Events – Order of Isshin Ryu

50th Anniversary Summer Shiai and Dinner

On June 26, 2021, the Order of Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts and esteemed guests gathered at Bohemia Manor High School in Chesapeake City, Maryland, for their 50th Anniversary Summer Shiai. It was a grand event that not only marked our first in-person gathering since COVID-19, but also the 50th Anniversary of the Order of Isshin-Ryu founded

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

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

National Night Out

National Night Out Demonstration – August, 2019 National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. It enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. The Order of Isshin-Ryu Elkton

2019 Summer Shiai

The 2019 Order of Isshin-Ryu Summer Shiai held on June 15, 2019 was a great event with many Masters of Isshin-Ryu karate from other organizations in attendance. In addition to our tournament, there were seminars by several prominent Masters of Isshin-Ryu karate, including Grandmaster Denny Shaffer, Master Marvin Carmona, Master Carl Martin, Master Frank Black,

2019 Chi-Ryu Jiujitsu Seminar

Master Latimer, Ku Dan in the Order of Isshinryu, hosted a seminar in Chi-Ryu Jiujitsu this past week. He has created and developed this unique and powerful martial art. The Seminar and training was held at the Woodbridge Community Center in Woodbridge, NJ. ‘It was a great day for all participants and trainers as they

2018 Holiday Training

Holiday Greetings, It has always been said that there is more to Karate than punching and kicking, and this week proved to define this once again. On two separate evenings following the Thanksgiving Holiday, members of the Order of Isshinryu had exceptional workouts and bonding time, but also enhanced Isshinryu community bonds. On Wednesday, November

2018 Day with the Masters

Excellent Day with the Masters! At this year’s Day with the Master’s, there were four different seminars that included agility drills, sparring drills, attacking and counter attacking drills, and Bo versus Sai attack and counter drills. Last but not least was the icing on the cake: Master Isham Latimer performing Chi-Ryu Jujitsu with Master instructors