Holloway’s Isshin Ryu Karate

Specialties

We are a traditional martial arts Dojo. You learn practical street self-​defense through application of techniques. You gain self-​confidence, respect, and honor through training. We train folks from 5 yrs to 75yrs old who want to have better balance/​harmony in their lives.

History

Established in 1981.

We began in a shared facility with the idea to provide an outlet to keep kids off the street. We morphed from a hobby to a business as more people saw the benefit to training for a more balanced life.

We re-​located in Waterford, MI in 2002 and continue to help people improve through martial arts. We teach honor, respect, truth, and perseverance to our students so the community at large can improve. This is more than exercise, it is family, it is a way of life.

Meet the Business Owner

Daniel H.

Business Owner

Holloway Sensei began his training in 1968 as a 15 yr. old just trying to make sense of things. He was born in Japan to a Japanese mother and American father. He still maintains his ethnic heritage. His education includes: AA, BSBA, MBA, and DBA. He is the vice-​president of the United Isshin Ryu Karate Association and holds the rank of Ku

Dan (9^th Dan). His Sensei is Harold Mithcum, the highest ranking American to have studied with Master Shimabuku (founder of Isshin Ryu). Additionally, Holloway is a commercial pilot with ratings for instruments, seaplanes, and tail-​wheels.