Maryville Isshin-Ryu Karate School

08/11/2026

Wow! We had a great time at the recent anti-bullying seminar hosted by our friends at Kelly’s Heroes and led by IHOF Instructor of the Year, Master Ben Gibson. The simple and effective techniques were great training tools for the kids and adults in attendance.

After the seminar, we had fun enjoying food and fellowship at the local park. It was a great day all around!

07/24/2026

We were beyond excited to issue a promotion in our kids class earlier this week.

It’s a big deal to earn an orange belt in our kids class. It takes time and means you have been consistently coming to class, working hard, accepting new things, and setting a great example.

07/24/2026

07/09/2026

Our Children's Class (7-12 year-olds) meets each Wednesday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Only $20.00 a month!

Our Teens and Adult class meets on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Only $40.00 a month.

Come join us at the Springbrook Recreation Center (1537 Dalton Street, in Alcoa).

Click here to view our website: maryvilleisshinryu.com

Or give us a call at 865-599-0452.

This is a great time to start up!

07/05/2026

Summer classes are starting up! Teens & Adults meet each Monday and Thursday night (7:00pm to 8:30pm). Kids (7 to 12 year-olds) meet each Wednesday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. New students are welcome to join!

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06/04/2026

Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Master Ralph "Snake" Smith. He left a lasting legacy, and will be greatly missed.

05/19/2026

Bill McCarter, one of our senior Black Belts passed away this weekend. He was a kind and patient instructor, and an excellent teacher. He held a wealth of knowledge in both technique and history. He was an excellent practitioner, and he will be greatly missed.

Out of respect for Bill and his family, the dojo will be closed this Thursday.

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William C. McCarter 12/02/1948 - 05/16/2026 May 18 Written By Blount Funeral and Cremation Share to Facebook William C. McCarter, 77, of Friendsville, TN passed away at home May 16, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.He is preceded in death by father and mother, Major C. and Emma Je...

05/11/2026

The legacy continues.

Join us in honoring the newest members of the 2026 Isshinryu Hall of Fame:
Allan G. Ferens
Robby Pushard
Peter Keko
Wade Honeycutt

This year’s Hall of Fame Banquet will feature:
🏆 17 Award Categories
🔥 Top 5 Finalists in every category
👊 Winners revealed LIVE at the banquet
🥋 4 New Hall of Fame Inductees

From young rising stars to lifelong contributors to Isshinryu Karate, this will be a night dedicated to honoring legacy, preserving tradition, and celebrating the people who continue to move Isshinryu forward.

Whether you are a competitor, instructor, student, family member, or lifelong supporter of the art… this is the one weekend each year where the entire Isshinryu community comes together.

🎟️ Banquet registration is open now:
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