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Karate

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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 ranks
                        C. Promotion requirements






    Isshinryu Karate was developed and introduced in 1954 by Tatsuo Shimabuku on the island of
Okinawa. His karate was the offspring of two different systems, Goju-Ryu and Shorin-Ryu. Goju-Ryu
being the ìHardî method, and Shorin-Ryu being the ìSoftî method. He introduced katas from other forms
into his own form, and developed features unique to his newly created style. The ranking system, also
unique to his style, was made up of 7 kyu ranks and 10 degrees of black belts. A vision Shimabuku had in
a dream also played a major role in the development of his style. The vision that helped him ìmoldî his
karate into one form is represented on a patch presently worn on the giís of his followers and their students.
Isshinryu may be the youngest karate to come from Okinawa, but it is as rich with spirit as t...

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Date Submitted: 07-20-07 9:05am
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