Maryville Isshin-Ryu

06/04/2026

Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Master Ralph "Snake" Smith. He left a lasting legacy, and will be greatly missed.

05/19/2026

Bill McCarter, one of our senior Black Belts passed away this weekend. He was a kind and patient instructor, and an excellent teacher. He held a wealth of knowledge in both technique and history. He was an excellent practitioner, and he will be greatly missed.

Out of respect for Bill and his family, the dojo will be closed this Thursday.

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William C. McCarter 12/02/1948 - 05/16/2026 May 18 Written By Blount Funeral and Cremation Share to Facebook William C. McCarter, 77, of Friendsville, TN passed away at home May 16, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.He is preceded in death by father and mother, Major C. and Emma Je...

05/11/2026

The legacy continues.

Join us in honoring the newest members of the 2026 Isshinryu Hall of Fame:
Allan G. Ferens
Robby Pushard
Peter Keko
Wade Honeycutt

This year’s Hall of Fame Banquet will feature:
🏆 17 Award Categories
🔥 Top 5 Finalists in every category
👊 Winners revealed LIVE at the banquet
🥋 4 New Hall of Fame Inductees

From young rising stars to lifelong contributors to Isshinryu Karate, this will be a night dedicated to honoring legacy, preserving tradition, and celebrating the people who continue to move Isshinryu forward.

Whether you are a competitor, instructor, student, family member, or lifelong supporter of the art… this is the one weekend each year where the entire Isshinryu community comes together.

🎟️ Banquet registration is open now:
www.theihof.com

05/05/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER.

After reviewing 500+ nominations from across the country and beyond, the Isshinryu Hall of Fame Board of Directors has made its decisions.

💥 The Top 5 Finalists in all 17 categories are officially set.
🏆 The 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees have been selected.

These are the individuals who represent the very best of our system—
dedication, legacy, leadership, and impact.

This isn’t just recognition…
This is history being written.

Please see the graphic for the announcements and tag anyone you know on the list! Spread the word!

If you haven’t made your plans yet, now is the time You can still take advantage of the Early Bird pricing until May 10th!!!

📍 Gatlinburg, Tennessee
📅 July 17–18, 2026

Be there to witness it. Celebrate with us and Be there to be part of it.

👉 Register now: www.theihof.com

04/12/2026

Spring classes are starting up! Teens & Adults meet each Monday and Thursday night (7:00pm to 8:30pm). Kids (7 to 12 year-olds) meet each Wednesday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. New students are welcome to join!

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