This remarkable photograph, taken during Kanki Izumikawa’s first trip to Hawaii in 1961, marks a pivotal moment in karate history. The visit coincided with the opening of his first Goju-Ryu Senbukan Dojo on U.S. soil, a milestone that helped establish…
2025 TKA / IKKU Katsu-Ryu Kempo Clinic
Join us for an EXCLUSIVE Black Belt-Only Seminar!
Come explore the deep principles and combative applications of the Katsu-Ryu Kempo system handed down through the lineage of Izumikawa and Aihara Sensei in the ’50s-60s. Under the guidance of Soke Joseph Ruiz , Founder of the International Karate Kobudo Union and additional senior leadership from both the IKKU and the Traditional Karate Association, this clinic will focus on advanced Kempo theory, internal energy development, and tactical flow as transmitted through the Katsu-Ryu lineage.
Katsu-Ryu Kempo is a dynamic system of Okinawan and Chinese-influenced martial science, preserved and transmitted through the International Karate Kobudo Union (IKKU). Its teachings stem from the lineage of Soke Joseph R. Ruiz, who integrated Kempo’s circular striking and internal principles with the structured forms and discipline of traditional Karate-Do. The system emphasizes adaptability, ki flow, and precision, uniting striking, locking, and throwing into a seamless expression of martial effectiveness and spiritual balance.
This clinic provides an exceptional opportunity for black belts to deepen their understanding of Katsu-Ryu’s foundational methods and its place within the broader legacy of traditional karate and kobudo as taught in the IKKU.
Space is limited — reserve early to ensure your place on the floor.
Reminder(s): Bring water and your warrior spirit.
All participants must wear traditional white uniforms.
Katsu-Ryu Kempo Clinic
Presented by the Traditional Karate Association & International Karate Kobudo Union
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Featuring:
Soke Joseph Ruiz, 10th Dan – IKKU Founder
Kyoshi-Sei Larry Griffin, 8th Dan – Events Director, IKKU
Hanshi Ricky A. Adams, 9th Dan Director, TKA
Kyoshi Mike Downton, 7th Dan – IKKU Events Instructor
Additional high-ranking instructors from TKA/IKKUAdditional high-ranking instructors from TKA/IKKU
Location:
Traditional Karate Association Honbu Dojo
1421 Anderson Lane
Lady Lake, Florida 32159
Eligibility: Open to Black Belts Only
Attire: All White Uniforms Required
Fee:
TKA/IKKU Members – $60
Non-Members – $80
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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