International Karate Association - Gosoku Ryu

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International Karate Association - Gosoku Ryu International Karate Association, Inc. World Headquarters. Founded by Soke Takayuki Kubota, 10th dan. At age eighteen he opened his first dojo in Tokyo.

Born in Kumamoto, Japan, Takayuki Kubota began studying martial arts at the age of four under the direction of his father, Denjiro Kubota. Because of his insatiable desire to learn every aspect of the arts, he trained daily and studied several different styles of martial arts. Despite his restrictive scholastic program and grueling training schedules, he managed to complement his martial arts training with additional studies in meditation, history and other non combative aspects of the arts. He distinguished himself by earning advanced instructor ratings in Judo, Aikido, Kendo, Iaido and meditation as well as calligraphy and several other arts. Grand Master Kubota began his teaching career at the age of 14 and it has flourished ever since. He has taught police techniques for over 35 years from simple handcuffing to the world famous baton and Kubotan techniques. He has taught at 34 law enforcement agencies all over the world including the Tokyo and Los Angeles police departments, the FBI and the California Highway patrol. An American citizen since 1974, Grand Master Kubota devotes much of his time to teaching karate at his school in Glendale, California. Although he is well known for having been an instructor to some of the most prominent members of our society, he is most sincerely interested in the development of karate at all levels and has placed a special emphasis on teaching young people. Respect and discipline are two of the primary concepts stressed in all children's classes resulting in proper growth and the continuation of the art.

Photo of the dinner party celebrating what would have been the 92nd birthday of Soke Kubota. We also had a Kubotan class...
09/21/2026

Photo of the dinner party celebrating what would have been the 92nd birthday of Soke Kubota. We also had a Kubotan class that day in his memory .

Just show up 15 minutes before class to fill out the liability waiver. No reservation required.
09/17/2026

Just show up 15 minutes before class to fill out the liability waiver. No reservation required.

IKA Headquarters Promotions: Patrick Reddy - 6th dan Renshi, Sami Asmar - 6th dan Renshi, Cheryl Kuratomi - 5th dan Shih...
08/29/2026

IKA Headquarters Promotions: Patrick Reddy - 6th dan Renshi, Sami Asmar - 6th dan Renshi, Cheryl Kuratomi - 5th dan Shihan, Sam Dea - 4th dan Shihan Dai

Dan testing completed over several months of testing and evaluation. An awesome accomplishment!

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08/27/2026

A new chapter at IKA, today Kyoshi Rod Kuratomi promoted to 8th Dan and the title of Hanshi, Shihan Patrick Reddy promoted to 6th Dan and title Renshi, Jacek and Krzysztof Chalupka promoted to 6th Dan and title of Renshi. 145 years of continuous training between the 4 of them. The promotions were a result of the demonstration of leadership, technical skill and an unwavering dedication and consistency in training.
Congratulation. Osu

Mark you calendar for upcoming seminar in Poland in 2027
08/27/2026

Mark you calendar for upcoming seminar in Poland in 2027

Today, promotions in the IKA. Kyoshi Rod Kuratomi promoted to 8th dan and the title of Hanshi. Shihan Patrick Reddy to 6...
08/27/2026

Today, promotions in the IKA. Kyoshi Rod Kuratomi promoted to 8th dan and the title of Hanshi. Shihan Patrick Reddy to 6th dan and the title of Renshi. Brothers from Poland, Shihans Jacek and Krzysztof Chalupka promoted to 6th dan and the title of Renshi. 145 years of continuous training between the four of them. The promotions were a result of the demonstration of leadership, technical skill and an unwavering dedication and consistency in training. Congratulations! Osu!!

Kata Gan Ryu created by Soke Takayuki Kubota
08/21/2026

Kata Gan Ryu created by Soke Takayuki Kubota

Kata performed by Rod Kuratomi. Chief Instructor International Kara...

08/07/2026

Hard work, building up skills with every session on the books. Good vibes always, osu

The IKA Newsletter is back! The goal is to improve communication throughout the IKA karate world.
08/01/2026

The IKA Newsletter is back! The goal is to improve communication throughout the IKA karate world.

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3301 N Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA
91208

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 1pm
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 9am
5pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 1pm
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 9am
5pm - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+18185411240

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