If you've looked for the definitive manual to use as a teaching guide for you or your students, you've come to the right place. Norbert Donnelly covers the history of Okinawa, the early roots of Okinawan Karate, historical information about Okinawan Karate Masters, information about Master Tatsuo Shimabuku, Isshinryu stances, the basic upper body exercises and kicks, the eight empty-hand katas, and much more. As with his educational publications, this book is nonpolitical and is destined to become required reading for the serious martial artist.

Dojo!

The Isshinryu System

Seisan Kata

Norbert Donnelly is producing a series of videos on Isshinryu Karate. These videos range from the basics of Isshinryu to the bunkai of the katas. The videos are professionally shot and edited for your enjoyment.

The six volume set is uniquely designed with Master Shimabuku's picture on the spine framed by the words Isshinryu Karate Do in kanji. The full set is available at a substantial discount.