Shiai – Order of Isshin Ryu

2021 Fall Shiai – 50th Anniversary

On October 2, 2021, the Order of Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts (OIMA) gathered at Bohemia Manor High School in Chesapeake City, Maryland, for their 50th Anniversary Fall Shiai. As the OIMA continues to celebrate their Golden Anniversary year, a special day of events was planned for this Fall Shiai. The format is evolving into a more

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

2019 Fall Shiai

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

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,