The International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society is proud to announce our first Virtual Neoclassical Gasshuku, which will take place via Zoom on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, from 9am to 5pm Central Time. During this event, we will be running multiple sessions simultaneously throughout the day covering a variety of subjects to enhance your understanding of martial arts!
Confirmed Sessions:
Naihanchi Oyo Bunkai
with Jeb Chiles
(Kyoshi, Midori Yama Budokai, Renshi, Matsubayashi-Ryu)
Clinch Fighting
with Ron Hill
(Kyoshi, Kenshinkan Karate, Shubo-Sha Jiu-Jitsu, 5th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Tonkua (Tonfa) Drills and Applications
with Neil Stolsmark
(Hanshi, Matayoshi Kobudo)
Overlapping Weapons & Empty Hand Skills
with Christopher Thompson
(Instructor, American Kenpo, Kali, Eskrima)
Okinawa Kenpo Bojutsu
with Matthew Apsokardu
(Renshi, Okinawa Kenpo, Author)
Disabling Points in Basic Kata
with Dr. Raphael Gutierrez
(Renshi, Matsubayashi-Ryu, Professor, Anatomy/Physiology, Biology)
One-Handed & Two-Handed Kakie
with Russ Smith
(Kyoshi, Goju-Ryu, Instructor, Ngo Cho Kun, Bak Mei Kuen, Lung Ying Kuen)
Uechi-Ryu Seisan & Stylistic Comparisons
with Justin LaVasse
(Renshi, Uechi-Ryu)
TBD
with Pedro Bernardy
(Hanshi, Shorin-Ryu, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)
Tentative Sessions:
Colt Savard (Renshi, Shinkoten Seidokan Shorin-Ryu)
Noah Legel (Renshi, Shinkoten Shorin-Ryu, Instructor, KishimotoDi, Author)
We are still arranging sessions for this event, so be sure to check back regularly to see the current lineup!
This event is completely FREE for INKKS members, and just a $100 donation for non-members! Both members and non-members can register, below. After submitting the form, you should be taken to a PayPal page to submit your donation and confirm your registration if you are a non-member. The INKKS is a non-profit organization, and all donations go toward educational materials, training opportunities, and operational expenses.