Perfect Balance Martial Arts
Perfect Balance Martial Arts

Karate and Kung Fu
In
Wauconda and Island Lake

We blend the linear simplicity and effectiveness of Okinawan Karate with the
smooth flowing power of Chinese Kung Fu to form a Perfect Balance of Beauty
and power.
Formal Karate & Kung Fu Classes
Self Defense instruction
Private Lessons
Tatsuo Shimabuku developed Isshinryu Karate in 1956. Isshinryu is a combination
of two great Okinawan karate styles, Shorin-ryu and Goju-ryu. Master Shimabuku
also included the study of weapons (Kobudo) into his style. He took the name
Isshinryu to mean one heart way. Isshinryu traditionally has eight empty hand Kata
and five Kobudo (Weapons) Kata.

Master Dave Machamer later combined Isshinryu with Chi Tao Kwan Su Kung Fu.
taught to him by Sifu Tony Estramirez. These two styles form the curriculum taught
by Sensei Michael Edfors through Perfect Balance Martial Arts.
The Wauconda Isshinryu Karate Club
Yudansha with Master Estramirez.
(815)219-5629