The purpose of the IWKA is to spread and preserve true Isshin-Ryu Karate Kobudo as created by the founder, Grandmaster Tatsuo Shimabuku, and currently taught by his eldest son, Master Kichiro Shimabuku.
The IWKA was founded in 1974. There are presently almost 50,000 members in our growing association worldwide.
The IWKA issues all legitimat
The purpose of the IWKA is to spread and preserve true Isshin-Ryu Karate Kobudo as created by the founder, Grandmaster Tatsuo Shimabuku, and currently taught by his eldest son, Master Kichiro Shimabuku.
The IWKA was founded in 1974. There are presently almost 50,000 members in our growing association worldwide.
The IWKA issues all legitimate Dan grades as well as Instructors Licenses and the traditional titles of Renshi-Go, Kyoshi-Go, and Hanshi-Go.
Every two years Master Kichiro Shimabuku overseas the IWKA World Championships.
Those interested in more information or joining the IWKA can contact Michael Calandra at:
(917) 667-0739
Individual Lifetime Membership is $35.00 USC
If you are interested in joining the IWKA and receiving a lifetime membership certificate and membership card.
Print or screenshot and fill out the membership application and use Western Union (include the transaction ID # in your letter to Master Shimabuku) and send money to:
O'Sensei Kichiro Sh
Individual Lifetime Membership is $35.00 USC
If you are interested in joining the IWKA and receiving a lifetime membership certificate and membership card.
Print or screenshot and fill out the membership application and use Western Union (include the transaction ID # in your letter to Master Shimabuku) and send money to:
O'Sensei Kichiro Shimabuku
3-1-21 Midorimachi
Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan 904-2215
If you are presently a Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu and are interested in receiving your black belt certification from Shimabuku Sensei contact:
Michael Calandra
22033 West Gambit Trail
Wittmann, AZ 85361
Phone: (917) 667-0739
Email: oikddojo@gmail.com
IWKA Black Belt Fees:
1st (Shodan) $100 USC
2nd (Nidan) $120.00 USC
3rd (Sandan) $150.00 USC
4th (Yondan) $200.00 USC
5th (Godan) $280.00 USC
6th (Rokudan) $350.00 USC
7th (Nanadan) $450.00 USC
8th (Hachidan) $550.00 USC
9th (Kudan) $600.00 USC
Instructor's License $400.00 USC
Renshi-Go (4th to 6th Dan) $200.00 USC
Kyoshi-Go (7th Dan-8th Dan) $250.00 USC
Hanshi-Go (9th Dan -10th Dan) $350.00 USC
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