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2022 IKKU Annual Winter Camp

2022 IKKU Annual Winter Camp

The 2022 IKKU Annual Winter Camp will be hosted at the Robinson Karate Dojo in Carrollton, GA.

Featuring: Soke J.R. Ruiz, Hanshi, 10th Dan

Be Ready to Work Empty Hand Kata and Bunkai
Bring your Kobudo Weapons
Open to All Ranks and Ages
Friday Evening’s session will focus more on Youth, however, it is open to all ages.

Dinner will be on your own Saturday at Nama Asian Fusion at 6:00 p.m. We will need to make reservations by the 7th, so please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to attend.

Cost:

Friday – Saturday: IKKU Current Members $80 – Non-Members $120

Saturday (lunch on your own): IKKU Current Members $60 – Non-Members $100

Friday or 1/2 day Saturday: IKKU Current Members $35 – Non-Members $75

IKKU Membership:

$35 Annual        $150 Lifetime           $5 IKKU Patch

Schedule:

Friday Evening January 14th

4:30 – 5:00 — Check-in & Warm Up

5:30 – 7:00 — Youth Training Session (but all ages are welcome)

Saturday, January 15th

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 Saturday Evening

Dinner at Nama Asian Fusion restaurant at 6pm.

Directions:

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 or www.robinsonkaratedojo.com

Lodging:

Quality Inn:  770-834-2600

Holiday Inn Express: 770-838-0508

Hampton Inn: 770-838-7722

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.

2021 IKKU Christmas Karate & Kobudo Clinic

2021 IKKU Christmas Karate & Kobudo Clinic

2021 IKKU Christmas Karate & Kobudo Clinic – Christmas Celebration

December 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 2021 IKKU Christmas Karate & Kobudo Clinic – Christmas Celebration will be hosted at Suansu Karate Kai in Dexter, GA.

Please join us for our annual IKKU Christmas clinic and festivities scheduled Dec. 4, 2021. 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 take part in his clinics because the exposure and knowledge available to lower ranks is simply enlightening.  There are both morning and afternoon sessions scheduled including Kata and Bunkai.

Following the events of the day will be the annual supper and festivities. Times will be announced at the clinic, usually starting around 6:00 pm. Come ready to rekindle old friendships and make new ones. Please bring your favorite dish and your favorite 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

 

Directions:
From Atlanta:  I-75 south to I-16 east. I-16 east to exit 51 (US 441 ) Dublin exit. Travel south (right) approx. 8 miles to Hwy 117. Turn right & travel south on Hwy 117 for approx. 3 miles to Southwest Laurens School at Mark Wood Road. Turn right, go thru the stop sign, travel approx. 2 miles to Tipton Road (1st paved road on left), turn left, then 3rd driveway on left.

From Florida:  I-75 north to Cordele, Ga. Turn right on Ga.257 (exit ?) and travel north on Ga.257 approx. 70 miles to Dexter, Ga. Continue north thru Dexter on Ga.257 for approx. 2 miles and turn right onto Mark Wood Road. (West Laurens High School is on the right at this road). Travel approx. 3/4 mile to stop sign, then continue approx. 2 miles to the first paved road on right (Tipton Road) and turn right. Go to the 3rd driveway on left (1830), turn left, and go through the open field to the house and Dojo.

Or: Travel north on US 441 headed to Dublin. Approx. 8 miles south of Dublin, Hwy 117 to Rentz will be on the left. Turn left on Hwy 117 and travel south approx. 3 miles and Southwest Elementary school will be on the right at Mark Wood Rd. Turn right and travel approx. 2 miles (thru stop sign) to the 1st paved road on left (Tipton Road), turn left, then 3rd driveway on left.

 

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.

2021 IKKU Annual Black Belt Test and Karate Seminar

2021 IKKU Annual Black Belt Test and Karate Seminar

The 2021 IKKU Annual Black Belt Test and Karate Seminar will take place at Robinson Karate Dojo.

The 2021 IKKU Annual Black Belt Test will take place on Friday and Saturday September 17-18, 2021. This event will be Hosted by Hanshi Ron Downton & Kyoshi-Sei Jenny Downton of  the Hombu Dojo Tora Shin Karate Kai and Shihan Dai’s Billie & Larry Robinson of the Robinson Karate Dojo in Carrollton, GA. Please join us in showing your support for the Black Belts that have put in the sweat and time on the floor for this special day.

Please let us know ASAP if you plan to attend……. Robinson Karate 770-830-6324 or 770-312-9981.

Schedule:

Friday, September 17th

5:30pm – 5:45pm Check-in & Warm Up

6:00pm – 7:30pm Training Session

Saturday, September 18th

9:00am – 9:15am Check-in & Warm Up

9:30 – 12:00 noon Morning Training Session

12:00 noon – 1:45pm Lunch (Sandwiches, chips, drinks – included in clinic fee)

2:00pm – 4:00pm Afternoon Training Session

 

Dinner – Grilling burgers and hotdogs at the Robinson’s (434 Baxter Road, Carrollton, GA  30117).  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 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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