Renshi Glenn Ritter from Pasco, WA, was promoted to Kyoshi 7th Dan for his dedication and commitment of over 30 years to the Okinawa Martial Arts disciplines and teaching. Well deserved and long overdue. Congratulations Glenn. The 2026 Kobukan Federation International Karate Kobujutsu Camp Was a huge success for all that attended. Students from Germany, Ireland, Pennsylvania, Alaska, California, Montana and Texas all received advanced training in Matusmura Seito Shorin Ryu, Okinawan...

The 3rd Annual Kobukan Karate Federation Camp held In April at the Port Angeles Grange was an unqualified success. Students from all over the country were in attendance. Local students from the Port Angeles, WA area were joined by students from Massachusetts, New Jersey, Montana, Oregon, Texas,California and Washington State. Training was focused on both Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu and Okinanwan Hakutsuru (White Crane) Karate. Emphasis was centered around fighting applications derived directly...

RYUKODO HONBU DOJO, NORTHVILLE ,MI Attended the 49th Annual Ryukodo December Seminar and Wine Tasting Dinner with Hanshi Peter Carbone. We recieved five hours of intense weapons training canvassing Tanbo / Tanbo Disarms, Tanbo/Bo Disarms, Interactive drills , empty hand against weapons and empty hand automatice response training. This year we had a special guest dojo via video stream from Polland. Great social interactivity, hospitatlity and commarderie was enjoyed by all. A "second to...