Welcome to International Karatedo Gojukai Association!

IKGA is the international association formed by the late Grand Master Gogen Yamaguchi to help bring Gojuryu Karatedo to the world. Under his leadership IKGA flourished with thousands of members worldwide, and under the leadership of his son, Grand Master Goshi Yamaguchi, the association continues to grow and thrive.

IKGA Karate can be found in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Oceania. Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi travels regularly to each of these regions to teach the highest level of Gojuryu Karatedo to Instructors and Members. Members from all regions that teach IKGA Karate are welcome to visit Hombu (Headquarters) in Japan.

IKGA Global Championships Japan, August 7 - 11, 2025

Every 4 years, IKGA countries come together in goodwill and competition for the IKGA Global Championships. After a lengthy postponment due to the global pandemic, the next event is now scheduled to take place.

The next IKGA Global Championships will take place in Chiba, Japan, from August 7 - 11, 2025.

See the official bulletin from IKGA Hombu here.

JKGA/IKGA YouTube channel

Lately there have been many changes in the world, creating challenges in how we are able to meet and enjoy sharing our love of Gojukai Karatedo. Luckily we live in a time when technology has become a tool that is easy and accessible to everyone.

See more information from IKGA Hombu here.

Visit the official channel here: youtube.com

President's Message

Happy New Year!

 

IKGA President, Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi's New Year message for 2024 has been posted.

See more here.

President's Message

New video posted! - YouTube

 

Three new kata have been developeded by JKGA/IKGA Grandmaster Goshi Yamaguchi, and he is pleased to unveil them on the official IKGA YouTube channel. The new kata, "Sanshu" are being released in stages: Kenshu, Shoshu and Ryoshu. Saiko Shihan has now released Ryoshu to complete the set along with Kenshu and Shoshu. Let's practice together! You can see all three new kata here:

IKGA News

IKGA Asia Bloc Technical Seminar 2023 Tokyo, Japan

The IKGA Asian Bloc Technical Seminar 2023 Tokyo, Japan was held from December 11 to 13, 2023.

A detailed report from Gohei Yamaguchi Shihan, IKGA Asian Block Director, along with some photos from the event found here.

2023 Australian Seminar and 60th Anniversary Celebrations

Recently, IKGA Australia celebrated their 60th Anniversary. Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi, along with Gohei Yamaguchi Shihan and Jaco Minnaar Shihan visited Australia for a seminar tour and anniversary celebrations.

A detailed report from Rick Burton Shihan, IKGA NSW Director, along with some photos from the event found here.