2026 IKKU 11th Annual Weapons Choice Seminar will take place at the Mulberry Creek Community Center in Flowery Branch, GA.
Hosted by Keishin Karate Kai – Kyoshi-Sei Larry Griffin at the Mulberry Creek Community Center in Flowery Branch, GA. on March 7, 2026. This is a great event to learn a Kobudo Weapon of YOUR Choice and get insight from our expert instructors at the event. Simply bring your Kobudo Weapon or borrow one from a Friend and join in on the Fun.
– Training will include our Five Traditional Weapons – Bo, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Sai, and the Kama
– Participants get to Choose what Weapon(s) they want to Train with to Review or Learn
– Kobudo Anatomy, Basics, and Kata are all part of the agenda for the day
– Weapon Basics, Drills, and Combinations
– So the Bottom Line – “It’s Your Choice”
Cost:
$60 for the Full Day
$30 for 1/2 Day
We will Break for Lunch – There are restaurants nearby, BUT we recommend you Bring Your Own
Additional IKKU Information:
For information about joining the IKKU – International Karate Kobudo Union, please visit our IKKU Registration Page. We welcome new members to our organization and have 6-10 scheduled events each year. This will allow you direct access to Soke Joseph Ruiz, founder of the IKKU, and other High Dan Instructors from the IKKU.
For a complete listing of upcoming scheduled sessions, please visit our Events Page. Here, we showcase our upcoming Clinics, Camps, and other opportunities for engagement with the IKKU.
Be Ready to Work Empty Hand Kata and Bunkai
Bring your Kobudo Weapons
Open to All Ranks and Ages
Dinner will be on your own Saturday at TBD at 6:00 p.m. We will need to make reservations by the Xth, so please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to attend.
Cost:
Friday – Saturday: Current IKKU Members $80 – Non-Members $120
Saturday (lunch on your own): Current IKKU Members $60 – Non-Members $100
Friday or 1/2 day Saturday: Current IKKU Members $35 – Non-Members $75
IKKU Membership:
$35 Annual $150 Lifetime $5 IKKU Patch
Schedule:
Friday Evening January 16th
4:30 – 5:00 — Check-in & Warm Up
5:30 – 7:00 — Training Session (All ages are welcome)
Dinner on your own
Saturday, January 17th
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Check-in & Warm Up
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon — Morning Session
12:00 noon – 1:45 p.m. — Lunch (on your own)
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Afternoon Session
Dinner Saturday Evening
Dinner on your own at TBD restaurant at 6pm.
Be there or be square!
Directions:
Take I-20 West to the Villa Rica/Carrollton exit #24. Turn left at the end of the ramp South Hwy. 61 to Carrollton (10-12 miles). Go downtown Carrollton to the square (pass the Courthouse on left then First Methodist Church on the right), turn right at the second traffic light past the church – Rome Street then take the first right – Old City Hall Avenue. Dojo is the first building on the right parking in front and on the side of the dojo building.
Information call Dojo: 770-830-6324, Cell: 770-312-9981.
For information about joining the IKKU – International Karate Kobudo Union then please visit our IKKU Registration Page. We welcome new members to our organization and have 6-10 scheduled events each year. This will allow you direct access to Soke Joseph Ruiz, founder of the IKKU and other High Dan Instructors from the IKKU.
For a full listing of upcoming scheduled sessions please visit our Events Page. Here we showcase our upcoming Clinics, Camps and other opportunities for engagement with the IKKU.
The 2024 37th Annual IKKU Summer Camp will take place at Robinson Karate Dojo in Carrolton, GA.
Please plan on joining us as we continue our Annual IKKU Summer Camp tradition. The camp will occur at the Robinson Karate Dojo in Carrolton, GA from June 6 – 9. So please put the camp dates on your calendar and make plans to join us for this special event.
The Camp is open to all styles and all ranks and will be an excellent time for those attending. The first class starts Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 pm, and Camp is scheduled to end Sunday, June 9 post morning session.
Minimum $50 Deposit Due by May 10, 2024
Senior Instructors Include:
Joseph Ruiz, Soke, Hanshi-Sei, 10th Dan – IKKU Director & Founder
Ron Downton, Hanshi, 9th Dan – IKKU Assistant Director
Larry Griffin, Kyoshi-Sei, 8th Dan – IKKU Camp Director
Jenny Downton, Kyoshi-Sei, 8th Dan
Other IKKU High Dans
Member Annual Camp Cost:
$TBD – Includes 6 Training Sessions. Thursday through Sunday
$TBD – Includes 5 Training Sessions. Thursday through Sunday
$TBD – Includes 4 Training Sessions. Thursday through Sunday
$TBD – Family rate (each). 3 Days of Training
$TBD – Any mix of Two Days of Training
$TBD – Family rate (each) Friday/Sunday. Any mix of Two Days of Training
$TBD – Day Rate
$TBD – Family rate (each)
$TBD – Half Day Rate
+$TBD – For Non-IKKU Members. (This will pay for one year IKKU Membership)
Make checks payable to Larry Griffin. Mail to 6060 Devonshire Dr, Flowery Branch, GA. 30542
Tentative Session Schedule:
Thursday, June 6, 2024
4:30-6:00 pm- Check-in
6:00-8:00 pm- 1st Training Session
Friday, June 7, 2024
9:30 am-12:00 Noon- 2nd Training Session
12:00 pm-1:30- Lunch Break
1:30-4:00 pm- 3rd Training Session
Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:30 am-12:00 Noon- 4th Training Session
12:00- 1:30- Lunch Break
1:30-4:00 pm- 5th and final Training Session. IKKU Summer Camp ends
Sunday, June 9, 2024
9:00-12:00 pm – 6th & Final Training Session
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