Isshinryu Basics

The 15 Upper body Basics

1.  RF forward, RH Punch

2.  RF forward, RH Uppercut

3.  LF forward, RH Punch

4.  LF forward, RH Uppercut

5.  RF back, LH down block, RH punch

6.  RF back, LH side block, RH punch

7.  RF back, LH open hand side block, RH punch

8.  RF back, LH open head block, RH uppercut

9.  RF back, LH head block, RH punch

10. RF back, LH head block, LH back fist, RH punch

11. LF forward, LH down block 5 Punches (2 high, 3 low)

12. LF forward, LH side block 5 punches (2 high, 3 low)

13. LF forward, LH ridge hand, RH neck strike

14. LF forward, LH push block, 2 hammer fists.

15. RF back, cat stance, X-block, 2 elbows.

The 9 Isshinryu Kicks

Front Kick (Mae-geri)

Side Kick (Yoko-geri)

Roundhouse Kick (Miwashin-geri)

Back Kick (Ushiro-keri)

Angle Kick (Kensetsu-geri)

Crossover stomp (Fumakomi-geri)

Side Front Kick (Yoko-Mae-geri)

Knee Kick (Hisa geri)

Front heel thrust (Mae-kyake-geri)

The Eight Isshinryu Codes

1. A person's heart is the same as heaven and earth.

2. The blood circulating is like moon and sun.

3. The manner of drinking and spitting is either hard or soft.

4. A person's unbalance is the same as a weight.

5. The body should be able to change direction at any time.

6. The time to strike is when the opportunity presents itself.

7. The eye must see all sides.

8. The ear must listen in all directions.

The Karate Creed

I come to you with only karate, empty hands

I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself,

my principles, or my honor

be it a matter of life or death, right or wrong

then here are my weapons

karate, my empty hands.

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