2025 41st IKKF ANNUAL TRAINING
The INTERNATIONAL KARATE KOBUDO FEDERATION is pleased to announce its 41st IKKF ANNUAL TRAINING, JULY 11-13, 2025. Our first Annual Training was held in 1984 at which Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo Hanshi SEIKICHI ODO was present. Over the years we have continued with the concept of bringing together a group of top flight instructors for three days of in-depth training on the traditional martial arts.
The 2025 IKKF ANNUAL TRAINING will be held at IKKF HONBU (HKA Dojo) located in Reading, PA. Our first Annual Training dedicated to promoting Odo Linege Karate and Kobudo was held in 1984 at the HKA Dojo in Reading. The HKA Dojo was at that time the U.S. Honbu for Odo's OKKKF and upon the establishment of the IKKF in 1991 became the IKKF Honbu.
The training is open to GREEN, BROWN AND BLACK BELTS. So get your registrations in early to reserve your place. Our ANNUAL TRAININGS have been great learning opportunities in the past and we anticipate this years event will be just as good.
This photo is of the participants at the friday dojo session of the 2024 IKKF Annual Training.
A group photo of the participants at the Saturday session of the 2024 IKKF Annual Training.
A group photo of individuals receiving promotions at the 2024 IKKF Annual Training.
INSTRUCTORS:
The 2025 IKKF ANNUAL TRAINING, as with previous years, we plan to devote Friday for training in Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo. Our Saturday and Sunday Sessions will also include our other Guest Instructors presenting other topics on the traditional arts.
The tentative list of Instructors for the 2025 IKKF ANNUAL TRAINING includes the following individuals:
- Hanshi C. Bruce Heilman, 10th Dan, Okinawa Kenpo Karate & Kobudo
- Hanshi Larry Isaac, 10th Dan, Okinawa Kenpo Karate & Kobudo
- Hanshi Ann-Marie Heilman, 9th Dan, Okinawa Kenpo Karate & Kobudo
- Hanshi Doug Hoover, 9th Dan, Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo
- Hanshi Steve Baer, 9th Dan, Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo
- Hanshi Dan Rupert, 9th Dan, Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo
- Hanshi Carla Molinaro, 9th Dan Goju-ryu, 8th Dan Kobudo
- Plus Other Guest Instructors - more information to follow
TOPICS:
The 2025 IKKF ANNUAL TRAINING will run over 3 days and will be held at the IKKF Honbu (HKA Dojo).
Topics for the sessions will include:
- Friday trainings to focus on Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo sessions
- Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kata
- Okinawa Kenpo Kobudo - weapons to include: bo, sai, tunfa, kama, nunchaku, nunte bo, eiku, kuwa, tinbe & rochin, and tekkos
- Two-person Weapons Forms - bo/bo, bo/sai, bo/tunfa/ bo kama, bo/tinbe & rochin
- Applications Theory
- Kata Bunkai
- Two Person Drills
- History Lectures
- Sparring Concepts (bring your sparring gear)
A Detailed Training Schedule will be posted as we finalize the teaching schedule well in advance of the event so prospective participants can see just what topics will be offered.
Bring your own weapons. Some weapons will be available for sale at the event. NO VIDEO TAPING is permitted of the seminar by seminar participants. IKKF Video Training DVD's will be available for purchase at the event.
SATURDAY EVENING PICNIC:
Plans for either a Banquet or Picnic are yet to be finalized
YUDANSHA TESTING:
As usual for the IKKF Annual Trainings, a FORMAL YUDANSHA TESTING will be conducted. This testing will be held on Friday Evening at the IKKF HONBU.
IKKF Testing - A Yudansha Testing will be held for those members being considered for Yudansha Certification in Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo as well as Okinawa Kenpo Kobudo. Any IKKF Dojo Heads who have members of their dojos that they wish to recommend for promotional consideration
should forward a copy of the individals martial arts resume along with their promotional request (note - promotion fees should accompany recommendation for testing).
SCHEDULE:
The schedule for the three day training event is as follows:
o Thursday, July 10th - Evening Open House at IKKF Honbu, 6-8pm
o Friday, July 11th - Registration 9am, Seminars (focus Okinawa Kenpo Karate & Kobudo / Yudansha Testing Review) 10am - 4:30pm
- Yudansha Testing (Karate and Kobudo) - 5-8pm (IKKF Honbu)
o Saturday, July 12th - Seminars (all topics w/Guest Instructors) 10am - 4:30pm (Birdsboro Gyu location)
- PICNIC - 7-9pm (More Info to follow)
o Sunday, July 13th - Seminars (weapons fighting and review sessions) 10am - 1pm (IKKF Honbu)
COST FOR TRAINING:
Costs for the 2025 IKKF ANNUAL TRAINING are as follows:
- PRE-REGISTRATION FULL EVENT, IKKF Member $190.00, Non-Member $210.00
- PRE-REGISTRATION ONE DAY (7/11 or 12), IKKF Member $100.00, Non-IKKF Member $115.00
- Late registration (after 6/15) FULL EVENT, IKKF Member $210.00, Non-IKKF Member $225.00
- Late registration (after 6/15) ONE DAY, IKKF Member $110.00, Non-IKKF Member $125.00.00
- PICNIC $(more info to come)
ACCOMMODATIONS:
HAMPTEN INN (Event Hotel - Ask for IKKF Event Rate),1800 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, Pa 19610, (855) 479-0732
WELLESLEY INNS - Papermill Rd. & Woodland Avenue, Wyomissing, Pa, (610) 374-1500
COMFORT INN - 2200 Stacey Drive, Reading, Pa. (610) 371-0500
Also, as in the past participants can sleep over at the Honbu. Space is limited so if you are planning on staying at the Dojo, register for the Annual Training EARLY and add a note with your registration about who would be asking to stay at the dojo (bring your own bedding/pillows, etc.)
2025 ANNUAL TRAINING T-SHIRT:
We will have order forms for our 2025 ANNUAL TRAINING T-SHIRTS for sale at the event. the ordered T-shirts will be shipped to you directly.
REGISTRATION FORM:
YES, I plan to attend the 2025 IKKF ANNUAL TRAINING. My check or Money Order is enclosed. Make payable to "IKKF"
Name(s):_____________________________________________________________________ Phone:____________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: _______ Zip ________ Email: _____________________________
Rank: __________________________ Style: ____________________________________ Dojo: ________________________
Seminar: Full, IKKF Member (____), Non-Member (____)
One-Day Only, IKKF Member (____), Non-Member (____)
Picnic (_____)
Payment enclosed: ________________________________