Karate

Stone i
Outline
Thesis Statement: Isshinryu may be the youngest karate to come from Okinawa, but it is as rich with spirit as the earlier forms.
I. Background on Isshinryu founder.
A. Birth date and location.
B. Teachers and influence
C. Creation
II. Description of Emblem and patch.
A. Origin
B. Explanation and meaning
C. Symbolism
III. Kata
A. Brief overview
B. History
C. Explanation
D. Benefits
IV. Ranking sytem
A. Kyu ranks
B. Dan ranks
C. Promotion requirements
Stone 1
Isshinryu Karate
Isshinryu Karate was developed and introduced in 1954 by Tatsuo Shimabuku on the island of Ok…