Special Videos

Sensei Robert Murphy, Sensei Leo Weber, Gogen Yamaguchi circ. 1968

Mike Donnell’s 1977 documentary on the Isshin Shorinji Ryu Karate Club at the University of Wyoming. Mr. Donnell, a Green Belt at the time., produced this video as a Cinematography class project. He was the writer, director, camera operator, editor and narrator.

Sensei Robert “Pat” Dolan’s instructional video developed when he was working with members of the Colorado Avalanche NHL hockey team.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Shi Ho Hai demonstrated by style Founder Soke Robert Murphy in 2000, generously shot and provided by Mr, Russ Tippett.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Phoenix Dragon Chointo (Gankaku Sho) demonstrated by style Founder Soke Robert Murphy in 2000, generously shot and provided by Mr, Russ Tippett.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Shi Shi no Kun demonstrated by style Founder Soke Robert Murphy in 2000, generously shot and provided by Mr, Russ Tippett.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Seiuchin demonstrated by style Founder Soke Robert Murphy in 2000, generously shot and provided by Mr, Russ Tippett.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Honored Masters (Sunsu) demonstrated by style Founder Soke Robert Murphy in 2000, generously shot and provided by Mr, Russ Tippett.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Tokumine no Kun demonstrated by style Founder Soke Robert Murphy in 2000, generously shot and provided by Mr, Russ Tippett.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Essentials and Intuitive Set of ISR demonstrated by style Founder Soke Robert Murphy in 2000, generously shot and provided by Mr, Russ Tippett.

Isshin Shorinji Ryu kata Three Pillars (Metamorphosis) (Sanchin) demonstrated by style Founder Soke Robert Murphy in 2000, generously shot and provided by Mr, Russ Tippett.