On Saturday December 3, 2016 the International Karate Kobudo Union joined together for our annual 2016 IKKU Christmas Clinic and Celebration Dinner. The event was held in Dexter, GA and hosted by Kyoshi Kim Blue, Chief Instructor of Suansu Karate Kai. There…
2016 IKKU Juroku Kata Clinic
Juroku (十六) Kata Following the 2016 IKKU Annual Black Belt Test on Saturday October 8, 2016 was the 2016 IKKU Juroku Kata Clinic led by Soke Joseph Ruiz. The event was held in Duluth, GA and hosted by Kyoshi-Sei Larry…
2016 IKKU Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Black Belt Test
The 2016 IKKU Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Black Belt Test was conducted this past Saturday, October 8 in Duluth, GA. at Keishin Karate Kai. There were 4 participants on the floor being tested for various dan rank. There were approximately 25 observers…
The Pink Obi
Since the completion of this year’s 30th Anniversary International Karate Kobudo Union (IKKU) Summer Camp, I have reflected on many things – karate. One of those things is about what our rank means and specifically, the belt associated with it.…
2016 IKKU 30th Anniversary Summer Camp
The 2016 IKKU 30th Anniversary Summer Camp came and went in what feels like a blink of the eye. Where did all the time go? With up to 7 hours worth of workouts each day it seemed up front that…
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