In 1953, the International Karate Association was formed in Tokyo, Japan. Since its inception, the primary goal of the IKA has been to promote traditional Japanese Karate - specifically the Gosoku Ryu, Hard/Fast style, originated by Takayuki Kubota. In 1964, Grand Master Kubota relocated the Association's headquarters to the United States and was able to attract talented young students that later formed the core of the American branch of the IKA.
Under Grand Master Kubota's leadership, the IKA has achieved widespread recognition in the karate world, and has made important contributions in the tournament circuit. The IKA has consistently had winners in the karate tournaments internationally. I am very pleased that I have found your Karate studio.
Under Grand Master Kubota's leadership, the IKA has achieved widespread recognition in the karate world, and has made important contributions in the tournament circuit. The IKA has consistently had winners in the karate tournaments internationally. I am very pleased that I have found your Karate studio.
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Conveniently located in Verduga Plaza at 3301 N. Verdugo Road in Glendale, just south of the Montrose Shopping Park and nearby La Canada and La Crescenta. Near cozy restaurants and coffee shops for hanging out while your children are in class or for after class get-togethers. The personal experience of training under the greatest karate master in the world, Grandmaster Soke Takayuki Kubota, 10th Dan.
I am very pleased that I have found your Karate studio. I feel very welcome as a new student. I have found all staff/ instructors to be profoundly patient and beyond skilled on an exponential level. The most evident thing to me as a new student is: I feel the heart and joy of this Karate because everybody in the studio conveys that feeling.
International Karate Association's Adult Karate curriculum is designed to take you step-by-step to Black Belt and beyond in an encouraging, supporting, and challenging environment by our highly skilled and dedicated Karate instructors. IKA's Adult Karate class is not merely a form of self-defense. It is also a method of self-awareness.
All parents want their kids to stand out, but there's one activity your child can do that will set them apart from the crowd - the Kids Karate classes at International Karate Association. Our goal for children is to make them feel confident and disciplined enough to avoid negative peer pressures that meet our kids far earlier than we would like.
International Karate Association's Weapons class includes training in a multitude of weapons including the Tonfa (side handle baton) Jo (short staff), Katana (samurai sword), Tsue (walking cane), Bokken and Shinai (wooden swords). Training includes several kata (forms) for each weapon and training in fighting techniques.
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