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The 2025 IKKU Annual Black Belt Test and Karate Seminar will take place at Tora Shin on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This event will be hosted by Hanshi Ron Downton & Kyoshi-Sei Jenny Downton of the Hombu Dojo, Tora Shin in Social Circle, GA.
Please join us in showing your support for the Black Belts who have worked hard and spent time on the floor for this special day.
Following the black belt exam, there will be a karate clinic in the afternoon, with a grill out and birthday party for Soke in the evening.
Saturday, September 27th
9:00 am – 9:30 am Check-in & Warm Up
10:00 am – Finish Black Belt Exam
Noon-ish- 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Afternoon Training Session
Dinner – Grilling at the Downton’s. Please bring your favorite dish as we will be celebrating Soke’s Birthday.
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, the 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.
KARATE KOLLEGE Traditional Martial Arts for Teens & Adults Located in Social Circle, GA | www.IKKU.org At Karate Kollege, we don’t hand out trophies – we forge character, discipline, and skill. We’re not a daycare. We train martial…
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