ISA Instructors Deceased Memorial Page
Robert A. Trias
March 18,1923 - July 7,1989
Founder of the United States Karate Association (USKA) Founder of Shorei Goju-Ryu, Shorei-Ryu, and Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do The Father of Karate in America.
John Pachivas
May 3,1926 - Febuary 2,2000
Father of Karate in Florida. Opened the 1st Karate school in Miami, FL. Hanshi Pachivas holds a 5th Degree in Judo and 6th Degreein Jujitsu. He was a 5 time full contact heavyweight champion in Florida.
Ridgely Abele
August 9, 1950 - December 10, 2009
Chief Instructor of Shuri-ryu Karatedo. He is the founder of the International Shurite Yudansha-Kai. He is a 9th Dan Shuri-Ryu Karatedo, 7th Dan Shuri-Te Ju-Jutsu, 7th Dan US Ju-Jitsu Federation, 7th Dan World Karatedo Federation
Michael Awad
May 3,1948 - January 7,2023
Founder of the Kosho School of Karate. Chief Instructor of Shuri Ryu, appointed by Grand Master Trias. He is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Shuri Ryu Karate, 6th Degree Black Belt (Renshi) in Okinawan Kobudo
Joseph Walker
October 21,1952 - March 20,2023
Founder of the Academy of Okinawan Karate in Peoria. Assistant Chief Instructor of Shuri Ryu, appointed by Grand Master Trias. Promoted to Chief Instructor by Grandmaster Bowles.
Dennis Wagner
June 24,1948 - September 27, 2012
Chief Instructor of Shuri Ryu appointed by Grandmaster Bowles. Student of Grandmaster Bowles ans He is a 8th Degree in Shuri Ryu Karate.
Vitus Bilking
December 12,1952 - December 28,2019
Introdused Shuri Ryu Karate to Denmark. Chief Instructor of Shuri Ryu appointed by Grandmaster Bowles. He is a 8th degree in Shuri Ryu and a 7th Degree in the WKF.
