Karate

Stone i Outline Thesis Statement: Isshinryu may be the youngest karate to come from Okinawa, but it is as rich with spirit as the earlier forms. I. Background on Isshinryu founder. A. Birth date and location. B. Teachers and influence C. Creation II. Description of Emblem and patch. A. Origin B. Explanation and meaning C. Symbolism III. Kata A. Brief overview B. History C. Explanation D. Benefits IV. Ranking sytem A. Kyu ranks B. Dan …

…to unite his knowledge and ability. Isshinryu Karate will continue to be taught and enjoyed by those karate-ka who have captured the beauty of the vision of master Tatsuo Shimabuku. Stone 6 Works Cited Armstrong, Steve ISSHINRYU KARATE: The One Heart Method. American Okinawan         Karate Association, 1993. Frederic, Louis A Dictionary of the MARTIAL ARTS. Vermont: Charles E. Tuttle         Company, Inc., 1994. Holubecki, Chester. KARATE: Isshin-Ryu Karate. Orange City, 1984. Tyurin, E. Isshinryu Karate Page. On-line. Infoseek. Internet. 28 Oct. 1996.