Visiting – Order of Isshin Ryu

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

Denshi Visits 2019

The Order of Isshin-Ryu gathers together three times a year for a Shiai and fellowship. During these times of the year, Grandmaster Cooling takes time to visit our Dojos. When he is able to visit a Dojo, it is a great honor and privilege. He is able to spend time with each of his students

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