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IKKU

Independent Kyokushin Karate Union

Supporting Kyokushin dojos, instructors, and students across the UK.

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About IKKU

IKKU is an independent umbrella offering guidance, events, and a supportive network for Kyokushin karate practitioners throughout the United Kingdom.

Kyokushin embodies the spirit of discipline, respect, and full-contact heritage, fostering both physical excellence and personal development through rigorous training and traditional values.

Member Clubs

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Cobra Kai Dojo

Valley (Placeholder)

Training: Mon & Thu evenings

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Contact dojo for trial class.

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Miyagi-Do Karate

Reseda (Placeholder)

Training: Tue & Sat

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All levels welcome.

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Glasgow Tigers Dojo

Glasgow

Training: Wed evening

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Family-friendly sessions.

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Edinburgh Phoenix Dojo

Edinburgh

Training: Fri evening

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Beginners welcome.

Instructors

JL

Sensei J. Lawrence

3rd Dan

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Club Cobra Kai Dojo
Years Training 15
Coaching Knockdown squad lead (5 yrs)
Certifications First Aid, Safeguarding L2
Highlights National open 2019 quarter-finalist
"Direct, disciplined approach focused on basics and conditioning." (Fictional placeholder)
DL

Sensei D. LaRusso

3rd Dan

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Club Miyagi-Do Karate
Years Training 18
Coaching Kata development (6 yrs)
Certifications Referee C-class
Highlights Regional kata podium 2020
"Emphasizes balance, control, and technical precision." (Fictional placeholder)
AS

Sensei A. Smith

2nd Dan

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Club Glasgow Tigers Dojo
Years Training 10
Coaching Juniors & beginners (4 yrs)
Certifications First Aid
Highlights Interclub seminars
CK

Sempai C. Khan

1st Dan

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Club Edinburgh Phoenix Dojo
Years Training 7
Coaching Fitness/fundamentals (2 yrs)
Certifications

Contact

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Syllabus

The IKKU syllabus outlines the technical requirements and grading criteria for all ranks, based on traditional Kyokushin principles established by Sosai Masutatsu Oyama.

From White Belt to Black Belt, our curriculum emphasizes full-contact training, discipline, and the perfection of character.

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