Isshin-ryu

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf martial arts
karate style
gptkbp:beltDesign kyu/dan ranking
gptkbp:characteristic short, natural stances
simultaneous block and punch
vertical fist punch
snapping techniques
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:emblem Mizu-gami (water goddess)
gptkbp:focusesOn self-defense
striking
gptkbp:foundedYear 1956
gptkbp:founder Tatsuo Shimabuku
gptkbp:hasDojo worldwide
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Isshin-ryu
gptkbp:includes empty hand techniques
kobudo (weapons training)
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Goju-ryu
gptkb:Kobudo
gptkb:Shorin-ryu
gptkbp:kata gptkb:Naihanchi
Sanchin
Seisan
Chinto
Kusanku
Wansu
Seiunchin
Sunsu
gptkbp:nameMeaning One Heart Way
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Steve_Armstrong
Harold Long
Angi Uezu
Don Nagle
Harold Mitchum
gptkbp:organization Isshin-ryu World Karate Association
Okinawan Isshin-ryu Karate Kobudo Association
United Isshin-ryu Karate Association
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Okinawa
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:Okinawa_Prefecture
gptkbp:teachingEmphasizes simplicity
efficiency
practical self-defense
direct techniques
gptkbp:uniform gi
gptkbp:weapon nunchaku
sai
bo staff
tonfa
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Okinawan_martial_arts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7