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The
International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do
Federation (IOGKF) is one of the finest, traditional
karate organizations in the world today. Under the
leadership of our master, Sensei Morio Higaonna, 10th
dan, the IOGKF is committed to preserving the
intangible cultural treasure of Okinawan Goju-Ryu
Karate-do, which has been passed down to us in its
original form from one generation to the next. Since
its establishment in 1979, the IOGKF has attracted
culturally diverse martial arts practitioners from
around the world, who have joined the organization after
recognizing the authenticity and excellence of the IOGKF
and its direct karate lineage tracing back to
Bushi Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Okinawan Goju-Ryu
Karate-do. Our members actively support our
mission, objectives, and activities. The IOGKF sponsors
interactive website forums, weekend seminars, and
international martial arts events for its members to
stay informed with news updates, improve their ongoing
knowledge and skills, and develop life-long
friendships. The IOGKF now has members in over 50
affiliated countries worldwide and is the largest
Okinawan karate organization in the world. This
website represents the membership of IOGKF-USA.
We believe that
Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do training benefits all
practitioners, regardless of their nationality, race, age,
or gender. We have members as young as three years old up
to those over 80 years of age. The IOGKF has a worldwide
network of leadership groups and karate schools in
different countries with highly-qualified chief instructors
and dojo instructors to meet the needs of students
and families. Training at their own pace, each IOGKF member
will improve their mind (mental health, education,
and language); body (self defense skills, physical
fitness, flexibility, and endurance); and spirit
(character, positive attitude, and contributions to
society). It is our goal to improve the “quality of life”
for all of our IOGKF members to help make a positive impact
on the world. The IOGKF welcomes all potential new members
to join our international karate family!
Miyagi Chojun Martial Arts Festival 2009
April 30 - May 3, 2009
Holiday Inn Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Contact: office@iogkf.com
USA Black Belt Gasshuku
(Oct 10-13, 2008) - Feedback
2008 IOGKF USA BLACK BELT GASSHUKU was a great success. 45
Black Belt instructors gathered at The Family Karate Centre,
Spokane, WA and trained under Sensei Bakkies Laubscher (8th dan, IOGKF South Africa).
Please see the feedback from
participants.
USA Newsletter "MO ICHI DO" November 2008
Upcoming Event
January
16-18
IOGKF
USA Southeast Regional Gasshuku by Sensei Michael Han
January
16-18
IOGKF USA Northeast Regional Gasshuku by Sensei
Tetsuji Nakamura
At Warriors of Grace Karate, Millersville, MD
Contact: Sensei Tony Ferrer at
tony@warriorsofgracekarate.com
Registration Form /
Schedule /
Gasshuku Info
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