IOGKA Zen Okinawa Goshukan-Ryu Karate Renmei - 全沖縄全米五首館流空手連盟

05/23/2025

Launching July 2025 at the IOGKA Summer Training Camp, and open for enrollment to eligible IOGKA members.

Enrollment applications will be open to all in January 2026.
Previous martial arts experience is required; 6-Kyu or equivalent, or 1 year in training.

Kyuden Bugeikan Kobujutsu Kenkyukai traces its roots with direct lineage to Ryukyu Kobudo and Taira Shinken.

With gratitude to my late teacher, Takamiyagi Hiroshi Sensei, who taught me to be passionate in my martial pursuits, and to be courageous enough to blaze even the smallest trail while honoring tradition, in pursuit of research, preservation, and sharing.

02/17/2025

Rest in peace, Perry Sensei.
Our deepest condolences to your family, students and friends.
The Okinawan Karate world has lost another Titan.
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01/07/2025

Introducing the confirmed Instructors for the 2025 IOGKA Gasshuku in October 2025. Columbus DOJO - 沖縄五首館空手 全米本部道場

▪︎ Lee Chee Ngai: Wu Zu He Yang Quan, 4th Generation Master. (Singapore)
▪︎ Matt Molineux: Shinmei Shorin-Ryu, Hanshi 10-Dan. (Georgia)
▪︎ James Gifford: Shinmei Shorin-Ryu, Hanshi 9-Dan. (Pennsylvania)
▪︎ Garry Parker: Goshukan-Ryu, Kyoshi 8-Dan. Wu Zu He Yang Quan, 5th Generation. (Georgia)
▪︎ Paul Sabota: Matsumura Seito Shorin-Ryu, Kyoshi 8-Dan. (Maryland)
▪︎ Mark Spear: Reihokan Shorin-Ryu, Kyoshi 8-Dan. (Rhode Island)
▪︎ Kenji Parker: Goshukan-Ryu, Shidoin 4-Dan. (Alabama)

01/07/2025

2025 Membership renewals are open now.

We are excited to share an expanded level of membership levels this year, including an Instructors Full Dojo Membership complete with Dojo Charter, AND the addition of Wu Zu Quan Kenkyu Program!

Details on each level and each program are listed below:

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & DIVISIONS
• Instructors Full Dojo Membership: $200 (All dojo members enrolled)
• Yudansha Individual Membership: $60 (Shodan +)
• Mudansha Individual Membership: $40 (6 kyu – 1 kyu)
TRAINING BENEFITS:
• All Members: 3 Quarterly Workshops at the USA Honbu Dojo. ($120 value)
• Dan Grades: Black Belt/Instructor Professional Development Workshops 3 times per year at no charge. ($150 value).
• All Members: Discounted pricing on early registration for Gasshuku and workshops.
• All Members: Certification and promotion opportunities in Goshukan-Ryu.

MEMBERSHIP LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
• Full Dojo: The Instructors and all dojo members from 6-kyu + are included in the annual IOGKA membership and will receive equal benefits at no additional cost, including no-cost registration for quarterly IOGKA workshops. Dojo Charter certificate included.
• Yudansha: All black belt members ages 14 & older. Yudansha Level Members are considered IOGKA Yudansha-Kai members when enrolled in one of the sub-programs for the Yudansha Kai. Yudansha-Kai members have the prestige of being invited to Yudansha-Kai only training workshops throughout the year at the IOGKA USA Honbu Dojo and/or other IOGKA Dojo branches.
• Mudansha: All kyu grades (color belts) that are students of IOGKA Yudansha-Kai members. Mudansha level members are given the opportunity to attend IOGKA sanctioned seminars and workshops at a discounted rate.

YUDANSHA-KAI DIVISIONS
1. Goshukan-Ryu Transition Program: This program is offered to experienced Yudansha for the purpose of learning Goshukan-Ryu, earning promotions and teaching certifications, and transitioning (themselves and their students) completely from their previous style to Goshukan-Ryu Karate. This is accomplished through the attendance of scheduled quarterly Yudansha-Kai workshops at the IOGKA USA Honbu Dojo and may be supplemented by IOGKA-approved member hosted seminars and workshops. All curriculums will be taught in-person at these workshops and seminars.

