Rite of Passage It was that time again when IKKU dojos gather from near and far to watch the traditional rite of passage. So many yudansha have traveled this beaten path before, but it never gets old. Each year the…
2018 IKKU Annual Black Belt Test
2017 IKKU Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Black Belt Test
The 2017 IKKU Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Black Belt Test was conducted on Saturday, October 8, 2017, in Social Circle, GA. at Tora Shin Karate Kai. There were 2 outstanding participants on the floor being tested for dan rank this time around.…
2016 IKKU Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Black Belt Test
The 2016 IKKU Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Black Belt Test was conducted this past Saturday, October 8 in Duluth, GA. at Keishin Karate Kai. There were 4 participants on the floor being tested for various dan rank. There were approximately 25 observers…
IKKU Awards Shodan to James Filsinger
IKKU Awards Shodan to James Filsinger – A big congratulation goes out to James Filsinger, who tested for and passed the Shodan Requirements for Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu on September 22. James gave out thanks and praise to all that helped him…
2015 IKKU Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Black Belt Test
A special congratulations goes out to all the IKKU Members that tested during the 2015 Annual IKKU Kotosu-Ha Shito-Ryu Black Belt Test. As you are all aware it’s not an easy feat preparing for a Black Belt exam. Not to mention…