Isshin-Ryu World Karate Association

History of the Isshin-Ryu World Karate Association

Master Tatsuo Shimabuku started the American Okinawa Karate Association on April 12, 1961

With the spread of Isshin-Ryu Karate-Do around the world,

Master Kichiro Shimabuku 10th Dan Hanshi, son of the founder and present Headmaster of

Isshin-Ryu changed the name to the Isshin-Ryu World Karate Association in 1974.

Under the guidance of Master Kichiro Shimabuku the IWKA has continued to spread Isshin-Ryu throughout the world.

Currently there are almost 50,000 members worldwide.

Shimabuku Sensei welcomes all students of Isshin-Ryu to join this worldwide association.