Kobukan Karate Federation

"Kobukan" literally translates to "Hall of the Ancient Warrior". Our federation is dedicated to preserving the traditional Asian fighting arts; as well as teaching practical street survival and self defense for the modern world. Instructors and students are dedicated to helping each other follow the Martial Path.  View our organizational chart and list of Black Belts below.

The Kobukan has members in all 50 states and the following countries: Canada, Mexico, England, Ireland, Scotland, Turkey, France, Germany, Norway, Romania, India, Japan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, Guam, Okinawa, Mauritius, French Polynesia, Malaysia, Switzerland, Sweden, Pakistan, Belgium, South Africa, Puerto Rico

Individual memberships in the Kobukan Karate Federation are also available. We offer quality home study instruction that leads to full black belt certification. We currently have 300 home study students worldwide.

Members may purchase the course and Instructional Videos (visit our store). You may subsequently video-test for belt rank promotions. Contact us for more information.

Kobukan Board of Directors

The Kobukan Federation is a small and closely knit group of martial artists dedicated to the preservation of the ancient combat arts.  All Black Belts have input into the organization, curriculum, and training requirements for students.  The Kobukan Board of Directors is as follows:           

President and Chairman:       Hanshi Lawrence Vellucci , 8th Dan

Vice President:                        Kyoshi Cassondra Vellucci, 7th Dan

Kobudo Director:  Kyoshi Greg Poitras,  7th Dan

Northwest Director: Renshi Jason WIlliams, 5th Dan

Northeast Director: Sensei Matt Hogan, 4th Dan

Brazil Director: Sensei Marcelo Candido, 3rd Dan