alanseijas Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Hello everyone. My name is Alan Seijas. I started praticing Isshinryu Karate in 1983, and achieved my Shodan in 1989. I studied Shorinryu for 2 years, and have returned to Isshinryu full time. I have 2 boys, 6 and 3; and they both study Isshinryu as well. Thanks for welcoming me to this forum, and I look forward to an informative relationship. The patch or crest worn by Isshinryu karateka often raises admiration and curiosity. The patch is based on a day dream Tatsuo Shimabuku had in the fifties while he was creating his karate style. This dream was the missing piece in the puzzle called Isshinryu. The patch is often incorrectly called Mizu Gami, which means 'water goddess'. Originally the Isshinryu emblem was called 'Isshinryu No Megami', which means 'Goddess of Isshinryu'. The goddess is the Goddess of Isshinryu karate and not the goddess of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Welcome aboard, hope you enjoy the forum! Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gheinisch Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Glad your joined us. Welcome! "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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