About Us – Okinawa Isshinryu Karate Kobudo Association

Goals of the OIKKA

To assist in the growth of the organization, so that more people may come to experience Isshinryu Karate in it's purest form
To continue promoting and teaching Isshinryu Karate under the guidance of Master Uezu and in the tradition that he has established
To conduct seminars and tournaments on an annual basis to help unify the membership

Our Approach

The OIKKA

The Okinawa Isshinryu Karate Kobudo Association Honbu was established in 1990 by Master Angi Uezu. On February 1st, 2007, Master Uezu appointed Master Christopher Chase as his successor and President of the O.I.K.K.A. Master Uezu continued to play an active role in the organization as Chairman Emeritus and Special Advisor.

Our Story

What is Isshinryu Karate?

Isshinryu (one heart/one mind) formally introduced in 1953 by founding master Tatsuo Shimabuku of Okinawa, Japan. Soke Shimabuku studied Shorin-Ryu under Master Choki Motobu and later under Master Chotoku Kiyan (Shobayashi-ryu). He enhanced his study with Master Chojun Miyagi (Goju Ryu, breathing techniques) and furthered his study of the bo, sai, tonfa and nunchaku with Master Shinken Taira. Isshinryu utilizes a refined combination of the best of these styles and epitomizes the lightning fast techniques of Okinawan Karate and Kobu-do.

Officers

The officers of the OIKKA work to assist in the growth of the organization, so that more people may come to experience Isshinryu Karate in its purest form.