Nov 19. Getting together after class.

Hi all.  We’re going over  to the Fours after class on Thursday.  There’s a couple of birthdays to be celebrated.  So come to class and then lift a pint with us afterward.

May Promotional Results

CONGRATULATIONS is in order to 15 students from our group of affiliate dojo’s in Massachusetts who received promotion this past Sunday.  On May 17 2009, ranks ranging from  Shodan to Renshi / Rokudan were awarded to well deserving candidates.  Scoring was notably on the high side for several, showing an exceptional responsibility for self training taken …a key factor in staying focused and making [...]

Jack Summers 40 Years in Karate

Sensei Jack just passed a milestone having held his Black Belt in Uechi Karate for 40 years.  Certificate number 368,  May 4 1969.  Signed by Kanei Uechi.
Thanks to Sensei Steve for the info.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations for IOK’s newest Black Belt, Brandon Wencek!  Brandon passed his Shodan Test this past Sunday.  The concensus is he really stepped it up for the big day with great execution.   Brandon has been with IOK for many years, through the kids classes and into the adult classes as a young teenager.  At almost 16 years old, he [...]

News from Okinawa…

For those newer students or interested observers who may not know… we are very lucky to have authentic (and current) information direct from the very origins of our style. Okikukai is our organization of allegiance on the island in Okinawa. These are the Master Instructors your teachers look to about the art you are learning. [...]

2008 Promotional Dates

***Spring Dan Testing at QUINCY
Sunday April 27th. 2008,   Spring Pre-Test

Sunday May 18th. 2008,   Dan Test

***Fall Dan Testing at TBA 
Sunday October 5th. 2008,   Fall Pre-Test
Sunday November 16th. 2008,   Dan Test

Friday Night Group

FUN, FUN, FUN
The growing Friday night group will continue  to meet in 2008 every other week between 5:30 and 6:00 for an “open floor” style class.*
*All ADULT students invited, …must have protective gear if you intend to spar.
*Upper rank teenage students by invite only …please direct inquiries directly to Billy G.

Regular Saturday Sparring Classes in 2008!!!

Starting in 2008, Russ will lead a Sparring Class the last Saturday AM of every month.  Please don’t miss this chance to hone your skills and learn how the traditional Okinawan karate training you do applies in real time.
Students are expected to bring/wear proper protection, including mouthguard, cup, pads, etc…   Contact Billy G. for advice and some good options [...]

November Black Belt Test

Here’s some photos of our recent black belt promotion. Congratulations for a job well done!

Jack Summers Promotion

Here’s a quote from okikukai.jp:
Jack Summers, Quincy Massachusetts USA Okikukai Promoted to 9th Dan.  Summers Sensei met the stringent time qualification standards in November 2006. On January 28, 2007 the Okikukai Board of Promotions decided upon promoting Summers Sensei to 9th Dan as the first order of business at the board meeting in the [...]