Knight’s Isshin-Ryu Karate & Kobudo

Specialties

Mission Statement

Knight’s Isshin-​Ryu Karate & Kobudo teaches traditional Okinawan martial arts in the Kailua community and promotes self-​defense, physical fitness, and family values in a fun, safe and positive environment.

Credentials

Knight’s Isshin-​Ryu Karate & Kobudo was established in 1995 by David and Stacie Knight. Chief instructor, David Knight (U.S. Army, Ret.), is one of only nine certified Isshin-​Kai instructors and the only one in the state of Hawaii. Stacie Knight is also a 2^nd degree Black Belt in Isshin-​Ryu Karate. Most importantly we care about you, your goals, and your ohana.

What Makes Isshin-​Ryu Karate Unique?

On January 15^th, 1956, Master Tatsuo Shimabuku, the founder of Isshin-​Ryu Karate, officially named his style. He combined the Okinawan culture and its philosophies with techniques from traditional Okinawan styles such as Shorin-​Ryu, Goju-​Ryu, and Kobudo (weapons)…

History

Established in 1995.

My Wife and I started our dojo in 1995 as a parttime business. After I retired from the Army we decided to set up a full time dojo and live our life dream of running a family oriented Karate dojo so we can give back to the community.

Meet the Business Owner

David L.

Business Owner

David L. Knight was born on September 10, 1969, in Shreveport, Louisiana. David started learning martial arts at the age of 11 under Sensei Dale Bryner. After studying several other martial arts, David started Isshin-​ryu karate in Hammond, LA in 1991. David continued his Isshin-​ryu training after he was commissioned to 2^nd LT. in the US Army.

In 1996 Sensei Arcenio J. Advincula accepted David Knight as an Isshin-​ryu karate student. Under Sensei Advincula’s direct tutelage, David was promoted to Rokudan in Isshin-​ryu karate, and has also trained in Hindiandi Gung Fu, Ryu Kon Kai Kobudo and ACE Escrima from Sensei Advincula.

David Knight was promoted to 6^th Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate by Sensei A.J. Advincula in Kailua, HI 7 May 2010 and has been certified and issued his 2^nd (Shihan) Renshi teaching certificate.