Come Join a Karate Class For Ages 9 to 90.

A martial arts system of study, discipline, and growth.

Kojosho Karate teaches a traditional martial art that blends Chinese two-person kata with Japanese Basic Techniques. Our Kojosho solo and two-man kata are based on nine animals and nine elements.

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Current notices and federation news.

The IKKF

An umbrella organization for Kojosho study and preservation.

IKKF exists to preserve the work of past masters while supporting members through certification, instruction, camps, seminars, tournaments, and conferences.

Our schools (dojos) emphasize traditional values and teaching methods. Potential new students should contact a school directly for current class times and instructor availability.

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The Kojosho System

History, philosophy, and teachings move together.

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History

Kojosho traces roots through early Chinese exercise traditions and animal movement theory.

Philosophy

The system joins martial application and artistic expression through lifelong study.

Teachings

Students study Animal and Element postures, one and two-person sets, weapons work, kata, self-defense and combative training.

Schools

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