Master, Professor I.M James is recognized as the Soke (Founder) and Instructor of United Scorpion Karate-do Association Inc. and Kickboxing. Master James Charts the path of the (USKA) for the future. Master James also sets the curriculum and guidelines for the United Scorpion Karate-do Association and its members. Master I.M James holds Master Dan rank and is Internationally Certified through the Independent Karate Schools of America (IKSA) and the Independent Martial Arts Federation (IMAF) to determine Rank Belt Promotions and Advancements in Scorpion Karate-do & USKA Kickboxing. Master, Professor I.M James has a vast wealth of wisdom and knowledge that sets the example of skill that everyone aspires to obtain and strive toward through his teaching and leadership. The passion, dedication and commitment to the art of Scorpion Karate and the United Scorpion Karate-do Association by Master, Professor Issachar Master James demonstrates the benefits of the right attitude and Tenants we stand by: Self Control, Courage, Opportunity, Respect, Perseverance, Integrity and Obviate. Master, Professor James also demonstrates the benefits of the right attitude and Oath we stand by in the USKA which is: Loyalty, Dedication, Duty, Obligation and Honor.

Master, Professor Issachar M James began training in the Martial Arts in 1987 under Grand Master Robert L. Smith 10th Dan of Bryant Texas College Station, Tiger Den. Grand Master Robert Smith was the first Instructor to take in Master Issachar M. James student in the art teaching one on one lessons. Master, Professor James continued his training knowing his goal were to one day follow his role model who he studied and admired, Bruce Lee who is the Founder of (Jeet Kune Do). Master I.M James goal were to one day be inducted into the Society of Soke and be remembered as a founder of a unique art. During the course of his career. Master James then Began training in a variety of styles and systems with well-known Instructors, Masters and Grand Masters such as: Master Kim of the International Taekwondo Federation, Master David Koda / Michael Piercen of U.S Yoshukai Karate, Grand Master Han Min Kyo of World Taekwondo Alliance, Professor Gallop Franklin of Goju Ru Karate who advised Master, Professor James tremendously in his journey in martial art, Instructor Jack Scanlon of International Taekwondo Alliance & American Taekwondo Association, Grand Master Willis of Ohdukwan & Aikido and Sensei Joe Siler back in the 1990s of Yoshukai Karate. Master I.M James also received private lessons and trained intensively in styles such as: Wushu kung fu, Hapkido, Muay Thai & Sport Kickboxing and was able to visit St. Croix Virgin Islands. Master James is also a member in good standing with (IMAF) the Independent Martial Arts Federation a worldwide Association under Grand Master Robert S. Shook, Grand Master Russell Staurt & GM Kirk Simmons. Master, Professor I.M James has also received seminar training under Grand Master Bill Super Foot Wallace Kickboxing & Sifu Rob Moses of Taishan Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Master James has competed in State, Regional, International & World Karate and Taekwondo Tournaments around the world. Master, Professor James is also a member of Shinjimasu – International Martial Art’s Association (S.I.M.A) in the art of GOJU.

He is known as a 20 Time Karate Grand Champion and Taekwondo medalist and winner & also competed in full contact underground sanctioned fights. Master Instructor / Soke, (Founder) Professor Issachar M James, after beginning his training in 1987-1997 was called upon by the media from the Troy Progress News Paper. Master James was asked to give an interview of his unique system and style of Martial Arts, Scorpion Karate-do. This Interview on August 17,1997 made the largest Article and Headlines in the Troy, Al Progress Newspaper located in Pike County. Master, Professor Issachar M. James on January 1, 2005 after 18+ years or more training, decided to join the Independent Karate Schools of America (IKSA) an International and Worldwide support and sanctioning organization. This Organization has been established for over 35 plus years or more. By joining the IKSA this Organization allowed the Scorpion Karate-do & Kickboxing to be charted by IKSA with Founder Grand Master Floyd Burk.

