Mr. Fred Absher

Welcome to the home for Albuquerque New Mexico's Kojosho Karate web site. Within this site you will find current calendar listings, the history of founding member  Mr. Fred Absher , the director of IIKF and Kojosho karate, and the history of both Kojasho and Kojosho.  Now residing in Albuquerque New Mexico, Mr. Absher conducts training in the art of Kojosho at his Dojo in Albuquerque. KOJOSHO Dojo's are located in other states and have representatives in some foreign countries. All IIKF Dojo's follow the format prescribed by Mr. Absher and the Kojosho philosophy, insuring to retain the essence of the forms of KOJOSHO Karate.
The art of KOJOSHO has been seen thru-out the world. Most noticeably in the WEMA Games in Australia and the Pan Am Games in Mexico, KOJOSHO Dojo's from multiple countries participate regularly, showing their unique style in world competition. The rich history of Kojosho and Kojasho can be viewed through the  Kojosho-Kojasho History as well as an "in depth philosophy" through the writings of  the book "Kojosho-Kempo" by Henry Soon.
In April 2007, Hanshi Fred Absher was inducted into the TAEKWONDO HALL OF FAME. To find out more about this uniquely different and dynamic art form, please use the options below. You can E-Mail Mr. Absher directly through the E-Mail LINK, to locate a KOJOSHO Dojo in your area. Let KOJOSHO karate bring out the best in YOU!

          

The International Kojosho Karate Federation (IKKF) is an umbrella organization for independent karate schools and individual membership. The IKKF mission objectives are to preserve the work of past masters with an eye toward identifying significant new contributions, to provide our members with certification recognized and accepted world-wide, and to promote activities such as camps, seminars, tournaments and international conferences that bring together members in the true spirit of martial arts. The IKKF has been under the direction of Mr. Fred Absher, Hanshi since 1966. Individual membership in the IKKF can be obtained through the "Contact-Us" Link. Independent clubs looking for membership can apply by sending a letter detailing the activities of the club and the instructors to the address listed in the "Contact-Us" page..

KOJOSHO Forms - The NINE Elements