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Isshinryu Karate was developed and introduced in 1954 by Tatsuo Shimabuku on the island of Okinawa. Shimabuku's karate would be the offspring of two different systems, Goju-Ryu and Shorin-Ryu. By combining the Goju-Ryu, a "Hard" method, and the Shorin-Ryu a "Soft" method he would create in his mind the perfect blend of both styles. Tatsuo introduced katas from other forms into his own form, and would go on to develop features unique to his newly created style. The ranking system, also distinctive to his style, was made up of 7 kyu ranks and 10 degrees of black belts. Another major role in the development of Isshinryu was a vision Shimabuku had in a dream. That vision that helped him mold his karate into its final form is represented on a patch presently worn on the uniform of his followers and their students, and while Isshinryu may be the youngest karate to come from Okinawa, it is as rich with spirit as the earlier forms and continues to still thrive today. Shinkichi Shimabuku, founder of Isshinryu, was born on the island of Okinawa in the Kyan Village on September 19, 1908 (Armstrong, 1993: 7). Upon reaching the age of six, Shimabuku would travel on foot, six miles down an old farm road to reach his uncle's house in Shu
On May 30, 1975, Master Tatsuo Shimabuku passed away at his home in Agena, Okinawa, after suffering a stroke. Seiuchin 10. The karate-ka will be asked a series of various questions to show his mental ability and asked to perform katas and basic skills to show physical ability. After two years of chores and six-mile walks, Shimabuku developed the patients and physical condition to begin his strenuous karate training. Throughout the 1960s, Master Shimabuku continued to teach Isshinryu to the Marines on Okinawa. Awakened one night by his dream of the "Mizu-gami", a sea goddess, Tatsuo realizes that the Mizu-gami is a symbol of the unification of his life training. Isshinryu which means "one heart way" was the name given to his new system because according to Tatsuo all things begin with one (Mammon 2001). Seisan 9. In 1957, Harold Long also began training with Master Shimabuku in Kyan Village. The belt, or Obi, signifies the technical and mental skill obtained by its bearer by its color (Frederic, 1994: 173). Sunsu 16. Three stars are located at the top of the emblem representing three virtues.
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