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* Mr. Long joined the Marine Corps in 1949, In the mid-1950's he was sent to Okinawa. He inquired of his house girl who the best karate instructor was on Okinawa. She did not hesitate in telling him that in Chun Village there was a teacher by the name of Tatsuo Shimabuku,who had the reputation of being the top instructor of karate on Okinawa. After several visits to Master Shimabuku's dojo, he was accepted and began training in 1955. He trained for nineteen months, as much as eight hours a day, seven days a week, in some cases. When Mr. Long returned to the United States, he was stationed at Twenty-nine Palms,California, where he opened his first dojo in his back yard. After his discharge from the Marine Corps, in July 1959, he returned to East Tennessee, and opened a dojo at the Marine Reserve Building on Alcoa HIghway. In 1963, he attended the systems head meeting of the first World Karate Tournament in Chicago, Illinois, to set-up rules for all American Karate Tournaments. In 1974, Mr. Long returned to Okinawa to consult with Grand Master Tatsuo Shimabuku concerning a new Karate Association. * The Association we know today as the, "International Isshin-Ryu Karate Association.(IIKA)". Thanks to Grand Master Long we have books and video tapes to help us keep Isshin-Ryu Karate traditional. Alot has changed since his death but Master Burris keeps the dream alive, along with other dedicated members of the IIKA. As long as we keep in our hearts the meaning of Isshin-Ryu ,Grand Master Shimabuku and Grand Master Long will live on, through every "Traditional" Isshinryu Kata we perform. (ONE HEART/ONE MIND)
*Isshin-Ryu Karate, The Ultimate Fighting Art(Long&McGee) pg,302

Master Longs Books and Tapes

VHS Format
Running Time: 60 Minutes
In VOLUME 1, Master Long introduces you to the dynamics of Master Shimabuku's CHARTS I & 2, demonstrating the proper execution of each technique, and explaining its purpose. The beginning Isshin-Ryu Kata's, SEISAN and SEIUCHIN, are demonstrated by Master Long from several different angles. Each kata is then divided into instructional parts and shown in slow motion as Master Long explains the purpose and movements of each.
HISTORICAL FOOTAGE OF MASTER TATSUO SHIMABUKU PERFORMING EACH KATA IS INCLUDED!
Long and McGhee
Hard Back (8 1/2 x 11)
320 pages
A comprehensive guide to Isshin-Ryu Karate encompassing History, Basics, Charts I and II, the eight empty hand kata, insight into Grand Master Tatsuo Shimabuku, People and a candid interview with Master Harold Long.

Hailed As The "Official Textbook" For Isshin-Ryu Karate

(Kumite Techniques)
Master Harold Long
VHS Format
Running Time: 41 Minutes
Volume 6, Kumite Techniques, demonstrates step-by-step instruction through 40 of Master Long's favorite kumite techniques. Many of these techniques were taught to Master Long by the late Grand Master Tatsuo Shimabuku while others were adapted by Master Long from the empty-hand katas. Each technique is demonstrated from a set position and slow motion is employed to maximize viewer comprehension.
(Basic Self-Defense Techniques)
Master Harold Long
VHS Format
Running Time: 50 Minutes
Master Long was one of the first Americans to introduce Isshin-Ryu into the U.S. having studied while stationed on Okinawa during the mid 1950's. He devoted his life to the teaching and promotion of Isshin-Ryu Karate throughout this country, and was one of the world's foremost authorities on self-defense. Over his 40+ years, Master Long taught over 40,000 civilians, law enforcement officers and military personnel SELF-DEFENSE. All of these techniques have been proven in the classroom, and in actual instances of attack. Master Long takes YOU through 45 EMPTY-HANDED techniques. You will learn basic techniques for Street Fighting, Knife and Club Defense, and Hold Breaking. Close-ups and slow-motion camera effects make each technique EASY TO LEARN AND SIMPLE TO USE! No special skills or training are needed, only the desire to learn how to protect yourself. Men, women and children of all ages will benefit from the techniques contained on this tape.
(Basic Self-Defense Techniques for Women)
Master Harold Long
VHS Format
Running Time: 50 Minutes
Master Long was one of the first Americans to introduce Isshin-Ryu into the U.S. having studied while stationed on Okinawa during the mid 1950's. He devoted his life to the teaching and promotion of Isshin-Ryu Karate throughout this country, and was one of the world's foremost authorities on self-defense. Over his 40+ years, Master Long taught over 40,000 civilians, law enforcement officers and military personnel SELF-DEFENSE. All of these techniques have been proven in the classroom, and in actual instances of attack. As Master Long simulates various attack modes, Sensei Stacie Manis, a 17 year-old 4th Degree Black Belt shows how you can defend yourself and escape! YOU will learn 44 dynamic EMPTY-HANDED techniques. Close-ups and slow-motion camera effects make each technique EASY TO LEARN AND SIMPLE TO USE! No special skills or training are needed, only the desire to learn how to protect yourself. Anyone with small physical characteristics can learn how to evade and deter attackers much larger than themselves using the techniques on this video. Part # Description
(Bo Katas)
Master Harold Long
VHS Format
Running Time: 56 Minutes
In Volume 4, Chief Weapons Instructor, Mike Garner demonstrates Tokumeni-No-Kun, Urashi-No-Kun, Shi-Shin-No-Kun-Dai, and the exercise Bo-Bo Kumite. Each kata is shown with a front view, an angle view and an over-head view, and then is divided into instructional parts and narrated by Sensei Garner. Slow motion is employed in key instructional parts. HISTORICAL FOOTAGE OF MASTER TATSUO SHIMABUKU PERFORMING EACH KATA IS INCLUDED!
(Sai & Tonfa)
Master Harold Long
VHS Format
Running Time: 60 Minutes
In Volume 5, Chief Weapons Instructor, Mike Garner demonstrates Kusanku-No-Sai, Chatan-Yara-No-Sai, Higa-No-Tui-Fa, and the exercise Bo-Sai Kumite. Each kata is shown with a front view, an angle view and an over-head view, and then is divided into instructional parts and narrated by Sensei Garner. Slow motion is employed in key instructional parts. HISTORICAL FOOTAGE OF MASTER TATSUO SHIMABUKU PERFORMING EACH KATA IS INCLUDED!

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