Bushido Isshinryu -Graham, NC
Classes Friday (6:00 p.m.)
906 S Main St., Graham NC
Contact: Master Rita Parke Stainback at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

Master Rita Parke Stainback (6th Dan)
Location/date of birth: Wattsburg, PA in 1954.
Date/Location/Instructor where Isshinryu training began: September 1997 Burlington Martial Arts Master Dan Glover.
Date received Sho-Dan in Isshinryu karate: May 2000.
Date received present rank: Roku-Dan September 2019.
Awards (Martial Arts): IHOF Female Instructor of the Year 2011, AMAA Female Black Belt Competitor of the Year 2004.
Profession: Laboratory Corporation of America Microbiology Corporate Discipline Director.
Organizational Support: USIK
Education: MS, MT (ASCP), SM, DLM.
Personal: Husband Randy; Son Rick Edinger; Stepdaugther Jenna

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Creed of Karate

I come to you with only KARATE, empty hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles, or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, or right or wrong, then here are my weapons, KARATE, my empty hands. 

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