An elite lineup is coming to Ann Arbor for this one-of-a-kind martial arts event
Curious who you’ll be training alongside this summer?
Ever dreamed of learning Karate in Ann Arbor from the same instructors who teach in Japan, Latin America, and around the world? Want to sharpen your skills under the guidance of true martial arts legends?
This is your chance.
What Makes the IMAF Seminar So Special?
Since its founding in 1952, the International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF) has united top-tier martial artists from across the globe. Their mission? To preserve and promote traditional Japanese martial arts while fostering an international community of dedicated practitioners.
The IMAF seminars aren’t your typical weekend workshops. They’re immersive learning experiences and cultural exchanges that blend technical excellence with deep-rooted tradition. Students leave not only with refined technique, but with a new sense of clarity, discipline, and connection.
And for the first time in years, this legendary seminar is happening right here in Ann Arbor — no passport required.
Who Will Be Teaching at the IMAF Seminar?
This year's seminar at the Japanese Martial Arts Center (JMAC) features an unparalleled group of instructors, each representing the pinnacle of their discipline:
👊 Higuchi Ikuo – Karate
Refine your stances, strikes, and spirit under one of IMAF’s most respected Karate masters.
🌀 Komoto Jun – Aikido
Learn the art of fluid redirection and peaceful resolution with elegant, effective technique.
🥋 Jose Juan Cruz – Kobudo
Deepen your understanding of traditional Okinawan weaponry in an energetic and focused training experience.
🏹 Sebastian Velilla – Kyudo
Explore the meditative and precise world of Japanese archery, where body and breath become one.
🛡 John Gage – Nihon Jujutsu
Train in one of Japan’s most versatile self-defense systems, rooted in battlefield-tested principles.
⚔️ Nicklaus Suino – Iaido (Ann Arbor)
Based in Ann Arbor and one of the highest-ranking Iaido instructors in the U.S., Suino Sensei brings razor-sharp precision and powerful philosophy to every movement.
Why This Matters to Karate Students in Ann Arbor
Whether you train exclusively in Karate or are open to exploring other disciplines, this seminar provides a rare chance to grow under the guidance of internationally recognized teachers — all without leaving Michigan. For anyone pursuing Karate in Ann Arbor, this is an opportunity to deepen your practice, broaden your perspective, and connect with martial artists from across the globe.
Your Front-Row Seat to Martial Arts Mastery | Karate Ann Arbor
📍 Location: Japanese Martial Arts Center, Ann Arbor, MI
📅 Date: June 27, 2025
🔗 Register now: Click here to sign up
