Welcome from
Grand Master Angi Uezu, 10th Dan
Founder, Chairman Emeritus
and Special Adviser of the OIKKA
‘Welcome to my official website and online training center. I am very happy that modern technology and the assistance of Grand Master Chase and his officers have enabled the Okinawa Isshinryu Karate and Kobu-do Association and me to continue to teach, advise and guide my students throughout the world.
It is our intention that this website be a vital reference for schools as well as an invaluable source of information to teach, train and further all students’ knowledge of Isshinryu Karate and Kobu-do.’
Goals of the O.I.K.K.A.
To continue promoting and teaching Isshinryu Karate and Kobu-do under the guidance of Master Uezu and in the tradition that he has established
Recently OIKKA has hosted or sanctioned a number of special events. The season started early in March, with the Friendship Tournament in Dover, Delaware hosted by Master Rigby. As always Masters Reese and Judy Rigby ran an exceptional tournament.
In May, Master John Devine began his series of seminars held in New Hampshire and Virginia. The host instructors , Sensei(s) Jolie Foucher, Linda Nelson and Angie Spencer along with their students are all very grateful for Master Devine's generosity with his wealth of knowledge. Sensei Devine will be conducting seminars in Orlando, Florida during the third week of October. For more information on his upcoming seminar you can telephone Sensei Devine at 717-272-9890 or e-mail JAD1222@aol.com.
Later in May, Master Christopher Chase taught a special class in Gifu, Japan hosted by Sensei Harumi Suzuki. The students and host instructors enjoyed learning bunkai and ippon kumite. In Okinawa, Master Uezu and Sensei Chase enjoyed their time together mixing regular administrative meetings with training and social events. Master Chase happily reported that Grand Master Uezu is in great spirits and extremely proud of our members' training and dedication.
In June, Master Chase continued his travel to Portugal to give a series of seminars on kata, kobu-do and kumite. The event, hosted by Sensei Joao Costa, was met with great success and enthusiasm from all the participants.
To announce or request information for an event please contact us.
Kaicho Christopher Chase
O.I.K.K.A. President