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 Juroku Kata Clinic
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…
2016 IKKU Summer Camp High Dan Promotions
Summer Camp typically holds surprises for us all and the IKKU 30th Anniversary Summer Camp served up several during the week long events. On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Soke Joseph Ruiz started our annual summer camp off with a huge bang by…
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