It is with great remorse that the IKKU, International Karate Kobudo Union reports that Sensei Kiyoshi Aihara has passed. Aihara Sensei, 85, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed on July 1, 2017. He was born in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan on May 27, 1932.…
Join us in congratulating our longtime International Karate Kobudo Union (IKKU) friend and member, Connie Bond. Connie Bond was recently promoted to the rank of Rokudan, 6th degree Black Belt. As well, Connie is awarded the title of Shihan Dai by Soke Joseph…
The 2017 IKKU Iaido and Bokken Clinic occurred on April 22, 2017, hosted by Shihan Dai Amy Howell at the Legion of AllStars Gymnastics in Griffin, GA. There was a good turnout with 26 participants for this special clinic. Participants…
Long-time International Karate Kobudo Union (IKKU) friend and Associate Member, Anthony Fournier has been promoted to Hachidan, 8th Dan and awarded the title of Kyoshi-Sei by Soke Joseph Ruiz, 10th Dan Hanshi-Sei of the IKKU. Kyoshi-Sei Anthony Fournier owns and…
The International Karate Kobudo Union held the 2017 IKKU Winter Camp from Jan 13-15, 2017. The event was held in Carrollton, GA and hosted by Shihan Dai Billie Robinson, Chief Instructor of Robinson’s Karate Dojo and Yoga Center. There was a…