Events

Spaghetti Feed Saturday June 21, 2008, don't miss it, not only will you be getting a great workout thanks to our Sensei's volunteering their Saturday, but you will get fed and plenty of great home cooked food.

This event is a fundraiser for the 2008 IKA International Seminar coming soon. Help support those who will be attending and learning.  Your support is greatly appreciated.  SEE YOU THERE!

Feb 1, 2, and 3, 2008 - Shihan Arel Seminar -

Shihan Paul Arel, Founder and International Director of IKA, demonstrates a technique to several Yudanshakai (Black Belt Club) members. IKJA.com file photo (courtesy of Mr. Peter Dylag).

Feb 1, 2, and 3, 2008 - Shihan Arel Seminar

The February 1-3, 2008 seminar was attended by many Kokondo-Ka in the region (Washington, Idaho, California), and had plenty to offer.

July 19-21 2007 International Seminar at Wellesley MA

With over 160 attending,  this year's Internationals was an event to remember. Several demonstrations were given by our Masters including bunkai to kata, counters to Jukido throws, and changes from start of one throw to execution of a different throw mid way.

This was the 1st time the event was held in Wellesley and Dr. Joaquin Betancourt and Ms. Amalia Nitu (a teacher at the Wellesley College) did a great job of getting the attendants located and ensured we had all things needed during our stay.

For more information on this years' International Seminar, please ask one of the attendees pictured below.

May 4-6, 2007: Shihan Seminar at Kent Dojo, BEMA.

Come and train with Kokondo-Ka from the various Dojo's of  the West!

The May seminar is only a few weeks away.  Last February Shihan, Master Howard, and Master Robert, Master Soltez, Master Peterson, and Sensei Mikasa were all present to teach us.  Everyone learned something new, reviewed many Kata ,and even did some Jukido.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

November 2006

BEMA held a martial arts demonstration to the Boy Scouts of America.  Dave and Scottie Thompson have been members for years and requested the demonstration for their troop. 

Many BEMA volunteers showed up and performed Katas (forms), Bunaki (self defense applications) and Sensei Mikasa gave an overview of Kokondo Karate and Jukido Jujistsu.  Demonstrations with same attacks but different responses between the 2 systems illustrated how effective both can be.