinryu Winter Shiai

Bohemia Manor High School, Chesapeake City, MD.
Submitted by, Joseph Nickle – Sho-Dan (Elkton Dojo)

The Winter Shiai was held February 5th, 2012. Those attending had the opportunity to witness the finest of competitions. Karate-ka… [read more]

Kyu Ranks Doing Kata

2011 Winter Shiai

Bohemia Manor High School, Chesapeake City, MD: The Order of Isshin-Ryu celebrated its 40 year anniversary during the Winter Shiai weekend. The weekend started with a seminar on “Denshi’s 20” led by Master Cooling. After… [read more]