Here at Okishikan, study the ancient art of classical Okinawan Karate under the tutelage of Tasshi Greg Lindquist, 8th degree Black Belt.
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Okishikan is the name granted to Tasshi Lindquist by
Taika Seiyu Oyata, Tasshi's direct instructor for over 40 years. The name is formed by three symbols: "
Oki" for Okinawa, "
Shi" for Scholar, and "
Kan" for school. This name was given to Tasshi Lindquist for his nature as a student of the history of martial arts.
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At Tasshi Lindquist's dojo, one can learn basic katas (forms), kobudo (weapons), kumite (sparring), tuite jitsu (grappling), kyusho jitsu (vital points) and life protection techniques.