The IKSA also consist of Directors such as: Grand Master Danny Chapman, (Grand Master Bernie Fritz In Memory of), Grand Master Doug Welsh and more. On March 2, 2005 Master, Professor I.M James opened his first USKA Martial Arts Academy to the public in Enterprise, Alabama. In doing so, Master James became one of the youngest Martial Arts Instructors and Business Owner in the Wiregrass Area. Master, Professor James wanted to make sure that his art evolved into an effective method of un-armed self – defense system also with understanding & knowledge of weaponry being in today society. Scorpion Karate-do is a system which took over 18 years before opening a Martial Arts Dojo. Soke, Master I.M James after 20 years is still currently a member in good standing with the (IKSA). Soke, Master Issachar James as of the year 2025 has over 40+ Years of training /Instruction and Martial Arts experience.

What is Scorpion Karate-do you may ask yourself? First and foremost, Scorpion Karate-do to Soke, Master I.M James is a Ministry, secondly a sport, thirdly an exercise Discipline program.

Scorpion Karate-do is the most effective method of weapon training & unarmed self – defense in which directed or focused blows of the hands and feet accompanied be special breathing and shouts that are dealt from poised positions. This Art is a Japanese based Martial Arts known as Karate which dates back more than 1000 years in Eastern Asia. This is also a Korean based Martial Arts known as Taekwondo that dates back Hundreds of years to  Tae-Kyon in Korea which evolved to an Int, Art.

With these Martial Arts styles combined and revised into one system and with the study of the movements of Scorpions, Master, Professor James has developed a unique style of Martial Arts Known as Scorpion Karate-do. Today, Scorpion Karate-do is known as The United Scorpion Karate-do Association. A company and Association of member schools.

Master, Professor I.M James also has developed a complete Kickboxing program which includes the fighting styles of Karate, Taekwondo & Muay Thai known as Scorpion Kickboxing. Scorpion Kickboxing implements techniques that will teach you how to develop balance, endurance and so much more. You as a student of the art will learn how to combine different training aids to develop power, speed and accuracy the essential of USKA, therefore creating balance all at once. Scorpion Kickboxing teaches you proper blocking middle kicks, head kicks, evading and blocking front kicks, countering kicks, kicking attacks with counters and countering hands. This unique style of Kickboxing, the fighting system of Scorpion Karate-do, will strengthen the parts of the body in order to learn, master and achieve all necessary movements in order to effectively apply USKA techniques. By doing so, each USKA student will develop Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding of the Art in Scorpion Karate-do.

As a professional International Certified Martial Artist, and expert, Master James has continued to train and better himself in every aspect of life. Rather it be physically, mentally, spiritually or simply making sure to stay healthy to be at the best to help others.

Master, Professor Issachar Manasseh James, Founder of: The United Scorpion Karate-do Association (USKA) holds the rank of 8th Dan Black Belt (Hachi dan) with the Independent Karate Schools of America (IKSA) Member # CM – 5020. And the rank of 9th Dan Black Belt (Kudan) with the Shinjimasu – International Martial Art’s Association (S.I.M.A) in the art of GOJU / Member # AL – 050005

Thank you & God Bless

THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ASPECT OF MARTIAL ARTS IS NOT JUST BASED ON SKILLS BUT THE OBSERVATION OF THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL. THEN SHALL WE BECOME ONE WITH INFINITY.

MASTER ISSACHAR M JAMES “THE WAY OF THE SCORPION”

Master, Professor Issachar James is also a member and certified instructor of IKSA with Grand Masters and Master Instructors that he has trained with and taught in numerous International seminars with that teach a variety of styles such as:

These are just a few Instructors of the Martial Arts that Master, Professor James has had the honor to teach and train with in seminars. With Master James vast wealth of knowledge and skills, he continues to Learn, Master and Achieve in order to obtain more Wisdom Knowledge and Understand of Martial Arts.