Isshin-ryū

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf martial arts
karate style
gptkbp:characteristic use of both hands equally
emphasis on practical self-defense
emphasis on speed and efficiency
focus on natural body movement
integration of empty hand and weapons training
minimal high kicks
no deep stances
no twisting punches
open hand blocks
short, natural stances
simultaneous block and punch
snap techniques
vertical fist punch
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:emblem Mizu-gami (water goddess)
gptkbp:focusesOn self-defense
striking
gptkbp:foundedYear 1956
gptkbp:founder Tatsuo Shimabuku
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Isshin-ryū
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Kobudō
Gojū-ryū
Shorin-ryū
gptkbp:nameMeaning One Heart Way
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Steve_Armstrong
Harold Long
Advincula, A.J.
Angi Uezu
Don Nagle
Harold Mitchum
Kichiro Shimabuku
gptkbp:notableKata gptkb:Naihanchi
Sanchin
Seisan
Chinto
Kusanku
Wansu
Bo Kihon
Chatanyara no Sai
Kusanku Sai
Sai Kihon
Seiunchin
Sunsu
Tokumine no Kun
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Okinawa
gptkbp:uses gptkb:sword
kumite
kobudō weapons
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:jōdō
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7