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2026 IKKU 11th Annual Weapons Choice Seminar
2026 IKKU 11th Annual Weapons Choice Seminar will take place at the Mulberry Creek Community Center in Flowery Branch, GA.
Hosted by Keishin Karate Kai – Kyoshi-Sei Larry Griffin at the Mulberry Creek Community Center in Flowery Branch, GA. on March 7, 2026. This is a great event to learn a Kobudo Weapon of YOUR Choice and get insight from our expert instructors at the event. Simply bring your Kobudo Weapon or borrow one from a Friend and join in on the Fun.
Featuring: Hanshi Ron Downton, 9th Dan and other IKKU High Dans
Event Description:
– Training will include our Five Traditional Weapons – Bo, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Sai, and the Kama
– Participants get to Choose what Weapon(s) they want to Train with to Review or Learn
– Kobudo Anatomy, Basics, and Kata are all part of the agenda for the day
– Weapon Basics, Drills, and Combinations
– So the Bottom Line – “It’s Your Choice”
Cost:
$70 for the Full Day
$35 for 1/2 Day
We will Break for Lunch – There are restaurants nearby, BUT we recommend you Bring Your Own
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, 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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