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Fighting COVID-19

With the rise of COVID-19 restrictions almost a year ago, the Order of Isshin-Ryu (OI) continued training this past year through virtual classes. On Friday nights, Master Kline’s special class focuses on being prepared to fight – defending your family outside of the movie theater or pizza shop or wherever the need arises.  The focus

Winter Virtual Shiai, 2021

  As COVID-19 restrictions continue to restrict travel and gatherings, the Order of Isshin-Ryu (OI) held its first Shiai of 2021 virtually on February 13, 2021.  This year is very special as it marks the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the OI, which was founded on January 15, 1971.  We had a great turnout

Fall Promotions, 2020

The last 6 months have proven to be challenging for many people, from all over the world, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  The Order of Isshin-Ryu (OI) has remained OI Strong, however, by introducing virtual classes, evaluation opportunities, and Shiai participation.  We have ‘adjusted our sails’ to continue our training.  At this time, OI Dojos

Family Returns Home

The COVID-19 Pandemic of this year has brought many challenges to the family of the Order of Isshin-Ryu (OI) both personally and with the practice of their Martial Arts.  We have persevered, however, and adjusted our sails to keep training while not in our respective Dojo’s. Sensei David Ginn sparked a Virtual Dojo experience that

Adjusting Our Sails

  Since early March, 2020, the world has been struggling to handle the COVID-19 virus.  Schools have been closed, businesses shut down, activities cancelled, and restrictions enforced.  It has been a challenging time at home, at work, and even in the Dojo.  Though our Dojo’s have been closed for the past month, the Order of

Winter Shiai, 2020

  On February 15th, 2020 The Order of Isshin-Ryu Karate family and guests gathered for their Winter Shiai. Tournament kata and kumite were performed, as well as Kyu rank evaluations and a special seminar by Sensei Nick Arndt. Special Thanks to Sensei Nick Arndt and his assistants, Brian Clements and Zachary Coburn, of the Delaware Bushido Academy for

Elkton Dojo Demonstration

On Saturday, January 25th, members of the Elkton Dojo represented the Order of Isshin-Ryu (OI) at the American Cancer Society, Martin Luther King awareness and benefit at Elkton High School. The history of Karate and the Order of Isshin-Ryu was given along with the dynamics of our style. Kata was then performed and explained.  Ms.

Fight Night

In January, Sensei Adam Knox travelled down from West Chester, Pennsylvania to host a ‘Fight Night’ at the Elkton Dojo.  It was an excellent class for the students of the Elkton Dojo as well as a few visitors from other Dojos, including Mr. Danny Warner of the Trappe Dojo. Sensei Knox covered basics, combinations of

Texas Isshin-Ryu Karate Kai Seminar, 2019

In November, Grandmaster Cooling (Denshi) and Master Ortenzio-Cooling were invited once again to give seminars for Master Bob Kristensen’s Texas Isshinryu Karate Kai. For the 2019 seminar, Master Ortenzio covered warm-ups and knife self-defense. Grandmaster Cooling explained the Code of the Order of Isshin-Ryu and then gave practical applications for Denshi’s 20. There were over 70 kyu rank and

Puerto Rico 2019

“A very special THANK YOU to our Order of Isshin-Ryu brothers in Puerto Rico – Sensei Jesus Jimenez and Sensei Tato Rivera – for the great hospitality and training that they shared with us last weekend in Puerto Rico.” – Master Cimorosi, Hachi Dan, Order of Isshin-Ryu Mr. Al Carter, Sensei Lawrence Powell (Isshinryu Karate Academy), Sensei Joe Barbalinardo (Isshinryu