The Martial Arts comprise a large body of material, sourcing from many countries and peoples.

Isshinryu Karate sprang from the studies of Tatsuo Shimabuku on Okinawa, and his desire to teach what he learnt.

Today, much which passes as a Martial Art, has left the original design. I have concerns whether we can even honorably use the term 'karate' as a result of the actions of so many outside of our definition.

Bushi No Te Isshinryu, dedicated to the art conceived by Tatsuo Shimabuku, is a desire to return to that time before the turn of the 20th Century, before the modern structures were incorporated. When instruction was personal and as one to one as possible.

I have had a chance to train with an extremely wide range of individuals. All of them graced with knowledge and abilities, far exceeding my own. I wish to pass along to my students as much knowledge in the study of Isshinryu as I possibly can, develop their potential as fully as I can and share the wider body of knowledge I have been fortunate to obtain.

I have always offered my instruction to the youth of my community for free, following the example of many adults who did the same in many different ways when I was young. I do so in respect for their example.

I do my best to keep the student to instructor ratio at 3 to 1 or less, whenever possible.

I trust my students to compensate me. Simply by obtaining their Black Belts and becoming a positive force in the martial arts through their actions. Learning something from the time they spend with me, and becoming a positive force describing the Martial Arts for the remainder of their lives.

I vow to always make my instruction as challenging and wide ranging as I determine a student can handle.

I will set no limits on the challenge we may follow.

I will accept no limits on myself.

Whether I succeed or not, I fully enjoy everything Bushi No Te has become, and always invite those who wish the challenge to join me.