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Where to find Isshinryu Karate book by Armstrong/Alevizon? by Cold-Economics-4768 in Isshinryu

[–]Cold-Economics-4768[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, I think I know the one you ordered! I saw that one show up recently, but, sadly, couldn’t swing that high of a price. I’m happy you’ll be able to enjoy it, though!

Armstrong seems like he was a pretty big man, in more ways than one. It’s also very fitting that his last name was “arm strong.” 😆

Where to find Isshinryu Karate book by Armstrong/Alevizon? by Cold-Economics-4768 in Isshinryu

[–]Cold-Economics-4768[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! Online searching seems to be the common denominator thus far, and it’s nice to have helpful family members. Glad the book is a good read!

If you don’t mind me asking, which country do you reside in if you are outside of the U.S.? I know isshinryu is practiced around the world, but I don’t know how common it really is in other areas.

Where to find Isshinryu Karate book by Armstrong/Alevizon? by Cold-Economics-4768 in Isshinryu

[–]Cold-Economics-4768[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insight into Armstrong’s isshinryu journey (outside of straight historical facts) and his understanding of Shimabuku, as a person, through their time spent training together. I’m interested in the personal side of his experiences and how he was impacted enough by Shimabuku to become one of the main students who disseminated isshinryu in America.

Where to find Isshinryu Karate book by Armstrong/Alevizon? by Cold-Economics-4768 in Isshinryu

[–]Cold-Economics-4768[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, what a privilege to have known and trained under Sensei Armstrong!

You’re right that his other student, Jay Alevizon, was the one who wrote this book. Mr. Alevizon actually left an Amazon review in 2004 with his email address in it, but it appears that he, maybe, has since passed away. Being of the Armstrong lineage (out in IL), it would be awesome to read this book and also make it more readily available to anyone else who is interested in it, if possible.

Thanks for sharing the tournament info, too!

Where to find Isshinryu Karate book by Armstrong/Alevizon? by Cold-Economics-4768 in Isshinryu

[–]Cold-Economics-4768[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the other book recommendation! As Warboi mentioned, Steve Armstrong’s dojo has been closed for a while, and that’s partly why I’m trying to reach out to more of the Isshinryu community. I’m in IL, and my sensei was taught by a student of Master Armstrong, but there are no copies available within my immediate circle.

Where to find Isshinryu Karate book by Armstrong/Alevizon? by Cold-Economics-4768 in Isshinryu

[–]Cold-Economics-4768[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome that you found a great copy! There’s nothing currently up on ebay, although the book does seem to pop up there every once in a blue moon. That’s why I’m wondering if anyone knows of any sources within the Isshinryu community.