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Isshin-Ryu World Karate Association

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O'Sensei Kichiro Shimabuku

Soke, 10th Dan Hanshi

3-1-21 Midorimachi

Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan 

904-2215


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.

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