International Okinawan Gōjū-ryū Karate-dō Federation

International Okinawan Gōjū-ryū Karate-dō Federation
Abbreviation IOGKF
Formation 1979
Type NGO
Purpose Sport
Headquarters IOGKF International Administrative Office
Location
Chairman
Morio Higaonna
Website International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation

International Okinawan Gōjū-ryū Karate-dō Federation (IOGKF), also known as the International Federation of Karate-do Goju-ryu Okinawa, is an international martial art organization covering Gōjū-ryū karate.[1] It was founded by Morio Higaonna (b. 1938) in July 1979.[2][3] Higaonna is the founder and Chairman of the IOGKF International. The IOGKF is responsible for spreading the original Gōjū-ryū karate style of Okinawa throughout the world, following the teachings of Chojun Miyagi. In 2003, the IOGKF was estimated to have around 50,000 members in 45 countries.[4]

IOGKF Structure:[5]

References

  1. International Goju Ryu Karate Federation Retrieved on 16 February 2010.
  2. International Goju Ryu Karate Federation: History Retrieved on 16 February 2010.
  3. Sajnog, C. L. (2004): Fundamentals of freestyle Goju-Ryu. College Station, TX: VBW Publishing. (ISBN 1-58939-600-6)
  4. Sidney, J. (Ed.) (2003): The Warrior's Path: Wisdom from contemporary martial arts masters. Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications. (ISBN 978-1-590-30074-9)
  5. International Goju Ryu Karate Federation: IOGKF structure Retrieved on 16 February 2010.