IKIFJan 29, 20203 min readIreland Itosu-kai – 2019 RoundupDear IKIF members Please enjoy a brief overview of some events of Itosu-kai Karatedo Ireland members in 2019. Presentation of Black Belt ce
IKIFDec 17, 20192 min readSweden wishes a Happy Holiday and a Happy 2020Two major belt test events are planned each year and in average of 80 students are participating. One in the end of May and in mid-December.
IKIFJun 10, 20191 min readKyu test was held in Philippines branchCongratulations to all Philippine Itosu-ryu students! Held last May 21, 2019 at JKI Philippines honbu dojo awarded by Mr. Rheinan B. Manzo
IKIFJun 2, 20192 min read2019 Graduation Ceremony in SwedenIt was in the autumn of 2018 that it started. I had reached the 1 kyu level in the spring. In my mind it thought it would take at least a ye
IKIFApr 17, 20191 min readTaking High Ranking Belt Test in JapanI'm very proud, as the chief instructor of Itosu-Ryu Karate-Do Malaysia Branch, that I took the high ranking belt test (6th Dan Degree)
IKIFDec 30, 20181 min readThe Last Kyu Degree Test in Switzerland in 2018On December 10th, 2018, we had our last grading of this year in Canton of Bern where it was the Capital of Switzerland. Five Dojos participa
IKIFOct 19, 20183 min readThe 44th Shihan-kai Seminar in Osaka, JapanRecently, I had the honour to be invited and attend the 44th Japanese Shihan (Master) training in Osaka, Japan. Although I am not a Shihan,
IKIFJan 8, 20183 min readSensei Rafael Conejo received the 6th dan degree from Spanish Karate FederationLast Sunday, December 17, I examined 6th Dan by the Royal Spanish Karate Federation, successfully passing the exam. No practitioner of the I