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About the Order of Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts
The Order of Isshin-Ryu is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by Master Toby Cooling in 1971.
Goals of the Order of Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts
- To provide one of the best self-defense and traditional training programs available
- Provide and maintain standards for the attainment of black belt status;
- Foster a sense of family and community among members;
- Organize trainings, competitions, and special classes to provide opportunities for members to learn and grow within the martial arts;
- Keep the costs of participation as low as possible for members;
- Provide scholarship programs for eligible students.
Roots in Isshinryu Karate
The Order of Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts has its roots in Isshinryu Karate (one heart way). It was developed by the late Master Tatsuo Shimabuku in the early 1950s on the island of Okinawa, a prefecture of Japan. It is a hybrid of the two types of karate that Master Shimabuku studied: Shorin Ryu and Goju Ryu, along with some classical Okinawan weaponry.
It has grown tremendously throughout the United States since he began training the US Marines stationed there in the 1950s and 1960s. Our training is directed specifically for self-defense and personal growth, not for sport or recreation.
From the wonderful base of Isshin-Ryu Karate
To the wonderful base of Isshin-Ryu Karate, Grandmaster Toby Cooling and his senior black belts have added other training to give our members a well-rounded curriculum: Kobudo (traditional Okinawan weapons), Kendo (art of the sword), Chin-na (control techniques), SMP Arnis (stick and knife), and Pain/Leverage Compliance techniques.
Membership with the Order of Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts!
At the Ocean Pines Martial Arts Academy, our martial arts training represents the teachings and principles of Order of Isshin-Ryu (OI), which is interested in quality, not quantity. A person’s character and integrity are paramount to being accepted as a member.
If you are starting out as a new student at the Ocean Pines Martial Arts Academy, you are required to become a member after 60 days.
As a current student of the Ocean Pines Martial Arts Academy, and directed by Sensei Michael Nolen to become a member of the Order of Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts, click the button below to visit the OIMA Website to complete your membership application.
Our Martial Arts & Karate Classes in Ocean Pines!
Adult Martial Arts Classes & Karate Classes
Our Adult Martial Arts Training in Ocean Pines focuses on practical martial arts techniques from our Order of Isshinryu Martial Arts principles. Learn modern close-quarter combat strategies including Kata, Chin-na (control techniques), Kyusho, Traditional Jiu-Jitsu, Introduction to Modern Arnis, Pain/Leverage Compliance techniques.
Kids Martial Arts Classes & Karate Classes
Our Kids Martial Arts Classes (for Age 7+) in Ocean Pines is available 3 Nights a Week too!
Our Kids Martial Arts Classes & Karate Classes focuses on principles of Order of Isshinryu Martial Arts building confidence, disciple, and self defense techniques!