In August, Sensei Popp led an outstanding Arnis seminar at the Hombu Dojo. He covered basics using both partner and bag work to practice with safety and practicality using the weapons. The class worked basic strikes and blocks with an eye towards the similarities between the Arnis and our OI foundations. Great class and a great opportunity for all of us who could attend.
Holiday Greetings, It has always been said that there is more to Karate than punching and kicking, and this week proved to define this once again. On two separate evenings
The Order of Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts (OIMA) had a great showing at the Isshin-Ryu Hall of Fame Tournament (IHOF) weekend in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this past July 14 and 15. There
On June 26, 2021, the Order of Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts and esteemed guests gathered at Bohemia Manor High School in Chesapeake City, Maryland, for their 50th Anniversary Summer Shiai. It was