FOUNDING & MEMBER ORGANIZATION BIOS

The OKINAWA KENPO KARATE KOBUDO UNION (OKKKU) ® is an unbrella type martial arts organization dedicated to the preservation of the traditional art of Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo.

The following presents a brief bio of the four Founding Organizations of the OKKKU.

INTERNATIONAL KARATE KOBUDO FEDERATION - Hanshi C. Bruce Heilman, President

The International Karate Kobudo Federation (IKKF) is recognized as a leading traditional martial arts organization dedicated to the preservation of the "Old Ways", offering an alternative for serious dojos. The IKKF was founded in 1991 by C. Bruce and Ann-Marie Heilman internationally recognized as leading practitioners of Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo. Hanshi Heilman a student of the arts for 40 years is assisted by his wife, Kyoshi Heilman, herself a 34 year practitioner of the arts. The IKKF is supported by an Executive Board comprised of some of the leading martial artists in the world covering a variety of traditional disciplines. Additionally, the IKKF is a founding member of the World Union Of Martial Arts Federations.

IKKF President Hanshi C. Bruce Heilman
and Vice-President Kyoshi Ann-Marie Heilman
IKKF Web Page

TODE KAN - Hanshi Larry Isaac, President

Hanshi Larry Isaac is President and Founder of the TODE KAN. This is a brief history on Hanshi Isaac's extensive Martial Arts career that has been time tested. For over three decades, Shihan Isaac's expertise, experience, and positive teaching and training methods have literally dominated the Martial Arts tournament curcuit, both regionally and nationally. Hanshi Isaac is the first and only Martial Artist/Instructor from the Carolina's to be National Triple Crown winner. In fact, he is six-time National Champion who has been rated in all the major Karate circuits.

Nationally, Hanshi Isaac has been ranked No.1 in Kata (forms), ranked No.1 in weapons, and ranked No.2 in fighting in the Senior Divisions. In 1990 and 1991 he was inducted into the Professional Karate League's (PKL) Hall of Fame. In 1989, after winning the National Karate Championships in Edison, N.J., Hanshi Isaac was inducted into the IAMA organization by Master Gary Alexander (10th degree black belt). Shihan Isaac is an active member of the International Okinawa Kenpo-Kobudo Karate Council under Grandmaster Seikichi Odo (10th Degree Black Belt).

Mr. Larry Isaac currently holds the following ranks: 9th Dan - Okinawa Kenpo-Kobudo Karate; 7th Dan - Okinawa-te; 5th Dan - Shorin-ryu Karate Do; and 2nd Dan - Goshindo Karate Do.

TK President Hanshi Larry Isaac
TK Web Page

KESSHIN KAN - Kyoshi Vic Coffin, President

Kyoshi Victor Coffin is the President and Founder of the KESSHIN KAN. He is an highly skilled martial artists who has amassed an excellent tournament record at the regional and National level. Kyoshi Coffin , a long time practitioner of the arts, holds ranks of Kyoshi, 8th Dan, Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo. He is assisted in the operation of the Kesshin Kan by his wife, Renshi Chris Coffin, 6th Dan, Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo.

KK President Kyoshi Vic Coffin
and Vice-President Renshi Chris Coffin
KK Web Page

OKINAWA SHUDOKAN KARATE KOBUDO FEDERATION - Kyoshi Al Louis, President

The Okinawa Shudokan Karate Kobudo Federation (O.S.K.K.F.) is dedicated to the preservation of authentic traditional Okinawan Martial arts worldwide. The Federation was founded and is directed by Kyoshi Al Louis, living and working directly under Grand Master Odo in Okinawa for 11 years, he is internationally recognized as a leading practitioner of traditional Okinawan Karate and Kobudo. Kyoshi Louis is assisted in the operation of the O.S.K.K.F. by a Board of Directors comprised of traditional martial artists also dedicated to preserving Okinawan Karate and Kobudo.

Kyoshi Louis holds rankings of 8th Dan in Karate, 8th Dan in Kobudo and 1st Dan in Mugai Ryu. He is dedicated to the propagation of the traditional arts in accordance with the wishes of his sensei, Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo Grand Master Seikichi Odo.

Kyoshi Louis has created The O.S.K.K.F. was created as a tribute to his Sensei, Grand Master Odo. He is dedicated to preserving the kata and bunkai as taught by Grand Master Odo and ensuring that his teachings are passed on to future generations. He refuses to let the "OLD WAYS" die!

OSKKF President Kyoshi Al Louis
and Vice-President Renshi Renee Louis
OSKKF Web Page

HAWAII OKINAWA KARATE-DO KOBUDO SHUDOKAN - Kyoshi Joseph Bunch, President

The Hawaii Okinawa Karate-do Kobudo Shudokan (HOKK) was founded by Kyoshi Joseph Bunch. Kyoshi Bunch, a 8th Dan in Okinawa Kenpo Karate and a 8th Dan in Okinawa Kenpo Kobudo, is a past student of both Seikichi Odo and Seijiro Maehara. He heads a large multi-dojo organization in Hawaii and the US mainland and is very strong part of the Hawaii Karate Kodansha Kai and the USA-NKF Program. He has served since 1984 as the Secretary /Treasurer and a member of the Ranking Committee for the Hawaii Karate Kodansha Kai. He also serves as the Hawaii Representative for the USA-NKF. He is a highly respected traditional practitioner and we welcome him as part of the OKKKU family.

HOKK President Kyoshi Joseph Bunch and HOKK Secretary / Treasurer Sensei Linda Bunch