Encyclopedia of Isshin Ryu Karate - Book 1
Angi Uezu, now a 10th degree black belt in Isshin Ryu karate, is respected worldwide as the foremost authority of this popular Okinawan karate system.  He was taught by his father-in-law, Tatsuo Shimabuku, who was the founder of the Isshin ryu karate system.  After more than 50 years of training and teaching, Angi Uezu is recognized as having the highest technical skill and first-hand knowledge of the art.  He has travelled around the world teaching the art of Isshin ryu karate and promoting his organization, the Okinawan Isshin ryu Karate and Kobudo Association (OIKKA).  He lives in Okinawa, Japan and oversees the many karate school in his organization.      Co-auther Joseph Jennings is a long-time student of Angi Uezu and an 8th degree black belt.  In 1972 he travelled to Okinawa, Japan and recieved his first black belt promotion from the founder of Isshin ryu karate, Tatsuo Shimabuku.  He subsequently returned to the US and began teaching karate in Rochester, NY.  He is also the founder of Panther Productions (the first martial arts video production company) and Shogun Media video productions.  He currently lives in Southern California