Photo by: David Gabbard
Hanshi Phil Little - Honored
"International Grandmaster of the Year"
From The World Head of Family Sokeship Council
A "Worlds Grandmaster Council" of 9th and 10th Degree black
Belts of all styles all over the world
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Grandmaster
Hanshi Little's professional
achievements are many: ·
1st
generation and Hanshi to Grandmaster Harold G. Long, Ju-Dan, Pioneer,
Isshinryu Karate ·
Inheritor
of the Harold G. Long lineage, Shimabuku-Long Isshinryu® ·
President
and Founder, United States Isshinryu Karate Association ·
Founder
of Isshinryu Tactical Solutions / Instinctive Tactical Solutions
(I.T.S.)® ·
4
time International Karate Champion ·
Co-author
of Okinawan Weapons and Bo Fighting
Techniques with Grandmaster Harold G. Long ·
Co-author
of Okinawan Weapons, Sai and Tonfa
Fighting Techniques with Grandmaster Harold Long ·
Isshinryu
Hall of Fame Member, Inducted 1992 ·
Isshinryu
Hall of Fame “Dojo of the Year” awarded in 1984 and 1996 ·
World
Head of Family Sokeship Council International Hall of Fame, Inducted 1997
of Silver Lifetime Achievement Award ·
World
Karate Union Hall of Fame Member, Inducted 1997 as Karate Man of the Year ·
World
Head of Family Sokeship Council International Hall of Fame, Inducted 1998
as "Outstanding
Contribution to Isshinryu Karate" ·
World
Head of Family Sokeship Council International, Made a Member of The
Sokeship Council 1998 ·
Universal
Martial Arts Hall of Fame Member, Inducted 1998 as Grandmaster of the Year
- Weapons ·
World
Head of Family Sokeship Council International Hall of Fame, Inducted 1999
Grandmaster Instructor of the Year, Isshinryu Karate ·
World
Karate Union Hall of Fame Board of Directors 1999 elected and presented
the Sword of Honor by a special presentation by Grandmaster Don Nagle in
Memory and Honor of Grandmaster Harold G. Long ·
Universal
Martial Arts Hall of Fame Induction 1999 for Organization of the Year
(United States Isshinryu Karate Association) ·
World
Head of Family Sokeship Council International Hall of Fame, Recognizes
Internationally by Induction 2000 “Inheritor of the Shimabuku-Long®
Lineage of Isshinryu Karate”. ·
Australian
Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Inducted 2000 Hall of Fame Member and added as
a Sokeship Council Member ·
World
Karate Union Hall of Fame Inducted 2000 Most Distinguished Board of
Director ·
World
Head of Family Sokeship Council International Hall of Fame, Inducted 2001
“Ambassador of Isshinryu Karate-Do” ·
Action
Martial Arts Magazine Hall Of Fame Inducted 2001 “Grandmaster of the
Year, Isshinryu Karate-Do” ·
International
Police Tactics Instructors Association, Vice President and South Carolina
State Director ·
Past
Chairman and Board Member of the Isshinryu Hall of Fame ·
Past
Vice President of the International Isshinryu Karate Association (I.I.K.A.)
Resigned 1998 ·
Member
of the United Isshinryu Council ·
2002
Appointment to the “Advisory Council of the Police Martial Arts
Association International” ·
2002
Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Induction as “Grandmaster
of the year, International Police Tactics,
(I.T.S.) ™ Instinctive Tactical Solutions ™.
Isshinryu · 2002 World Head Of Family Sokeship Council Hall Of Fame International, Induction as, “Pioneer of Isshinryu – Instinctive Tactical Solutions (I.T.S.) ™
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Grandmaster Phil Little studied Isshinryu Karate under the late North American Pioneer, Grandmaster Harold G. Long for over three decades. During his competition years, Hanshi Little was known as a fierce opponent and well-rounded Karate-Ka, competitive in Kata, Kumite and Weapons.
On September 23rd, 1998, prior to his passing, Grandmaster Harold G. Long conferred upon Hanshi Little the rank of Ju-dan, 10th Degree Black Belt and requested that Hanshi Little carry forth the Shimabuku-Long lineage of Isshinryu. He also signed and dated his personal red belt and presented it to Hanshi Little. At the September 23rd meeting with Little, Grandmaster Long and the Long family, Grandmaster Long entrusted Hanshi Little with the honor and responsibility of carrying forth his lineage. He charged him with the mission of furthering the challenge given to him in the early 1950's by Grandmaster Tatsuo Shimabuku, Soke, to advance Isshinryu Karate and spread his teachings throughout the United States and beyond. At this time he conferred his blessing on the formation of the United States Isshinryu Karate Associationä (U.S.I.K.A.). He called it, "The Isshinryu Association of the Future."
Grandmaster Harold Long passed away on October 12th, 1998, and through his Last Will and Testament, bequeathed his personal Isshinryu Karate files, awards and memorabilia to Hanshi Phil Little. Hanshi Little chose to remain at Ku-Dan (9th Degree Black Belt) out of respect for Grandmaster Don Nagle, a fellow Pioneer and Comrade of Grandmaster Long until the passing of Grandmaster Master Nagle on August 23rd 1999. Hanshi Phil Little then resumed the original conferred rank of September 23rd 1998 of Ju-dan.
In its founding year, the U.S.I.K.A. proved itself a force to contend with at the Isshinryu Hall of Fame Tournament, the largest gathering of Isshinryu Karate-Ka worldwide. The Association established itself as a competitive force of over 100 Karate-Ka strong. Members were victorious in Overall Team Competition, Kata Grand Championship, Men's Kumite Grand Championship, and Overall Grand Champion as well as many additional division championships in Kata, Kumite, and Weapons.
"Train Smart From The Start"
At the Phil Little Karate School, our philosophy is to "train smart from the start." Regardless of your age, attention is placed on giving you the most effective foundational skills for personal safety training. Isshinryu Karate, a martial art form that maximizes the efficiency of movements both hard and soft with fast and flowing, provides the ideal medium for physical, mental and spiritual health. It's a great way to get in shape while learning this invaluable life-saving protection system that is easy to learn and put into action.
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Black Belt Instructors of the Phil Little Karate School of Anderson, SC
Program Advantages
Program Fees
One price entities you to participate in all regular karate classes.
Individual Rates
Family discount rates available
No registration fees!
No additional fees for promotions or belt testing.
Adults Classes 18 and up (Your never to old to start)
Youth Groups Ages (6-8), (9-10), (11-12), (13-15),(16-17)
Uniform and supplies available for purchase.
Private self-defense instruction for Women and Men together or separate. Complete confidentiality.
For more information please contact :
Phil Little
864-225-8610
Email: eagle@usika.com
Dojo Etiquette
By Hanshi - Phil Little
Ju-Dan (10th Dan)
Isshinryu Karate
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