OUR MISSION:
To offer guidance and support, educate, promote, and unite Isshin-Ryu Karate practitioners and martial artists throughout the world.
ABOUT
IIKF History
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The International Isshin-Ryu Karate Federation (IIKF) was founded in 2010 by Sensei Curt Sawyer and Sensei Matt Dorsey, both 8th degree black belts and original students of Master Joseph Jennings and Grandmaster Angi Uezu.
With the desire to help unify, grow and educate Isshin Ryu practitioners around the world, Sensei Sawyer and Sensei Dorsey have committed themselves to make the IIKF the foremost karate organization in the world.
Through seminars, clinics, rank promotions, tournaments, instructor training and martial arts business consulting, the IIKF will support IsshinRyu karate students and sensei, preserving the traditional teachings, principles and philosophies of this prominent Okinawan karate style.
Any Isshin-Ryu karate-ka is invited to join the IIKF – membership in this worldwide organization will bring many benefits to both individuals and charter school members.
MEMBERSHIPS
Individual Memberships
AVAILABLE FOR: KARATE STUDENTS,
BLACK BELTS, AND INSTRUCTORS.
Benefits of an IIKF Lifetime Membership:
Membership Certificate
Official IIKF Patch
Official IIKF Passbook
Discounts to all IIKF events such as:
Seminars, Classes, and Tournaments
Please fill out the Individual Membership Application Form and mail, email, or fax back to:
International Isshin-Ryu Karate Federation
1512 Spencerport Road
Rochester, NY 14606
Email:
Fax: 585-429-6344
Membership Fee Payment can be made by Cash (only in person), Check/Money Order (made out to the IIKF), Credit Card, or PayPal (use email address).
Charter Dojo Memberships
AVAILABLE FOR: DOJO'S WITH 5 OR MORE
IIKF MEMBERS.
Charter Memberships are awarded to schools with outstanding traditional Isshin-Ryu Karate Training as well as high quality teaching and leadership skills.
Benefits of a IIKF Charter Membership:
Membership Certificate to display in the dojo
Exclusive Business Support and Recognition
Eligibility for Students to Participate in IIKF Events
Dojo Business Building Seminars and Resources
Discounts to all IIKF events such as:
Seminars, Classes, and Tournaments
Please fill out the Charter Dojo Membership Application Form and mail, email, or fax back to:
International Isshin-Ryu Karate Federation
1512 Spencerport Road
Rochester, NY 14606
Email:
Fax: 585-429-6344
Membership Fee Payment can be made by Cash (only in person), Check/Money Order (made out to the IIKF), Credit Card, or PayPal (use email address).
PROMOTIONS
Anyone requesting a Dan ranking that is not able to have a live review session must submit a video with the applicant performing all katas required for the requested rank.
After reviewing the video, the promotion board will permit the promotion, or request additional training along with detailed corrections or improvements. The applicant can resubmit the rank request at least six months later.
Please fill out the Promotion Application Form and mail, email, or fax back to:
International Isshin-Ryu Karate Federation
1512 Spencerport Road
Rochester, NY 14606
Email:
Fax: 585-429-6344
Membership Fee Payment can be made by Cash (only in person), Check/Money Order (made out to the IIKF), Credit Card, or PayPal (use email address).
Dan Promotion Guidelines
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Sho-Dan (1st Degree)
8 Empty Hand Katas
1 Bo Kata
1 Sai Kata
Bo-Bo Kumite
Minimum 3 Years of Training
Ni-Dan (2nd Degree)
All Previous Requirements
2 Bo Katas
2 Sai Katas
Minimum 2 Years After Sho-Dan
San-Dan (3rd Degree)
All Previous Requirements
All Bo Katas
All Sai Katas
Hamahiga-No-Tonfa (Optional)
Minimum 2 Years After Ni-Dan
Minimum 16 Years of Age
Yon-Dan (4th Degree)
All Previous Requirements
Minimum 2 Years After San-Dan
Go-Dan (5th Degree)
All Previous Requirements
Minimum 4 Years After Yon-Dan
Roku-Dan (6th Degree)
All Previous Requirements
Minimum 5 Years After Go-Dan
Nana-Dan (7th Degree)
All Previous Requirements
Minimum 7 Years After Roku-Dan
Hachi-Dan (8th Degree)
All Previous Requirements
Minimum 8 Years After Nana-Dan
EVENTS
CONTACT
Mailing Address:
International Isshin-Ryu Karate Federation
1512 Spencerport Road
Rochester, NY 14606
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Email:
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Phone:
585-429-6340
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Fax:
585-429-6344