The 2017 1st Annual IKKU High Dan Workshop took place on July 22, 2017, at the IKKU Hombu Dojo, Tora Shin Karate Kai, hosted by Hanshi Ron Downton in Social Circle, GA. There were approximately 12 attendees consisting of 6 Dojos…
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…
The 2017 3rd Annual Weapons Choice Clinic took place on Saturday February 25, 2017 at Duluth Middle School in Duluth, GA. The event was hosted by Kyoshi-Sei Larry Griffin, Chief Instructor of Keishin Karate Kai. As usual, this special event attracted…
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…
Please join us for our annual IKKU Christmas clinic and festivities scheduled Dec. 2, 2017. This event will be Hosted by Kyoshi Kim Blue of the Suansu Karate Kai at his estate in Dexter, GA. The IKKU Karate Seminar will feature Soke Joseph Ruiz, 10th Dan and Founder of the Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate-Do System. Soke always has something good to teach us, so you don’t ever want to miss an opportunity to take part in his clinics. There will be morning and afternoon sessions including Kata and Bunkai.
Following the events of the day will be the annual supper and festivities. Times will be announced at the clinic, usually starting around 6:00 pm. Come ready to rekindle old friendships and make new ones. Please bring your favorite dish and your favorite beverages for the evening event. A white elephant gift exchange is planned so each person should bring a gift (male or female), with a maximum cost of $10. The gift exchange generates a lot of fun so please be ready to participate!
Joseph Ruiz, Soke, Hanshi-Sei, 10th Dan, IKKU Director & Founder
Ron Downton, Hanshi, 9th Dan, IKKU Assistant Director
Other IKKU High Dans
Clinic Times: 10am – 4pm
Evening Dinner and Party: 6pm
From Atlanta: I-75 south to I-16 east. I-16 east to exit 51 (US 441 ) Dublin exit. Travel south (right) approx. 8 miles to Hwy 117. Turn right & travel south on Hwy 117 for approx. 3 miles to Southwest Laurens School at Mark Wood Road. Turn right, go thru the stop sign, travel approx. 2 miles to Tipton Road (1st paved road on left), turn left, then 3rd driveway on left.
From Florida: I-75 north to Cordele, Ga. Turn right on Ga.257 (exit ?) and travel north on Ga.257 approx. 70 miles to Dexter, Ga. Continue north thru Dexter on Ga.257 for approx. 2 miles and turn right onto Mark Wood Road. (West Laurens High School is on the right at this road). Travel approx. 3/4 mile to stop sign, then continue aprox. 2 miles to the first paved road on right (Tipton Road) and turn right. Go to the 3rd driveway on left (1830), turn left, and go through the open field to the house and Dojo.Or: Travel north on US 441 headed to Dublin.
Or: Travel north on US 441 headed to Dublin. Approx. 8 miles south of Dublin, Hwy 117 to Rentz will be on the left. Turn left on Hwy 117 and travel south approx. 3 miles and Southwest Elementary school will be on the right at Mark Wood Rd. Turn right and travel approx. 2 miles (thru stop sign) to the 1st paved road on left (Tipton Road), turn left, then 3rd driveway on left.
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