IKGA KARATEDO
WELCOME TO OUR DOJO FAMILY!
Young or old, male or female, top fitness level or not, you are welcome into our TKC Dojo Family because
"Karate offers something for everyone."
Take action today to join our wonderfully inclusive karate 'family'.
WHAT IS IKGA KARATEDO?
Our IKGA curriculum is authentic, Japanese Goju-Ryu Karatedo syllabus taught in International Karatedo Gojukai Association schools worldwide in 60+ countries. Enroll in the style of the real Mr. Miyagi in the renown organization of his successor in mainland Japan - the late Master Gogen Yamaguchi. His son, IKGA President - Grandmaster Goshi Yamaguchi is the teacher of TKC Founder - Michael Buttermark. Buttermark Shihan lived and trained in Tokyo (1987~91) & ran the Yokota Air Base Gojukai Karate Club (1988~91).
AUTHENTIC & EFFECTIVE
Our curriculum is taught technically, theoretically, and philosophically. so you don't just COPY moves. You learn correct, traditional, karate-do technique, their purpose, and to discern good technique from bad.
Our skillsets and standards are high enough to elevate many of our students to national and international champions.
Note: children start training in our developmental, pre-karate programs to build a strong core and ready to be selected to the IKGA program. Our GOJUKAN (IKGA) is that evaluation zone for 'real karate' for ages 7 ~ 11 and beyond.
MORE TRADITIONAL IKGA KARATEDO DETAILS...
THE REAL MR. MIYAGI
THE REAL MR. MIYAGI
THE REAL MR. MIYAGI
The Karate Kid movies and the Cobra Kai series may have sparked your interest but TKC can fulfill and exceed your karate dreams. We teach Goju-Ryu Karatedo founded by legendary master, Chojun Miyagi of Okinawa.
Full IKGA, Japanese Goju-Ryu Karatedo curriculum is taught - kihon/ido, kata/bunkai, yakusoku/kumite, Japanese terminology and d
The Karate Kid movies and the Cobra Kai series may have sparked your interest but TKC can fulfill and exceed your karate dreams. We teach Goju-Ryu Karatedo founded by legendary master, Chojun Miyagi of Okinawa.
Full IKGA, Japanese Goju-Ryu Karatedo curriculum is taught - kihon/ido, kata/bunkai, yakusoku/kumite, Japanese terminology and dojo decorum are taught technically, theoretically, and philosophically.
*Descriptions of these Japanese terms are located in our FAQ section
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
THE REAL MR. MIYAGI
THE REAL MR. MIYAGI
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, our IKGA Karate "family" is established in 60+ countries throughout 6 continents. International travel for world-class training & competition await you.
To date, TKC athletes have engaged IKGA international events at these international locations: Chiba, Tokyo & Matsuyama JAPAN; Perth AUSTRALIA; Sao Paulo BR
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, our IKGA Karate "family" is established in 60+ countries throughout 6 continents. International travel for world-class training & competition await you.
To date, TKC athletes have engaged IKGA international events at these international locations: Chiba, Tokyo & Matsuyama JAPAN; Perth AUSTRALIA; Sao Paulo BRAZIL; Santiago & Pirque CHILE; Edmonton, Calgary & Vancouver CANADA; Rotterdam HOLLAND; and Mumbai INDIA.
Our 2025 national team of 16 athletes excelled in Fort Worth, Texas July 10th ~ 13th winning 40 medals at the National Championship and USA Junior Karate Team trials. Their performance elevated our overall national medal count to 588. This same season, they dominated in the Montreal and Boston Opens, the Garden State Championship, and even medaled at the IKGA 8th Global Championship in Chiba, Japan.
We are expanding our 2026 travel team & preparing them for nationals in Spokane, Washington in July 16th ~ 19th, 2025 and the IKGA 9th Global Championship in Budapest, Hungary in July 2029. We will only be accepting new members, ages 5 & older, until January 1st, 2026.
PAYING IT FORWARD
THE REAL MR. MIYAGI
PAYING IT FORWARD
TKC strives to foster growth of IKGA Karatedo because of the powerful, positive character traits you can develop in addition to karate skill sets. IKGA's President - Goshi Yamaguchi, is a living legend in karatedo and a wonderful inspiration to his global IKGA family.
Mental Benefits: awareness, meditation/relaxation, affirmation, stress
TKC strives to foster growth of IKGA Karatedo because of the powerful, positive character traits you can develop in addition to karate skill sets. IKGA's President - Goshi Yamaguchi, is a living legend in karatedo and a wonderful inspiration to his global IKGA family.
Mental Benefits: awareness, meditation/relaxation, affirmation, stress relief, goal setting, self-respect, self-control, self-reliance, self-discipline, self-confidence, perseverance, respect for others, conflict resolution, and sense of accomplishment.
Health & Physical Benefits: agility, stamina, stability, dexterity, quickness, flexibility, pulmonary, calisthenics, plyometrics, weight loss, body toning, cardiovascular, muscle strengthening, and decreasing reaction time.
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