Accomplishments

~ In my art we have to earn each rank including our first rank which is the White Belt.

1     Dojo procedures

2     15 Upper Body Basics

3     15 Lower Body Basics

4    Hand Weapons

5    History of World Fighting Arts & Isshin Ryu Karate

6    Onako kata

7    Onako kata bunkai

8    Be a member of the Okinawa Isshin-Ryu & Kobudo Association

~ These are my accomplishments for achieving my Yellow Belt.

Seisan Kata (Satisfactory & Perfect)

Rear bear hug under arms

Rear bear hug over arms

Front bear hug over arms

Defense for rear choke

Front choke and lapel grab

Seisan Kata bunkai

~ These are my accomplishments for achieving my Orange Belt.

Seiunchin Kata (satisfactory and perfect)

Six extra kicks

Four controlling techniques against front lapel grab and come along techniques

Defense for head lock and full nelson

Yawara

Seiunchin Bunkai

June 21, 2003
~ I tested for my Green Belt. Before the test we were required to run 1 miles to the stadium, run the stadium steps and then run 1 miles back to the Dojo. Then the 4 hour test began. Going over everything that I had been taught from the beginning. Also included were other fighting and self defense techniques. Pictures will be coming soon.
April 2004:

~ We have three level of Green Belt ranking. In April I received my 2nd level of Green Belt. I am now 5th Kyu.

"The martial arts is a lifetime study. It is not a matter of months or years. It is for life."
Okinawa Proverb
(my favorite proverb)

If you are interested in this style of martial arts or would like further information please visit my schools web site at www.isshin-ryu.net

If you are interested in this style of martial arts or would like further information please
visit my schools web site at www.isshin-ryu.net