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Since 1979
Isshinryu Practitioners Building Comradery & Recognizing Master Tatsuo Shimabuku's Vision
Young Karate-Ka 12 & Under
Male & Female
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A member of their dojo for 2 years.
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Outstanding dedication to his/her dojo.
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Dedication to the art of Isshinryu Karate.
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Is an example for other students.
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Assists their sensei whenever called upon.
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Contributes to the community beyond the dojo.
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Ages 12 & Under prior to April 1st
Teen Karate-Ka13 - 17 Yrs
Male & Female
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A member of their dojo for 2 years.
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Outstanding dedication to his/her dojo.
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Dedication to the art of Isshinryu Karate.
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Is an example for other students.
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Assist their sensei whenever the opportunity presents itself.
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Contributes to the community beyond their dojo.
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Nominee should understand the qualities of honor, loyalty, and fortitude.
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Nominee should be examples of these qualities to their peers and others outside of their dojo.
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Ages 13 - 17 yrs prior to April 1st
Karate-Ka of the Year18 & Up
Male & Female
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A member of their dojo for 2 years.
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Outstanding dedication to his/her dojo.
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Dedication to the art of Isshinryu Karate.
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Is an example for other students.
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Assists their sensei whenever the opportunity presents itself.
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Contributes to the community beyond their dojo.
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Nominee should understand the qualities of honor, loyalty, and fortitude.
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Nominee should be examples of these qualities to their peers and others outside of their dojo.
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Age 18 or older prior to April 1st
Junior Competitor of the Year
Male & Female
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Has competed in Open and Isshinryu Tournaments throughout the year.
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Has competed in several tournaments during the calendar year.
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Has traveled & competed outside his / her home state during the calendar year.
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Individual portrays humbleness in victory, and graciousness in defeat.
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Although fiercely competitive, they set an example for other karate-ka inside and outside the ring by demonstrating the virtues of a true warrior.
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They are courteous to both ring officials and their competitors.
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Ages 17 yrs & under prior to April 1st
Competitor of the Year
Male & Female
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Has competed in Open & Isshinryu only Tournaments throughout the year.
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Has competed in several tournament during the calendar year.
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Has traveled & competed outside his/ her home state during the calendar year.
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In Addition:
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Individual portrays humbleness in victory, and graciousness in defeat.
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Although fiercely competitive, they set an example for other karate-ka inside and outside the ring by demonstrating the virtues of a true warrior.
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They are courteous to both ring officials and their competitors.
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Ages 18 yrs or older prior to April 1st
Instructor of the Year
Male & Female
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Should hold the rank of San Dan or higher.
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Has been an Instructor for at Ieast 5 years.
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Nominee should be an outstanding example of “one who has gone before.”
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Be a leader within and outside of his/her dojo.
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Be a living example of the qualities of honor, loyalty, and fortitude.
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Be a seeker of knowledge as well as an advocate of the knowledge he/she has gained in the martial arts.
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He/she should be an experienced sensei.
The Don Nagle
Sensei of Sensei Award
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Must be a Roku-Dan or higher.
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Must have at least 2 Generations of Students.
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Individual has been actively instructing black belt students for many years.
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Be an innovator, constantly working to improve their teaching methods.
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Teach students how to be a Sensei, thru hands-on experience and by setting an example.
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Sought knowledge in other areas outside Isshinryu.
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Lived a life that others want to emulate.
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Display character, honor, and courage that other people aspire to.
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Influence extending beyond the realm of the dojo and into the community.
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Be well respected by others outside of dojo from both in and outside the martial arts community.
Dojo of the Year
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Awarded to a group of Isshinryu practitioners who have worked as a team to promote Isshinryu in their community.
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Exemplify the family atmosphere that Isshinryu promotes; demonstrating team work as a unit, selflessly supporting each other.
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The group pulls together to help each other, and demonstrates how commitment to each other can make a dojo strong.
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The physical presence presents a positive impression to the community.
The Harold Long
Spirit of Isshinryu Award
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Be respected as an ambassador of Isshinryu.
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Traveled throughout the United States to promote the art of Isshinryu Karate.
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Shared their knowledge freely with practitioners both in and outside Isshinryu Karate.
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Worked to increase their personal knowledge of our art.
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Be living examples of honor, loyalty, and courage, and have not sacrificed their own integrity for the sake of notoriety.
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Rise to the occasion, serving in leadership, capacities for his/her Sensei of organization.
Induction into
The Isshinryu Hall of Fame
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Uninterrupted in Isshinryu Karate for at least 20 years.
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Roku-Dan or higher.
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Is or has been a Head Sensei of his / her own Dojo
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Traveled to promote Isshinryu Karate.
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Become well known as an ambassador of Isshinryu beyond the dojo and Isshinryu organization.
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Be well respected by non-martial artists as well as those within the martial arts community.
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Act in a non-political manner in promoting the unity of Isshinryu Karate, holding the cause of Isshinryu Karate above personal gain.
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Act in a modest manner in the eyes of their students or peers; never by disparaging others.
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Be one who has stepped forward and assumed the responsibilities of being in a leadership role when called upon.
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Demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity, dignity, and honor.
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Possess a demeanor and character will be a legacy to all members of the Isshinryu family.