Welcome to the official website of
ITOSU-RYU KARATEDO INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
The mission of Itosu-ryu Karatedo International Federation is to preserve and promote the classical Karatedo called ITOSU-RYU. It was established by the great Okinawan karate master Anko Itosu (1835 - 1915) and passed down to Kenwa Mabuni (1889-1952) to Ryusho Sakagami (1915-1993) and to the current Soke (the 4th generation grand master) Sadaaki Sakagami.
The original organization "Japan Karatedo Itosu-kai" was established in Kawanishi city, Hygo prefecture, Japan in 1940. With the internationalization of karatedo, our school also aims to develop intercultural relationships and understanding throughout the world. To this end, we formed an international organization called Itosu-ryu Karatedo International Federation(IKIF) in August 2002 comprising of 16 countries. IKIF now has over 20 member countries.
The purpose of this site is to unite the worldwide family of Itosu-ryu practitioners as well as be a source of information for those interested in learning more about our history and style. For more information on how to become affiliated, please feel free to contact us.
What's New?
2022 Itosu-ryu World
Karatedo Championships
Venue: Sydbank Arena Kolding, Denmark
Ambolten 2-6, 6000 Kolding
Dates: 4th - 7th August 2022
Hosted by Itosu-kai, Denmark
The 1st Itosu-ryu Karatedo Virtual International Tournament
(Hosted by Itosu-kai International Headquarters, Japan)
Tournament Results
Short Documentary
"The 60th Anniversary of Japan Karatedo Itosu-kai:
ITOSU-RYU KARATEDO
An Interview with Soke Sadaaki Sakagami"
2002 / TRT: 15min / 16:9 with Letter Box
The 2nd Itosu-ryu Karatedo Virtual International Junior Tournament
(Hosted by Itosu-kai International Headquarters, Japan)
Application Form
BUY NOW! (Itosu- ryu Book and DVD)
Itosu-ryu Karate Book
KARATEDO KATA TAIKAN
Written by Ryusho Sakagami
Itosu-ryu Karate DVD
ITOSU-RYU KARATEDO
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Supervised by Sadaaki Sakagami
Kobudo DVD
RYUKYU KOBUDO
KONGO-RYU
BO-JUTSU
Supervised by Sadaaki Sakagami
