IKOK Canada
INTERNATIONAL KARATE ORGANIZATION KYOKUSHINKAIKAN, CANADA
MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS AND VISIONS
(Revised October 2007))
MISSION STATEMENT
The International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan (Canada) is responsible for establishing and administering Canadian standards; certifying and regulating Canadian instructors; and providing direction and administrative support to affiliated dojos. Participants in the IKOK-C have the opportunity:
· To fulfil their potential for personal development in the Kyokushin way, regardless of age and ability level.
· To develop a high level of skill in the martial arts, including mental and physical discipline, to be able to defend themselves in threatening situations.
· To participate in knockdown/contact fighting
GOALS
· To provide instruction in Kyokushin Karate in accordance with National and International standards
· To ensure all Kyokushin Karate instructors are qualified and certified in accordance with National and International standards
· To accept all students who are willing and able to accept the values of the organization, regardless of nationality, religion, age, ability or other differentiating characteristics.
· To organize National and International events which allow all students the opportunity to participate both competitively, recreationally and socially.
· To establish and enforce Canadian standards, meeting or exceeding International standards, for teaching, promotions, coaching and judging that will ensure fair play to all students and participants.
· To provide direction and support to member dojos and assist them to meet the standards of the IKOK-C
· To develop and implement a marketing strategy that will promote Kyokushin Karate in Canada and increase student enrolment in member dojos and attendance at local, regional and national events.
· To reorganize the IKOK-C into an effective governing body that will oversee the administrative, technical, financial, an other business and training aspects of Kyokushin Karate in Canada.
· To develop and continually improve teaching and training manuals, videos, and other materials to assist instructors and students.
· To disseminate information to all members that will benefit their training and participation in Kyokushin Karate.
· To remain true to Sosai Oyama’s teachings and the fundamentals of Kyokushin Karate that he practiced.
· To develop a program for training world-class fighters that is open to all students who meet pre-established criteria for fitness, ability, participation and dedication within the IKOK-C.
VISIONS
The International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan (Canada) sees a future wherein:
· The IKOK-C would represent all participants in Kyokushin; Mas Oyama related styles of karate.
· The IKOK-C would be recognized as the organization best representing all styles of karate in Canada.
· A Canadian “Honbu” (headquarters) would provide a permanent home for all aspects of the IKOK-C.
· The IKOK-C would receive sufficient financial rewards and revenue to be fiscally viable and profitable enough to undertake all the activities required to fulfil it mission.
· The name “Kyokushin” would become synonymous with karate.
· Attendance and participation at all levels of the organization would include all students, their families and friends.
· The organization would be structured in a way that provides sound leadership and allows member participation that is both sustainable and responsive.
· The IKOK-C would be a world leader in the growth of Kyokushin and a highly valued participant in the International Karate Organization (I.K.O.).
· The IKOK-C would be receptive to new ideas and open to input from all members and constantly strive to improve as an organization dedicated to the Kyokushin Way.
