From our families to yours—Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Isshinryu Hall of Fame Board of Directors. This past year reminded us that Isshinryu is more than a style. It’s a family. A lineage. A shared responsibility to honor the past while building the future. As we celebrate Christmas, we’re reminded that true strength is found in humility, service, and love for one another. We’re grateful for every dojo, instructor, student, competitor, and supporter who continues to carry this art

For the first time ever, Isshinryu Hall of Fame nominations and tournament registration are set to officially open on January 1st — and our team is working hard behind the scenes to make this the most streamlined, accessible, and exciting Isshinryu Hall of Fame experience to date. The Board has been meeting, refining systems, updating criteria, and building out new tools to ensure that every competitor, instructor, and supporter has the best possible experience leading into the 2026 event. This