International Isshin-Ryu Karate Federation

International Isshin-Ryu Karate Federation The International Isshin-Ryu Karate Federation (IIKF) is dedicated to promoting the traditions, hist

The International Isshin-Ryu Karate Federation (IIKF) was founded in 2010 by Sensei Curt Sawyer and Sensei Matt Dorsey, both 8th degree black belts and original students of Master Joseph Jennings and Grandmaster Angi Uezu. With the desire to help unify, grow and educate Isshin Ryu practitioners around the world, Sensei Sawyer and Sensei Dorsey have committed themselves to make the IIKF the foremos

t karate organization in the world. Through seminars, clinics, rank promotions, tournaments, instructor training and martial arts business consulting, the IIKF will support IsshinRyu karate students and sensei, preserving the traditional teachings, principles and philosophies of this prominent Okinawan karate style. Any Isshin-Ryu karate-ka is invited to join the IIKF – membership in this worldwide organization will bring many benefits to both individuals and charter school members.

Here's an awesome video with Master Curt Sawyer, co-director of the IIKF, being interviewed on his martial arts backgrou...
04/10/2026

Here's an awesome video with Master Curt Sawyer, co-director of the IIKF, being interviewed on his martial arts background and his many years of running his dojo. Lots of stories and useful information.

In this powerful episode of the Kumite Lifestyle Podcast, Curt Sawyer shares over 45 years of experience in martial arts, business, leadership, and life—offe...

Sensei Matt Dorsey, co-director of the IIKF was recently interviewed on a podcast about his martial arts history and his...
04/08/2026

Sensei Matt Dorsey, co-director of the IIKF was recently interviewed on a podcast about his martial arts history and his long career of running Isshin ryu karate dojos.

In this powerful episode of the Kumite Lifestyle Podcast, we sit down with martial arts veteran Matt Dorsey, a lifelong practitioner, instructor, and leader ...

Sensei Vijayan, one of our charter IIKF dojos in India, shows his students who won awards at a National Level tournament...
04/08/2026

Sensei Vijayan, one of our charter IIKF dojos in India, shows his students who won awards at a National Level tournament recently. Congratulations to the students and to Sensei Vijayan for his dedication in teaching Isshin ryu karate in India.

Great seminar today! We look forward to the next one in the spring!
01/18/2026

Great seminar today! We look forward to the next one in the spring!

Are you registered?  Our next Isshin Karate training seminar is coming up on Saturday January 17th from 1:00-3:00 pm at ...
01/05/2026

Are you registered? Our next Isshin Karate training seminar is coming up on Saturday January 17th from 1:00-3:00 pm at Samurai Martial Arts in Rochester, NY. You can register at www.iikf.org (go to events).
This seminar will help sharpen your Isshin ryu karate skills, improve your kata, basics and weapons, and give you new ideas for training and practice. Come and join in - you'll be glad you did!

The International Isshin Ryu Karate Federation is based out of Rochester, NY, and its mission is to offer guidance and support, educate, promote, and unite Isshin-Ryu Karate practitioners and martial artists throughout the world.

The Martial Arts America dojos in Rochester, NY had a recent Black Belt graduation with 30 students moving up to various...
12/09/2025

The Martial Arts America dojos in Rochester, NY had a recent Black Belt graduation with 30 students moving up to various levels and degrees. Also promoted that day were Sensei Kelly Williams to 8th degree black belt and Sensei Jon Emerson to 5th degree black belt. The promotions were awarded by Sensei Matt Dorsey and Sensei Curt Sawyer, the directors of the IIKF. Congratulations to all.

Congratulations to Sensei Vijayan and his students in India who earned 1st and 3rd places at a national tournament.  Har...
03/05/2025

Congratulations to Sensei Vijayan and his students in India who earned 1st and 3rd places at a national tournament. Hard work and solid training under a dedicated instructor produces great results! Well done!

03/05/2025
The IIKF training seminar today covered Isshin Ryu basics, kata, bunkai, weapons and more.  There were mostly higher ran...
02/01/2025

The IIKF training seminar today covered Isshin Ryu basics, kata, bunkai, weapons and more. There were mostly higher ranked black belts participating so many advanced skills and concepts were taught. Excellent training with dedicated karateka!

One of our IIKF charter dojos in India, run by Renshi Vijayan, shared this photo of his student's who won a National lev...
11/20/2024

One of our IIKF charter dojos in India, run by Renshi Vijayan, shared this photo of his student's who won a National level open tournament recently. Congratulations to the students and much respect for Renshi Vijayan on his dedicated teaching and support of Isshin ryu karate in India.

Students and recent promotion at Sensei Steve Torres' dojo in Virgina.From left to right: Sensei César Rincón de La Rott...
11/20/2024

Students and recent promotion at Sensei Steve Torres' dojo in Virgina.
From left to right:
Sensei César Rincón de La Rotta, Justin Rable (white belt), Sensei: William Connelly. 6th Dan. 77 years old. 33 years total training, -Sensei Arthur Riley Baisch. 10 years plus training. 2nd degree, Sensei Frances Kelly. 4th Dan. 20 yrs training, Sensei Steve Torres. 47 consistent years in training.

Sensei Torres started his karate training at Jennings karate Academy, Rochester, New York, July 1977. Promoted to my first-degree Black Belt on May 17, 1981. Now 66 years old, 8th degree black and still training and teaching

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