This training took place about twenty-five years ago at Sensei George Shin’s dojo in Auburn, WA. Present were (listed per the line-up in the group photo) Tamayose Sensei, Shin Sensei, Don Shapland Sensei, Jim Shin, Robert Shin, Dale Heidal, Ted Baker.
The training focused on the details of strikes, blocks, and stances with the bo, according to Ryukyu Kobudo. We also learned the bo kata Shushi no kon. The seminar was excellent and it was an honor and a privilege to train with Tamayose Sensei.
Stefen Benning and Eric Williams were recently promoted. Stefen advanced to nidan (2nd degree black belt) and Eric advanced to shichi kyu/yellow belt). Both were rigorously tested and performed very well. Congratulations guys!
Our Northwest Isshinryu group conducted another Te Jutsu training session at Sensei Mike Osborn’s annual Steve Armstrong Memorial Tournament in Bonney Lake, WA in mid-February 2025. It went well and the participants seemed to enjoy learning our self-defense system that combines karate and Aikido; the emphasis being to control an attacker without causing serious injury.
This was a wonderful seminar in San Diego led by Advincula Sensei, with lots of great Isshinryu shared by all.
