Master Allen Wheeler (10th degree Black Belt) is the founder of the Okinawan Karate-Do Union.  Master Wheeler opened his first dojo in 1971 in Powell, Tennessee.  Wheeler's School of Karate is one of the oldest continuously operating dojos in the Knoxville area.  Master Wheeler's Dojo and the Okinawan Karate-Do Union takes pride in being family oriented.    Master Wheeler was the student of some great masters and in turn has been a role model for thousands of his own students.    

Master Wheeler has authored and co-authored seven books on Isshin-Ryu Karate and self-defense.  His latest book  "Allen Wheeler - In His Own Words" is an autobiography detailing the life of an incredible master of the martial arts.  He is the past president of the International Isshinryu Karate Association and the Okinawan Karate Union.  Master Wheeler has been inducted into the Isshinryu Hall of Fame, World Martial Art's Hall of Fame and the College of Yudansha.  Twice Master Wheeler has been chosen by his peers as the Instructor of the Year.

    Master Wheeler is also one of the most kind and humble persons you'll meet, yet his abilities and understanding of the martial arts is deep and thorough.  Master Wheeler is accredited with continuing to build a strong Isshin-Ryu system all across the United States