IKSA

About IKSA

INDEPENDENT KARATE SCHOOLS OF AMERICA

One of the fastest growing organizations in the world, with Instruction from: Grand Masters, Masters, Shihans and World Class Instructors from across the Globe full of Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding concerning your growth as a Martial Artist.

The IKSA is an association of independent instructors from Traditional stylists to more recently developed systems united together for education, information, safety, and protection of individual martial arts freedom and rights. Those who stand alone, teaching at their own schools, clubs, or masters of their own systems need not feel like rebels. The IKSA gives “Roots” and “Wings”.

IKSA Offers

1. Seminars and Workshops
2. Black Belt Rank Advancement
3. Instructor’s Certificate
4. Internationally Recognized Rank
5. Exposure to multiple styles of Martial Arts
6. News letters
7. Internet exposure for your organization

IKSA Benefits

IKSA members are free to practice Martial Arts in accordance with their own style. IKSA offers its members many opportunities to expand their knowledge base and expose them to different styles of Martial Arts.

IKSA Members can:

• Attend IKSA seminars as both Instructors and students
• Contribute to IKSA newsletter as an author
• Network with other IKSA Instructors for support and ideas
• Have authority to issue rank advancements recognized by IKSA
• Be promoted through IKSA
• Have their organization listed on the IKSA web site

IKSA Events

The Independent Karate Schools of America, host a yearly World Wide Training Seminar, and Workshop for all Members held in Brent Wood, Tennessee. This event includes Martial Artist from across the country that attend.

The IKSA World Class Masters and Instructors also host seminars, tournaments and other events throughout the country in their local cities and States, for your training needs for those who are full time.

IKSA Board of Directors

Grand Master Floyd Burk / Founder

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Shihan Bernie Fritz / National Director- North

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Grand Master Danny Chapman / National Director- South

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Master Lisa Heitke / Administrative Director

Independent Karate Schools of America High Dan Board

Grand Master Mark Shuey, Sr. 10th Dan
Founder of Cane Masters Member of the IKSA

Grand Master Floyd Burk 9th Dan
Founder of the Independent Karate Schools of America

Grand Master Bernie Fritz 9th Dan
National Director / North- Member of the IKSA

Grand Master Danny Chapman 8th Dan
National Director / South and Director of the IKSA National Seminar-Member of the IKSA

Master Doug Welsh 8th Dan
Member of the IKSA

Master Lisa Heitke 7th Dan
Administrative Director / Member of the IKSA

Master Mel Stewart 6th Dan
Member of the IKSA