Shian Yutaka Yaguchi (November 14, 1932 – October 26, 2023). It is with sad news we have to inform that our treasured Shihan has passed away. Yaguchi Shian was instrumental in the formation of the ISKF as an international Shotokan organization and assisted Teruyuki Okazaki Shihan in its growth for many years. He was a great instructor and friend to many. Yaguchi Shihan, much like Okazaki Shihan, had the rare quality of being accessible to everyone. We are so very fortunate to have had such amazing experiences and instruction from the greatest masters such as Yaguchi Shihan, the kind that remains with us always.Along with all his karate instruction, we will always remember his smile and laugh.Our deepest condolences go out to his family, the ISKF Mountain States Region and his students. May he rest in peace (between golf outings that is).
In Deepest Sorrow
It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of Master Teruyuki Okazaki.
Sadly, he passed on Tuesday, April 21st after contracting the Coronavirus. Master Okazaki was 88 years of age and dedicated his life to spreading Shotokan karate-do, as well as his instructor, Master Gichin Funakoshi’s philosophy through the Dojo Kun and Shoto Niju Kun throughout the world. His goal was to do whatever he could to promote peace, understanding and acceptance of all cultures.
We will forever be in his debt for always being a giving person both in knowledge, spirit and genuine kindness.
Master Okazaki always made a point of instilling in his instructors and students to remain humble and keep a beginner mind – Shoshin ni kaeru.
At some point in the future we will have a memorial for him, however, Philadelphia, PA USA is under a state mandated lockdown.
Also, please do not send anything to ISKF Headquarters at this time because we are not permitted to open the office until the lockdown is lifted.
Kangeiko 2020
Recent black belt graduates
Congratulations to ISKF of Montana’s latest graduates to Yondan 4th blackbelt on September 6th, 2019. Brian Monnier and Nolan Zimmerman. Brian is the VP of the ISKF of MT board members, and Nolan is the President of the ISKF of MT board.
ISKF of Montana will be closed Thursday July 4th and Saturday July 6th for the holiday weekend. Classes resume as scheduled Monday July 8th. Have a safe a wonderful 4th!!
Medalists from ISKF Nationals in Sioux Falls, SD – Nov 2 – 3, 2018
Faryn Veach – 1st kata, 1st Kumite 5th kyu 8 Yrs old
Evan Veach – 2nd Kata, 2nd Kumite, 5th Kyu 10 yrs old
Shepard Rajkovich – 1st in Kata, 3nd in Kumite, 4th kyu 10 yrs old
Lucy Rajkovich – 2nd in Kata, 2nd Kumite 8th kyu 11 yrs old
Ashley Denison – 1st Kata 1st Kumite 4th kyu 16 yrs old
The Montana team placed 4th in kata.
ISKF International Youth Tournament results.
Oct. 6 – 8, 2017 – 2nd Annual ISKF Juniors Tournament Port Moody, BC, Canada.