2. Goshukan-Ryu Hozon-Kai: This program is offered to Yudansha of all levels for the purpose of learning Goshukan-Ryu, or elements of Goshukan-Ryu – specifically Shuri-Te or Wu Zhu Quan – to enhance their own understanding of the roots of Okinawan Karate, while maintaining their core style. Promotions and teaching certifications for qualified members may be earned in Goshukan-Ryu without fully transitioning from the core style. Members may request to host seminars with either Goshukan-Ryu curriculum, or specific Shuri-Te or Five Ancestor Kenpo content in order to achieve personal growth.


3. Wu Zu Quan Kenkyu Program: This program is offered to Yudansha for the purpose of learning and researching Wu Zu Quan for the purpose of enhancing their core martial art. This program is separate from Goshukan-Ryu; IOGKA will issue ‘level completion’ certificates awarded in lieu of rank. Understanding of principles and application of skills takes precedence over grading and rank. The Wu Zu Quan curriculum of Koh Nai Kheng (Singapore) will be followed. This is accomplished through the attendance of quarterly Yudansha-Kai workshops at the IOGKA USA International Honbu Dojo and may be supplemented by IOGKA member hosted seminars and workshops. All curricula will be taught in-person at these workshops and seminars.

12/02/2024

On Legacy

While contemplating this topic for the past several months, I feel that now is the right time to address it as we wind down the end of our 20th year as an organization.

We all have our own goals and dreams; some are larger than life and some are small and simple. Every single one of us will leave a legacy whether we intend to or not. Some legacies are built without intent or knowledge of the person leaving that legacy, while others are carefully and meticulously crafted.

In the process of honoring my teacher, Takamiyagi Hiroshi, founder of Goshukan-Ryu, I have taken on the responsibility of carrying his legacy on as long as I'm alive and able. Now five years after his death, I feel confident that his legacy is alive and well. For my part, to fulfill a promise made to my teacher, I partnered with Takamiyagi Sensei's very first WU ZU QUAN teacher, and my mentor/Wu Zu Quan Uncle, Lee Chee Ngai, in translating Takamiyagi Sensei's work 'Five Ancestor Kenpo - Volume 1. Bilingual Edition publishing it, and bringing it to the public. This book has been well received by practitioners and enthusiasts in 14 different countries across the globe. Additionally I have written and published the first of three Goshukan-Ryu training manuals for the use of current and future generations.

Future generations will have the responsibility passed to them for carrying the legacy after I am gone. Over the past year, I've faced many health challenges and I'm reminded that more decades are behind me than those that remain ahead.
My responsibility as the current torch-bearer of Goshukan-Ryu is clear; I am contributing to the education of current and future generations by documenting our system and publishing comprehensive manuals. Additionally, I have the fortune of my Wu Zu Quan Uncle sharing even more Wu Zu He Yang Quan elements, taolu, two man sets, and weapons. This knowledge has enhanced my understanding of Takamiyagi Sensei's instruction, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to learn from the original source.
Ten years ago, Takamiyagi Sensei and I were discussing the future of Goshukan-Ryu, and I asked him "How will we ensure that the next generation stays true to your teachings?" His reply was simple.
"That isn't my concern. my responsibility is to pass knowledge to the current generation; after I'm gone, it's no longer my responsibility."
With that same intention, I am teaching and providing guidance for the current generation, after that, it's no longer my concern.

The work we do in this life may not be appreciated, but it will be our legacy. It's up to the next generation to follow and carry on.

Garry Parker

11/20/2024

2025 marks our 21st year and the IOGKA is excited to announce two additional selections for our members.

● In addition to the individual memberships for Mudansha and Yudansha Membership, we will introduce the FULL DOJO MEMBERSHIP option for 2025. For one single membership price, all instructors and students will be enrolled and recognized as IOGKA members. Enrollment in the Goshukan-Ryu Transition Program is not required for this level of membership.

● Due to increased interest from experienced karate practitioners, we are adding the WU ZU QUAN KENKYU PROGRAM for those that would like to enhance their current karate skillset through the research of Wuzuquan/Five Ancestor Boxing.
This program will follow the curriculum of Master Koh Nai Kheng's teachings.
Members will receive training via quarterly workshops and hosted seminars. As this is a kenkyu/research group, no grading will be conducted, however progress will be marked by Level Completion certificates.

10/25/2024