 | In this professional, full color video Master Duessel demonstrates the 8 empty hand and 6 weapon katas taught to him by Isshinryu founder Tatsuo Shimabuku. Over four decades of martial art training have chiseled a living legend in Isshinryu karate. Promoted to Shodan personally by Tatsuo Shimabuku in 1964, William H. Duessel has risen to become the ever promoted to 9th Dan in the 35,000 plus member Isshinryu World Karate Association (in 1990, by President Kichiro Shimabuku, 10th Dan). The power of Isshinryu karate is evident as Master William H. Duessel executes each technique with trademark speed and form. Included are detailed applications of the movements from each kata. 
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| Karate Seminars Conducted by Master William H. Duessel Fundamentals of karate, insights into Isshinryu, mastering katas & weapons, ways to improve techniques, speed and form, increase power. These and many, many other subjects can be available to you and your school. For more information e-mail webmaster@hanshiduessel.com | |||
Isshinryu Karate Academy
600 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220Telephone: (412) 928-8460
A traditional Isshinryu Karate School co-founded by Sensei William Duessel, 9th degree black belt and the highest ranking IWKA practitioner in the United States.