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The 2026 IKKU Christmas Karate & Kobudo Clinic
The 2026 IKKU Christmas Karate & Kobudo Clinic
Suansu Karate Kai in Dexter, GA
December 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Please join us for our annual IKKU Christmas clinic and festivities scheduled Dec. 5, 2025. 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. With Soke’s vast kata and bunkai knowledge, he always has something good to teach us. You don’t ever want to miss an opportunity to participate in his clinics because the exposure and expertise available to lower ranks are enlightening. Both morning and afternoon sessions, including Kata and Bunkai, are scheduled.
Following the day’s events will be the annual supper and festivities. Times will be announced at the clinic, usually starting around 6:00 p.m. Come ready to rekindle old friendships and make new ones. Please bring your favorite dish and 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!
Senior Instructors Include:
Joseph Ruiz, Soke, Hanshi-Sei, 10th Dan, IKKU Director & Founder
Ron Downton, Hanshi, 9th Dan, IKKU Assistant Director
Other IKKU High Dans
Schedule:
Clinic Times: 10am – 4pm
Evening Dinner and Party: 6pm
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express: (478) 272-7862
Hampton Inn: (478) 275-1600
Laquinta Inn: (866) 237-0870
Comfort Inn: (478) 274-8000
Days Inn: (478) 275-7637
Jameson Inn: (478) 275-3008
Super 8: (478) 272-5141
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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