Completed the 50th Semi Annual Ryukodo Kobujutsu Camp with Hanshi Peter Carbone and is exceptional staff of phenomenal weapons practitioners. Although the camp was officially for the 24th -26th, I arrived earlier during the week and remained a day later to received correction training in all of the requirements for testing. Exacting, meticulous, relentless and demanding are a few terms that when training in the Ryukodo are synonymous with Hanshi Carbone and the standards set for weapons...

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...