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!
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January 27 - 29, 2012: Ohana Karate Gasshuku with Sensei Blenda Morris
February 17 - 19, 2012: Kata & Kumite Gasshuku, San Diego, California with Senseis Villa, Duz, Buchwald and Brennecke.
March 9 - 10, 2012: Training with Sensei Allen in Severn, MD
May 4 - 6, 2012: Northeast Regional Gasshuku - New London, CT
July 9 - 15, 2012: IOGKF World Budo Sai. Okinawa
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IOGKF Demo in 2011 China Fuzhou International Karate-Wushu Exchange and Contest Convention
Higaonna Sensei's Suparinpei in Shaolin Temple
Sensei Higaonna performs shime on Sensei Nakamura during Sanchin
Sensei Higaonna performs Tensho
Nakamura Sensei performs Seisan kata in Shaolin Temple
Ohana Karate Gasshuku
27 Jan 2012 - 29 Jan 2012
Michigan Gasshuku
Ohana Karate
Kata and Kumite Gasshuku
17:00, 17 Feb 2012 - 13:30, 19 Feb 2012
Kids & Adult Classes Training with Sensei Gene Villa, Sensei Ernie Brennecks & Sensei Mirko Buchwald
RB Karate Center
Training with Sensei Allen in Severn, MD
9 Mar 2012 - 10 Mar 2012
Bushi No Megumi Karate
IOGKF Connecticut Northeast Regional Gasshuku
17:00, 4 May 2012 - 12:30, 6 May 2012
Regional Gasshuku featuring Sensei Herbert Allen
New London Plaza Hotel, 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd., New London, CT 06320
World Budo Sai
9 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012
IOGKF members from all over the world train together in Okinawa
Kenritsu Budo-kan
IOGKF-USA
2101 E 29th Ave
Spokane, WA 99223
Phone: 509-448-0422
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