Gosoku-ryu
| Also known as | Gosoku Ryu, Go Soku ryu |
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| Country of origin |
 Japan
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| Founder | Takayuki Kubota |
| Current head | Takayuki Kubota |
| Arts taught | Karate • kobudo |
| Ancestor schools | Shotokan • Gōjū-ryū |
| Practitioners | James Caan, Rod Kuratomi, Val Mijailovic, Takemasa Okuyama, Grant Campbell |
| Official website | www.ikakarate.com |
Gosoku-ryū (剛速流?) is a style of karate which was founded by Takayuki Kubota. Gosoku stands for hard and fast, which suggests a combination of techniques both from the fast and dynamic Shotokan style as well as from the strength-focused Gōjū-ryū style.
The International Karate Association (IKA) was formed in Tokyo, Japan in 1953 for the purpose of teaching and promoting the Gosoku style of karate. Gosoku-ryū, "the style of force with speed", incorporates the methods of Goju-ryū and Shotokan karate with aikido, jujitsu, and judo. It is applied so as to encompass any attacker from all angles.
The IKA grew quickly to its current estimated membership of over 100,000 in 60 different countries. In 1964, Kubota came to the United States. He was able to gather several talented young men to create the nucleus of the U.S. branch. Under Kubota's tutelage, the IKA has achieved wide recognition in the martial arts world. Members of the organization have won championship titles, including California state, U.S. national, and world championships. The IKA reaches worldwide with headquarters located in Glendale, California.
Advancement through the ranks, as marked by belt color, is a process signifying progressively greater control and coordination of mind and body. The length of time involved is largely dependent upon the dedication of the individual student. Any person, regardless of age, gender, or innate talent, can become proficient if he or she diligently applies the techniques taught.
The progressive ranks of karate are reflected in the different colored belts. There are two major classifications: the ranks of black belt are called dans, while all those below the rank of black belt are kyus.
In Gosoku-ryū, there are ten kyu ratings, as follows:
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