Immediately following the Test and Promotion Hanshi Adams was seen on the floor working Kobudo with the other participants. He quickly grabbed his Eaku and got busy!

Congrats Hanshi Ricky Adams! OSU!

More on Hanshi Ricky Adams:

Kaicho (chairman) Ricky Adams has been practicing the martial arts of Karate, Jiu Jitsu, and Kobudo for over 42 years, the art of Iaido for over 41. He has been teaching for over 40 years almost exclusively in Leesburg, Florida. He regularly teaches “Special Seminars” covering the many KATA (including Kihon, Bunkai-Oyo, and Henka Waza).

For his full profile see the following hyperlink.

Hanshi Ricky Adams

Kaicho Ricky Adams Promoted to Hanshi 9th Dan is shown here being presented his new Menjo by Soke Joseph Ruiz

Additional IKKU Information:

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.

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Top Brass Represented at the 2016 IKKU Kobudo Clinic:

IKKU Camp and Special Events Director – Kyoshi-Sei Larry Griffin 8th Dan

Kaicho and Founder of the Traditional Karate Association, 5 time International Karate Champion – Hanshi Ricky Adams 9th Dan

Assistant Director of the IKKU – Hanshi Ron Downton 9th Dan

Founder of the IKKU and Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu, Member of The World Head of Family Sokeship Council – Soke Joseph Ruiz 10th Dan

Founder and Director of KYOSHINKAN Kai – Hanshi Lenny Jordan 8th Dan

Founder of Traditional Okinawan Karate Association, Author, Issihin-Ryu Hall of Fame Member,  Gold Medalist and Hanshi of Isshin-Ryu – Don Roberts 9th Dan

From L to R: Kyoshi-Sei Larry Griffin, Hanshi Ricky Adams, Hanshi Ron Downton, Soke Joseph Ruiz, Hanshi Lenny Jordan, Hanshi Don Roberts

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A huge congratulation goes out our Executive Leadership at the IKKU. OSU!

Ron Downton was promoted to 9th Dan with the Title of Hanshi

Jenny Downton was promoted to 8th Dan with the Title of Kyoshi-Sei

Larry Griffin was promoted to 8th Dan with the Title of Kyoshi-Sei

From L to R: Hanshi Ron Downton, Soke Joseph Ruiz, and Kyoshi-Sei Larry Griffin

Soke Joseph Ruiz ties a fresh obi onto Hanshi Ron Downton

Soke Joseph Ruiz and Hanshi Ron Downton at the end of the belting ceremony

Soke Joseph Ruiz awards Kyoshi-Sei Larry Griffin and Jenny Downton with their 8th Dan Menjo

Kyoshi-Sei Jenny Downton and Kyoshi-Sei Larry Griffin after receiving their new rank and appropriate titles

Additional IKKU Information:

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.

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