Sensei Speaks: 

      Over the years, I have consistently been impressed with the amount of information available on all areas of the Martial Arts and its related subjects.  Today, thanks to the Internet, we have more access to information then ever before.  Sensei Bohan (Papasan) was a big advocate of research and was an accomplished well read historian.  I can remember spending literally hours at a time talking to him about everything and everyone that came to mind and always receiving some form of unique insight. I was taught early on to take every advantage when learning so I have always read books, watched videos, attended seminars and tournaments, cross trained, made phone-calls, e-mailed, and interviewed whenever possible.  Over the years, I’ve gotten to know many of Isshinryu’s better known Sensei, and some not so heralded but equally as talented.  When possible, I’ve spoken with them and more importantly, listened to what they had to say.

     When my friend Mr. Wayne Wayland asked me to provide him with data for a new section he was adding to the website, I was both excited and flattered that he asked.  I decided that I should probably lay down my own structure and format for this venture so that everyone understands what to expect.  First, I will conduct all interviews in the same apolitical non-biased format that the “Bohan’s Isshinryu Family Memorial Website” is known for.  This is not to say that all the questions asked will be non challenging, but rather in keeping with the spirit of the website. I will try to have all the interviews done electronically so as not to misquote the Interviewee. And finally, I will try to keep the content broad based so as to have benefit for everyone who reads it.

      Hope you enjoy the interviews and I look forward to hearing from you about suggestions for future interviews.

 Yours in Isshinryu,

 H.P. Henry