Welcome to the International Kojosho Karate Federation official site.


       
News
  Gordon Venable has opened a new school in Johannesburg. It is the first and only authorized Kojosho school in Africa.

Mr. Renna has opened a new school in Albuquerque.

Black/Brown Belt Testing Jan 9

Fall 2009 Newsletter is here

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IKKF is an umbrella organization. Our mission objectives are to preserve the work of past masters, provide members with worldwide certification, and promote camps, seminars, tournaments and international conferences.

Since 1966, the IKKF has been under the direction of Mr. Fred Absher.

What Is a Class Like? Our local Albuquerque schools provide traditional study. Click for more info.

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The Kojosho System ko jo sho
  Kojosho Kempo Karate teaches a traditional martial art that offers its students a life time of study, reflection and growth.
the History of Kojosho traces its roots back to 3rd century China and the physician, Hua T'o, who developed a series of exercises based on five animal movements. the Philosophy of Kojosho embraces the inseparable bond between martial application and artistic expression. In war, the soul must become the warrior. In peace, the soul becomes the artist. the Teachings of Kojosho are an extensive set of fluid Animal/Element Postures, Animal sets performed in 2-person, 3-person, with weapons, plus traditional kata and tournament training.
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