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
“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
The Order of Isshin-Ryu Karate enjoyed a great Shiai on October 5, 2019! Congratulations to Sensei Dan Popp on his promotion to Nana Dan (7th Degree Black Belt)! Congratulations to Maja Novakovic on her Ik Kyu (1st Degree Brown Belt) promotion and to Matthew Svehla on his San Kyu (3rd Degree Brown Belt) promotion – your hard work