Officially formed under this name in 1990 by Saiko-Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi, the International Okinawa Kobudo Association (IOKA) was created to teach traditional Okinawan weaponry with authentic and practical techniques, to maintain high teaching standards, and to retain a core foundation and standardized ranking system.

The headquarters mailing addrress and physical site of the Hombu dojo is 5905 State Road JJ, Fulton, MO 65251. You may contact Shihan Bolz, Rokudan in Kobudo at shihanbolz@me.com. You may also contact Shihan Nishiuchi directly at nishiuchi@traditionalbudo.com.

History of the IOKA
The International Okinawa Kobudo Association was officially formed under this name in 1990 by Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi. However, he has been teaching this method in the United States since 1978, after returning from Okinawa. He is a direct student of the late Master Shinpo Matayoshi and Master Takashi Kinjo, both of Okinawa, Japan. The organization recognizes twelve Okinawan kobudo weapons: bo, nunchaku, sai, tonfa, kama, iyeku, tekko, tinbei, nunti, suruchin, kuwa and shu-chu (from tettchu).
The photo above shows Shihan Bolz, Kaicho Kinjo, and Saiko-Shihan Nishiuchi. Click on the appropriate part of the image to see an individual's biography.