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International Gosoku-Ryu Karate-Do Association, Karnataka

International Gosoku-Ryu Karate-Do Association, Karnataka is an association which teaches Gosoku-Ryu karate in karnataka. It is one of the branches of Gosoku-Ryu karate in India, founded and headed in Karnataka by Shabbir Ahmed since 2006. Gosoku-ryū (剛速流) is a style of karate, which suggests a combination of techniques both from the fast and dynamic Shōtōkan style as well as from the strength-focused Gōjū-ryū style. Gosoku stands for hard and fast.

History
International Gosoku-Ryu Karate-Do Association (IGKA) 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 Gosoku-Ryu grew quickly to its current estimated membership of over 100,000 in 60 different countries. It 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 Gosoku-Ryu reaches worldwide with headquarters located in Glendale, California.

It started getting popularity in India also by the sincere efforts of B. H. Choudhary, founder president of IGKA in India. Gosoku-Ryu is practised in around 20 states in India. The headquarter of India is in mumbai. In the year 2006 Gosoku-Ryu karate came in karnataka and is headed by Shabbir Ahmed, General Secretary of IGKA karnataka. There are around 25-30 dojos where students have been trained. Till now there are around 50,000 students to who have been trained in all over the state and presently there more than 5000 students who are getting trained this year. The practisioners have won many state level, National Level and International level championships.

Affiliations
Member: International Gosoku-Ryu Karate-Do Association. Affiliated to :Akhila Karnataka Sports Karate Association. Recognised by :Sports Authority of Karnataka. Member:Karate association of India Recognised by: Govt. Of India, Ministry of sports and youth affairs. Recognised by :Indian Olympic Association. Member:South Asian Karate-Do Federation. Member:Commonwealth karate federation. Member:Asian karate federation (AKF) & World karate federation (WKF). Recognised by: International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Belt system
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:
 * 10th kyu- Yellow belt
 * 9th kyu - yellow stripe
 * 8th kyu - Orange belt
 * 7th kyu - Blue belt
 * 6th kyu - Purple belt
 * 5th kyu - Green belt
 * 4th kyu - Green srtipe
 * 3rd kyu - Brown belt |||
 * 2nd kyu - Brown belt ||
 * 1st kyu - Brown belt |

After achieving shodan, or first degree black belt ranking, a karateka may progress further though the dan ranks up to ju-dan, or tenth degree black belt. All Black Belt ranks are registered directly with the International Association Headquarters in Glendale, California.

Major differences from other styles
Gosoku-ryū is similar to Shotokan karate. It differs from Shotokan in that it incorporates the linear power movements of Shotokan with the speed and soft circular motions of Gōjū-ryū.The meaning of Gosoku-Ryu is "Hard and fast". Emphasis is put on practical application and sparring. Stances are generally shorter when in defensive positions and transition to longer stances when power moves are delivered. During kicks, including kihon, hands are kept in guard (and not spread aside). Gosoku-ryū teaches quick leg sweeps and take-downs; in kumite, attacks often end on the floor. Fast footwork which adds speed and power by utilizing the rotation of the hip makes Gosoku-ryū different from other styles. Gosoku-ryū also incorporates aikido, judo, and jujitsu techniques, which are used in ground fighting and for control and restraint techniques that are taught to law enforcement.