What makes us different?

At Kazoku Isan Dojo we carry on an unorthodox approach to Isshin-ryu Karate as taught by O-Sensei Ralph Lindquist. While our lineage in isshin-ryu Karate is rich,  O-Sensei Lindquist learned from Shihan Harry Smith, Richard Keith, and eventually Grand Master Tetsuo Shimabuku, Our versions of the kata are unique. O-Sensei Lindquist was well traveled, picking up details from various first generation students. All of Lindquist Sensei’s Kata and Bunkai were pressure tested. If there was an adjustment that put the opponent in more discomfort, it was adapted. 

“What isn’t growing, is dying.”

Our approach to training the style is also unique. We study a principle based karate focusing on: quality movement, center connection, energy understandings, and efficiency of movement. Although we have a principle and sometimes esoteric approach to karate, everything is grounded in the practical application of our Karate.

There will be no knowledge, techniques, or understandings held back from our students. From white belt to black belt, everyone will be afforded the same opportunities and will be limited only by their abilities to apply themselves. 

From the minute you step on the floor, you will be taught how to be a sensei. A gift O-Sensei Lindquist gave every one of his students. And this is a gift we are more than happy to pay forward to all our students