United Isshin-ryū Karate Association
- United Isshin-ryū Karate Association
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abbreviation = UIKA
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formation = March 1977
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location = Spring Hill, FL
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leader_title = Director
leader_name = Harold Mitchum
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website = http://www.unitedisshinryukarate.com/
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The United Isshin-ryū Karate Association (UIKA) is an organization based in the United States that is devoted to practicing the Isshin-ryū style the way Master Tatsuo Shimabuku intended.
Origin
The UIKA was founded by Harold Mitchum, Ed Johnson, Arcenio J. Advincula, and Milledge Murphey in 1977. [ [http://www.isshin-ryu.com/isshinryu_karate.htm Isshin-ryu history] ]
Current Status
The UIKA is currently directed by Master Harold Mitchum.
Each year the UIKA holds a symposium where the members practice the kata of Isshin-ryū and discuss the bunkai for each kata. Several awards such as Instructor of the Year and Youth Contributor Award are given each year to outstanding practicioners.
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References
* [http://www.unitedisshinryukarate.com/ UIKA website]
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