Few kata embody the fighting spirit and heritage of Karate as powerfully as Bassai Dai. Literally meaning “To Storm or Penetrate the Fortress,” this form has been passed down through the hands of legends, Ankō Itosu, Kenwa Mabuni, Chōki Motobu,…
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…
Featuring: Soke J.R. Ruiz, Hanshi, 10th Dan, Hanshi Ron Downton, 9th Dan and other high dans of 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.
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
$35 Annual $150 Lifetime $5 IKKU Patch
4:30 – 5:00 — Check-in & Warm Up
5:30 – 7:00 — Training Session (All ages are welcome)
Dinner on your own
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 on your own at TBD restaurant at 6pm.
Be there or be square!
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.
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Marriott: 678-664-5200
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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