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We are proud that World Yoshukai Karate Kobudo Organization is the only karate association recongnized and certified by Yoshukai founder Grandmaster Katsuo Yamamoto.  The organization is led by Vice President Shihan Hiroaki Toyama and Vice President Shihan Mike Culbreth.

WYKKO now has more than 1,000 members in more than 30 branches throughout the United States, including Florida, Alabama, Texas, Georgia, California, Missouri, Nebraska and New Mexico.

Yoshukai Karate can trace its lineage back to the founding fathers of karate in Okinawa over three hundred years ago. The Japanese Grandmaster, Katsuoh Yamamoto, began his formal training in the Chito-Ryu style under Dr. Chitose. In 1959, he opened his own school in Kitakyushu, Japan. From 1960 to 1963, Yamamoto was considered the top competitor in Japan. In 1963 Dr. Chitose pronounced him the Grandmaster of the Yoshukai style of karate.

     
 
Next Event
 
Summer Camp 2008
Friday, June 20th - Black Belt testing
Saturday, June 21st - Summer Camp
Join us in Dothan, Alabama for traditional Yoshukai karate training in weapons, kata, and sparring.  We will also be having self-defense seminars and fun and games for the kids.  This is your opportunity to train with fellow students and instructors from all over the world!
 
 
Summer Camp Accommodations
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WYKKO Announcements
 

2008 Traditional Tournament/National Championship

Congratulations to Team Atlanta.  Their perfomance at the tournament has earned them the honor to call themselves the 2008 WYKKO National Championship Dojo!
2008 Schedule

The 2008 WYKKO schedule has been released.  Click here to view it now!
2007 SuperFights DVD Trailer

Click here to watch the trailer for the 2007 SuperFights DVD.  For those interested in ordering the DVD contact Marc Garduque at marc.garduque@atlantawykko.com.  The 2007 SuperFights DVD is now available for purchase.  The price will be $28.00 Shipping and Handling.  You can also get your copy at the next WYKKO event!

Podcast Available For Download

Another WYKKO Podcast was recorded on June 23, 2007 in Dothan, AL.  Mr. Culbreth graciously agreed to answer a few questions about Summer Camps, Full Contact Fighting, and other interesting items.

       » WYKKO-02.mp3  (*New* Summer Camp Episode - link fixed)

       » WYKKO-01.mp3  (Winter Camp Episode)

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