By popular demand, the International Karate Kobudo Union (IKKU) is proud to announce the launch of our official KoToSu-Ha Shito-Ryu YouTube Channel — a new digital home for traditional martial arts study and inspiration. This channel is designed for those…
Sensei 先生: The One Who Comes Before In every martial art, three pillars are essential: a Sensei, a willing student, and a place to train. Without these, the art withers. The Sensei—the one who comes before—guides not only the technique…
And Happy Birthday Too! A Legacy of Seven Decades: Celebrating Soke Joseph R. Ruiz 2025 commenrates a year in the world of martial arts honoring of a milestone few ever achieve—the 70th Karate Anniversary and Birthday Celebration of Soke Joseph…
Early Training in Japan Kiyoshi Aihara (1932–2017) was born in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, and developed an early passion for karate. He attended Waseda University, where he joined the prestigious Waseda University Karate Club. Training under the direct tutelage of…
The Rohai Kata Series (鷺牌) stands as one of the most graceful and symbolically rich kata series within the Shito-Ryu system. Its origins can be traced back to Matsumora Kosaku of Tomari village in the mid-19th century, a master who…
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