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.
Please let us know ASAP if you plan to attend…
Schedule:
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.
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Please join us for our annual IKKU Christmas clinic and festivities scheduled Dec. 6, 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:
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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.
June 8, 2024, marked a special day for the IKKU as a Tsuba Presentation for Renshi Shihan Robert Izzo of the TKA Traditional Karate Association. After bowing in for the 37th annual IKKU Summer Camp session, Soke Ruiz performed the…
The 2024 37th Annual IKKU Summer Camp will take place at Robinson Karate Dojo in Carrolton, GA.
Please plan on joining us as we continue our Annual IKKU Summer Camp tradition. The camp will occur at the Robinson Karate Dojo in Carrolton, GA from June 6 – 9. So please put the camp dates on your calendar and make plans to join us for this special event.
The Camp is open to all styles and all ranks and will be an excellent time for those attending. The first class starts Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 pm, and Camp is scheduled to end Sunday, June 9 post morning session.
Minimum $50 Deposit Due by May 10, 2024
Senior Instructors Include:
Joseph Ruiz, Soke, Hanshi-Sei, 10th Dan – IKKU Director & Founder
Ron Downton, Hanshi, 9th Dan – IKKU Assistant Director
Larry Griffin, Kyoshi-Sei, 8th Dan – IKKU Camp Director
Jenny Downton, Kyoshi-Sei, 8th Dan
Other IKKU High Dans
Member Annual Camp Cost:
$TBD – Includes 6 Training Sessions. Thursday through Sunday
$TBD – Includes 5 Training Sessions. Thursday through Sunday
$TBD – Includes 4 Training Sessions. Thursday through Sunday
$TBD – Family rate (each). 3 Days of Training
$TBD – Any mix of Two Days of Training
$TBD – Family rate (each) Friday/Sunday. Any mix of Two Days of Training
$TBD – Day Rate
$TBD – Family rate (each)
$TBD – Half Day Rate
+$TBD – For Non-IKKU Members. (This will pay for one year IKKU Membership)
Make checks payable to Larry Griffin. Mail to 6060 Devonshire Dr, Flowery Branch, GA. 30542
Tentative Session Schedule:
Thursday, June 6, 2024
4:30-6:00 pm- Check-in
6:00-8:00 pm- 1st Training Session
Friday, June 7, 2024
9:30 am-12:00 Noon- 2nd Training Session
12:00 pm-1:30- Lunch Break
1:30-4:00 pm- 3rd Training Session
Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:30 am-12:00 Noon- 4th Training Session
12:00- 1:30- Lunch Break
1:30-4:00 pm- 5th and final Training Session. IKKU Summer Camp ends
Sunday, June 9, 2024
9:00-12:00 pm – 6th & Final Training Session
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