Spencer's Isshinryu Karate

08/23/2026

Isshinryu’s debut at the IMAF is coming in October!!! Are you signed up yet?

The International Martial Arts Festival is where the entire world of martial arts comes together under one roof, on one competition floor, for one unforgettable weekend.

This year, IMAF brings together 9 disciplines, each with its own dedicated competition:

🇺🇸 USA Sport Karate International Championship
🥊 USA Sport Kombat International Championship
🦵 Olympic Taekwondo
🥋 Isshinryu Karate Championship
🇺🇸 U.S. Invitational and State Games
🥋 ITF America Open Championships
🧱 World Breaking Championship
🤼 Daytona Open Grappling
⚔️ Tameshigiri Cutting Challenge

Whether you're a traditional stylist, a kombat competitor, a breaker, a grappler, or a weapons specialist your discipline has a home at IMAF.

Visit the website to explore each division, check out the venue, book your stay, and get registered for October 16–18, 2026 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL.

One festival. Nine disciplines.
This is where the world comes together.

👉 imafcompete.com

07/24/2026

Way to represent the great teachings of Grand Master Angi Uezu!! He would be so proud of all of us who represented his association this weekend!

Congratulations to everyone who represented the Okinawa Isshinryu Karate Kobudo Association (OIKKA) at the 2026 Isshinryu Hall of Fame in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! What an incredible weekend showcasing excellence, sportsmanship, and the true spirit of Isshinryu.

A huge congratulations to Sensei Phil Ebersole on being named Male Karateka of the Year, Renshi Nick Arndt for receiving the prestigious Harold Long Spirit of Isshinryu Award and Vance Otto for winning Male Karateka of the Year for 12 & under. All three honors are a testament to years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to Isshinryu.

Congratulations as well to our Grand Champions! Sensei Sophia Costa captured both the Women’s Grand Champion titles in Kata and Kumite, while Renshi Nick Arndt earned both the Men’s Grand Champion titles in Kata and Kobudo. An outstanding accomplishment by two exceptional martial artists!

To every OIKKA member who stepped onto the floor, thank you for representing our association with pride, humility, and class. Every competitor played a part in showcasing the strength, tradition, and spirit of OIKKA throughout the weekend.

A very special thank you to Kyoshi Howard Steele for doing an outstanding job as Master of Ceremonies for both the awards banquet and the tournament. Your professionalism, energy, and passion helped make the entire event a memorable experience for everyone.

Congratulations once again to all the competitors, officials, volunteers, families, and supporters who made the 2026 Isshinryu Hall of Fame such a tremendous success. Here’s to honoring our tradition, celebrating one another, and continuing to grow the legacy of Isshinryu together.

07/24/2026

Don’t miss the 1st IMAF Isshinryu Championships in Daytona Beach, FL! Team events as well as individual events!! Check it out the page “IMAF Isshinryu Championships” for details and forthcoming videos!!

We are excited to be hosting the IMAF Isshinryu Championship this year as part of the International Martial Arts Festival . If you are an Isshinryu Stylist join us on October 16-18 in Daytona Beach.

See more at; www.IMAFCompete.com

07/24/2026

We are excited to be hosting the IMAF Isshinryu Championship this year as part of the International Martial Arts Festival . If you are an Isshinryu Stylist join us on October 16-18 in Daytona Beach.

See more at; www.IMAFCompete.com

05/24/2026

08/22/2025

Mark your calendars!!!

🥋 OIKKA GRANDMASTERS SYMPOSIUM – 2025 🥋

Mark your calendars and register early for Saturday, November 15th as the President and Vice Presidents of the OIKKA — Grandmaster Chris Chase, Grandmaster John Devine, and Grandmaster Reese Rigby — unite for an unforgettable all-day training event in Smyrna, Delaware!

This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from some of the most respected leaders in Isshinryu Karate and Kobudo. Their combined knowledge and experience is unparalleled, and they will be sharing it with YOU!

🗓 Event Details
📍 Location: Delaware Bushido Academy – 139 Pier Head Blvd, Smyrna, DE 19977
⏰ Doors Open: 7:30am | Training: 8:00am – 5:00pm
🥗 1-Hour Lunch Break + plenty of time for rest, hydration, pictures, fellowship, and Q&A.

✅ Open to ALL students ages 10+, all belt levels welcome!
✅ Participants may come and go throughout the day.
✅ Special workshops also offered with some of the association’s top Masters!

💥 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Only $65 per person if you register before October 1st!

Don’t miss this chance to grow, train, and connect with the OIKKA family. 🥋🔥

https://member-site.net/?EV--bcJMMJ

10/06/2023

Congratulations to all that participated!!

07/18/2023

Congratulations to all!! Way to represent the teachings of Grand Master Angi Uezu!! Our goal is always to represent his teachings with our greatest abilities!!! Well done!!

The OIKKA was well represented at the Isshinryu Hall of Fame tournament this past weekend in Gatlinburg TN. Congratulations to Mike Ogonowski, Philip Ebersole, Fredrick Thomas, Edward Rogers, Ryan Conway, Taylor Trasser, Joe Matuella, Adam Woodall and Angel Louie bringing home a collective 2 fourth places, 5 third places, 4 second places, 5 first places and a GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP!!! We are very proud 👊🏻