Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School

10/27/2026

Growth doesn't happen when things are easy. It happens when we challenge ourselves, make mistakes, learn from them, and refuse to give up.

At Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School, we teach our students that success isn't about being the strongest, fastest, or most naturally talented. It's about having the discipline to keep improving, even when progress feels slow.

A growth mindset teaches us that failure isn't the opposite of success. It's part of the process.

Every class is an opportunity to build confidence, develop resilience, and discover what we're capable of achieving through consistent effort.

These lessons extend far beyond the dojo. We're not just teaching martial arts. We're helping develop individuals who have the courage to face challenges and the determination to overcome them.

Better Students. Stronger People.

Come discover what martial arts can do for you or your child at Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School!

10/22/2026

Growth doesn't happen by staying comfortable. It happens when we challenge ourselves, learn from our mistakes, and refuse to let setbacks define what we're capable of achieving.

At Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School, we teach our students that a growth mindset is about more than believing they can improve. It's about developing the discipline to put in the work, the courage to face challenges, and the perseverance to keep moving forward when progress becomes difficult.

Every class is an opportunity to grow, not just as a martial artist, but as an individual. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced student, the goal isn't perfection. It's becoming better than you were yesterday.

Join us and discover what you're capable of achieving!

Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
970 Isabel Drive, Lebanon, PA
717-272-9890
www.liks.net

Serving the Lebanon community since 1968 through discipline, fitness, and self-protection.

10/18/2026

Team Kata with bunkai.

10/17/2026

We had a very successful competition.
Mr. Adam - 1st in Bo Sai
2nd in Weapons
3rd in Kata
Sensei Freddie - 1st in Kata
1st in Bo Sai
1st in Kata Bunkai
2nd in Weapons
2nd in Kumite
Sensei Nate - 1st in Kata Bunkai
1st in Bo Bo
Sensei Phil - 1st in weapons
1st in Bo Bo
1st in Kata Bunkai
2nd in Kata

10/05/2026

Your thoughts are powerful—but they don’t always tell you the truth.
A strong mindset means learning to recognize doubt, fear, and negative self-talk without letting them control what you do next. In martial arts, we teach our students that confidence isn’t about never having those thoughts. It’s about choosing to keep moving forward anyway.
This month at Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School, our theme is Mindset. We’ll be helping our students understand that how they respond to challenges can be just as important as the challenge itself.
You don’t have to believe every thought you think.
Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
970 Isabel Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042
www.liks.net⁠�
717-272-9890

09/21/2026

Connection is more than simply being together. It’s building relationships, supporting one another, and recognizing that none of us grows alone.

In martial arts, we may each walk our own path, but the connections we build along the way make us stronger.

Different paths. One community. Stronger together.

Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
970 Isabel Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
717-272-9890
www.liks.net

Serving the Lebanon community since 1968.

08/06/2026

Purpose.

It's a simple word, but it has the power to change everything.

This month at Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School, we're exploring the leadership trait of Purpose. Every student has a reason for stepping onto the mat. Some come to build confidence. Others want to learn self-defense, improve their fitness, or simply challenge themselves in a positive environment.

Whatever the reason, that first step is only the beginning.

Purpose is what keeps us training when progress feels slow. It's what reminds us to keep trying after a mistake. It's what helps us choose discipline over excuses and growth over comfort.

Throughout this month, our students will be learning to ask an important question: "Why am I doing this?" Discovering that answer helps them build resilience, focus, and the confidence to pursue meaningful goals both inside and outside the dojo.

At Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School, we believe martial arts is about far more than punches and kicks. It's about developing the character and leadership skills that help our students succeed in every area of life.

If you've been thinking about starting martial arts, there's no better time to begin. Your journey starts with a single step, but it's your purpose that will carry you forward.

Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
970 Isabel Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042

717-272-9890

www.liks.net

07/30/2026

Sensei Philip was given an opportunity to be on the Kumite Lifestyle podcaat where he answered questions about his time in the dojo and his life outside.

In this episode of the Kumite Lifestyle Podcast, we sit down with P...

07/30/2026

This month we've been talking about courage, and as we close out the month, we'd like to leave our students with one final thought.

Courage is not the absence of fear. It is the decision that fear will not determine who you become.

Every person will encounter fear throughout life. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of being different. Fear of standing alone. The question is not whether fear will appear, but whether we will surrender to it or move through it.

Every class at Lebanon Isshinryu Karate gives our students an opportunity to practice making that choice. It takes courage to walk through the doors for the first time. It takes courage to attempt a technique that seems impossible, to stand in front of others during a belt test, to accept correction with humility, and to continue training when progress feels slow.

We believe character is forged by consistently choosing growth over comfort. Every challenge accepted, every obstacle faced, and every setback overcome reinforces the idea that we are not defined by our circumstances or emotions. We are defined by the decisions we make when those circumstances and emotions are pressing against us.

Martial arts is about far more than learning how to punch and kick. It is about developing the discipline to confront difficulty, the confidence to act with purpose, and the resilience to continue moving forward when quitting would be easier. Those lessons extend well beyond the dojo and prepare our students to become capable leaders in their families, schools, workplaces, and communities.

Courage is not a single heroic act. It is a way of living that says, "I may not control everything that happens to me, but I will always control how I respond."

If that is the kind of mindset you want your child to develop, we invite you to come see what Lebanon Isshinryu Karate is all about.

Lebanon Isshinryu Karate
970 Isabel Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042

717-272-9890

www.liks.net

07/22/2026

Today, the Isshinryu community lost one of its great ambassadors.
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Grandmaster Nick Adler.
For decades, Grandmaster Adler dedicated his life to preserving, teaching, and advancing Isshinryu Karate. His knowledge, humility, and unwavering commitment to the art helped shape generations of karateka across the world. His influence reached far beyond the dojo floor, reminding us that the true measure of a martial artist is found not only in technical skill, but in character, integrity, and the willingness to pass knowledge on to others.
Here at Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School, this loss is deeply personal. Grandmaster Adler was a longtime friend of our own Shihan John Devine. Their friendship, built through years of training, competition, and a shared love of Isshinryu, is a testament to the lifelong bonds that martial arts create. We know that today Shihan has lost not only a fellow master, but a dear friend.
While Grandmaster Adler's passing leaves a tremendous void, his teachings and example will continue to live on every time an Isshinryu student steps onto the dojo floor, ties on a belt, and strives to become a little better than they were yesterday.
On behalf of everyone at Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School, we extend our deepest condolences to the Adler family, his students, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Thank you, Grandmaster Adler, for your lifetime of service to Isshinryu. Your legacy will continue through every generation of karateka you inspired.