Welcome!

This is the official site for

International Shobukan
Karate Association

a Non Profit organization and a Non Political organization

We Welcome Traditional Karate Schools, Dojos, Clubs and Individuals that wish to join Us. We are a non-political organization. Each dojo affiliates directly with the Hombu Dojo in Japan through the International Shobukan Karate Association. Our Main Goal is the promotion of Shotokan Karate-do and Friendship with all practitioners. We provide:

  • Seminars conducted by our Chairman - Chief Instructor from Japan, Invited Guest and Technical Committe Members
  • Annual trips to Japan for Seminars and Training
  • Annual International Karate Tournament in the USA and Overseas.
  • A College Scholarship program will be incorporated soon.

Membership is open to serious Karate Organizations and Individuals. We support organizations of same goals as Ours. We seek to learn and practice Traditional Karate and follow the principles of the Dojo Kun.

 

SHOBUKAN - TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
M. Kohama, Kancho
Chief Instructor and Technical Director
Toshio Tsushima
Chairman
Thomas Myslinski
Advisor
Manny Da Costa
USA & Panamerican Director
Michiyo Brown
International Secretary
   
Kalpesh Makwana Regional Director - India
R.D. Neel
Regional Director - Sri Lanka
Jorge Joseph
Regional Director - Central America
Jacinto Navarro Regional Director - Central America
Jose Witik
Regional Director - South America
Chico Garcia
Regional Director - East Coast USA
Jorge V. Velez
Regional Director - South America
Horacio Mendoza
Regional Director - Mexico

 

How to Join?

To join our organization Contact Mr. Manny DaCosta or call (254)368-2311 we will send you an individual membership application or a Dojo membership application at your request. You must provide us a copy of your last rank certification, history of your martial arts studies along with the application you received from us. The information you send us will be then sent to Japan for approval.

 

 

© 1997 International Shobukan Karate Association. 2201A W. Stan Schlueter Loop, Suite 800A, Killeen, TX 76549. Telephone# 254.368.2311