Indianapolis Isshinryu Bushido    

The Indianapolis Isshinryu Bushido club was formed by long time students of Master John C. Lennox at the time of his retirement, from the Mudokwan Judo & Karate School in 1997. Isshinryu Bushido began as a Lawrence Community Education program and operated successfully for 12 years. With the closing of all of Community Education’s classes in 2009, the school has transformed into an LLC Corporation Operated by Sensei’s John Hoffmire, Larry Tylenda, Janet Dicken, and Shellee Tylenda. Isshinryu bushido instructors continue the philosophy of teaching on a volunteer basis to keep student costs low. Our fees generally cover the cost of our facility. Our priority is on building character, confidence, discipline and good sportsmanship in our students. We have over the past 12 years had several students win and place well in both local and world competition. More importantly we have taught many students who have grown into honest responsible adults. That we are very proud of.

Currently the Isshinryu Bushido club is involved in hosting the 2011 IWKA World Tournament. This tournament will have between 500 – 700 competitors. The 2011 tournament will be the John C Lennox Memorial Tournament. Our head Sensei John Hoffmire also assisted with the IWKA World tournaments in Indianapolis in 1983 and in 2001.

It is our hope to continue to serve the community in the years to come.