What is the International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society?
Founded in 2023, the INKKS is a style-agnostic, apolitical, collaborative non-profit martial arts organization that aims to elevate and expand the practice of karate and kobudo with a practical, neoclassical approach.
Our Mission
We are a society dedicated to researching and practicing karate and kobudo to revive the original intent, aims, and goals of the pioneers of pre-modern-day karate. Our goal is to approach the study of karate and kobudo through the lens of academic and intellectual pursuit, as well as pragmatic physical applications, dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical, rather than only theoretical considerations.
The INKKS seeks to revive the training methods and ideas of karate prior to the formation of modern styles and organizations that hyperfocus on tradition, pedigrees, lineages, and preservation of single schools of thought. The primary goals of the INKKS are to create a society of practitioners who are revered equally as colleagues in the study of karate and kobudo, regardless of age, rank, or experience. Furthermore, this study society seeks to be free from stylistic boundaries, political agendas, and unidirectional modes of thought, learning, teaching, and practicing karate and kobudo. Our pedagogy and approach can be summed up in this quote by the famous classical music composed, Gustav Mahler:
“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.”
— Gustav Mahler
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Educational Materials
Instructional videos, historical essays, training method documentation, curriculum development, and more!
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Events
Martial arts seminars, webinars, and training camps, as well as competitions geared toward neoclassical karate!
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Curriculum Assistance
Consultations and best practices to help you develop an effective, practical curriculum in-line with the intent of classical karate and kobudo.
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Rank Certification
Independent, style-agnostic evaluation, testing, and certification of rank based on best practices and effectiveness.
Funding and Spending
The INKKS relies on donations, membership fees, testing fees, and event attendance fees to fund its efforts to fund its operations and continue providing its members with materials and opportunities to improve their karate and kobudo.
As a non-profit organization, the INKKS takes all of its income and re-invests it in the organization. We believe that our spending should be transparent to our members so that they can see how their investments in the organization are being put to work for them!