Whatever your branch of Traditional Karate -Do, whether it is Japanese or Okinawan, this could be an important message for you.

Are you in a Martial Arts Federation that fulfills your needs? Consider these points: 

• The Director of the International Karate Kobudo Union (IKKU) is a legitimate Leader with over 50 years in the Martial Arts, including many years training in the Orient. He is the founder of the IKKU and of Koto-su Ha Karate Do and holds the rank of 10th Dan in Koto-Su Ha Shito Ryu Karate Do. Koto-Su Ha Shito Ryu Karate Do is an offspring of Motobu Ha and Kuniba Ha Shito Ryu Karate Do, Koga Ryu Kobudo, Katsu Ryu Kempo, Zen Shoto Kai Karate Do. He is also a member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. He is recognized worldwide.

• The IKKU issues a "Chief Instructors’ Guide  to all of its Chief Instructors.
• The IKKU is open to all styles as well as all Traditional Japanese and Okinawan styles of karate, so that its members can profit from an interchange of fresh ideas.
• It provides DVD's of Kata and Kata Bunkai as well as Kobudo, to its members on request.
• The Headquarters replies to all written inquiries immediately, thus assuring prompt service.

• The IKKU has an annual Summer and Winter Camp, which all members are encouraged to attend. They receive some hard training and are provided excellent opportunities to learn.
• The IKKU has a yearly tournament that all members may attend, plus year round workshops.

• The Director of the IKKU issues Internationally recognized certificates.
• The IKKU issues each member Dojo a registered school Charter (certificate).
• It provides graded Instructor's Certificates and Appointments both in Karate and Kobudo

• The IKKU offers several economical offerings for membership
  • The Annual membership fee for IKKU is $25.00 per year, per student.
  • Lifetime memberships are $125.00
  • Associated Memberships are $50.00 per year.
• The cost of certificates range from $15.00 to a maximum of $70.00 for 5th Dan Black Belt.
• There is No fee for the Handicapped.

Getting more than you figured on is a rarity these days, but the way we see it, the more we give--the more you will want to become members of the IKKU. It’s as simple as that!  And the least we can do is see you get it.

Click here to download a membership application.

For more information on the International Karate Kobudo Union (IKKU), see the contact us page on this site.

Soke, J.R. Ruiz/Hanshi/Judan

Member of the World Head of Family Sokeship council, Member of the World Motobu Ha Shito Ryu Karate Do Association.