Eastern Shore Isshinryu Karate School, LLC

08/04/2026

Students working with arnis sticks tonight!

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

The work toward an even better 2027 Isshinryu Hall of Fame Weekend has officially begun.

This weekend, our Board of Directors held our first post-event debrief and planning meeting. We spent significant time reviewing the feedback that so many of you took the time to provide. Every survey response, email, conversation, and constructive suggestion was heard, discussed, and weighed heavily as we began shaping next year’s event.

While there is still much work ahead, several priorities have already been identified, including:

• A comprehensive review and refinement of the tournament rules.
• Enhanced training and preparation for our officials and judges.
• A complete revamp of Uventex training for board members, coordinators, registration volunteers and scorekeepers.
• Greater clarity in division breakdowns, tournament procedures, and day-of-event communications, including ring assignments and reassignments.
• Continued evaluation of every aspect of the tournament and banquet to improve the experience for competitors, officials, volunteers, and spectators alike.

The 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend was filled with incredible moments, record-setting accomplishments, and memories we’ll never forget. At the same time, we recognize there are areas where we can improve. Our commitment is to celebrate what went well while honestly addressing what can be better. We believe that’s how a great event becomes an even greater tradition.

To everyone who completed our survey, reached out personally, or shared constructive feedback, thank you! Your voice matters, and it is already influencing our plans for 2027.

📅 Mark your calendars!

46th Annual Isshinryu Hall of Fame Weekend
July 16–17, 2027
Gatlinburg, Tennessee

📝 Registration officially opens January 1, 2027.

We can’t wait to welcome our Isshinryu family back to the Smoky Mountains as we continue honoring our traditions while building an even stronger event for generations to come.

Thank you for your continued support, and we’ll see you in Gatlinburg!

08/01/2026

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07/21/2026

Isshinryu Hall of Fame 2026!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day 250!

05/30/2026

Today, we pause to remember the founder of our beloved art, Soke Tatsuo Shimabuku.

On May 30, 1975, the Isshinryu community lost the man whose vision, dedication, and innovation gave birth to a style that would spread across the world and touch countless lives.

More than five decades later, his influence remains evident in every dojo, every kata, every act of discipline, and every student who steps onto the training floor seeking personal growth through Isshinryu Karate.

While generations have passed since Soke’s time, the values he embodied—humility, perseverance, respect, and continuous improvement—remain at the heart of our practice today.

As members of the global Isshinryu family, we honor his memory with gratitude and recommit ourselves to preserving and sharing the legacy he entrusted to us.

May we never forget the man whose teachings continue to unite us across countries, organizations, and generations.

Domo Arigato Gozaimash*ta, Soke Tatsuo Shimabuku.

Forever Honored. Never Forgotten.