ANN ARBOR, Mich. - s4story -- The International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF), one of the world's most respected organizations dedicated to preserving traditional Japanese martial arts, will host its highly anticipated International Seminar in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 27, 2025.

This premier training event will bring together top martial arts instructors from around the globe for a day of intensive, multi-discipline instruction. Hosted in collaboration with local and international partners, the seminar represents a rare opportunity for martial artists of all experience levels to train under world-renowned experts without traveling overseas.

Founded in 1952, IMAF is committed to advancing the practice and cultural understanding of traditional Japanese martial arts through international events, certification programs, and educational outreach. The 2025 seminar in Ann Arbor continues this mission, offering hands-on instruction in disciplines including Karate, Aikido, Iaido, Nihon Jujutsu, Kobudo, and Kyudo.

Event Details:
📍 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
📅 Date: June 27, 2025

Confirmed instructors include:
● Higuchi Ikuo – Karate
● Komoto Jun – Aikido

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● Jose Juan Cruz – Kobudo
● Sebastian Velilla – Kyudo
● John Gage – Nihon Jujutsu
● Nicklaus Suino – Iaido (based in Ann Arbor, MI)

Participants will receive expert-level training across disciplines, with a curriculum designed to foster both physical skill and cultural appreciation. The event will also offer networking opportunities and cultural exchange between attendees from across North and South America.

The IMAF International Seminar is open to all levels — from beginner students to advanced practitioners — and is expected to draw attendees from dojos across the U.S. and abroad. With limited space available, early registration is highly recommended.

Martial artists in the Ann Arbor Karate community and beyond are encouraged to take advantage of this rare stateside opportunity to learn from some of the foremost figures in Japanese martial arts.
More Information and Registration:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wbmwdbt/lp/2ea39f93-f235-4da9-b916-8247d909414e

About JMAC: About Japanese Martial Arts Center: Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, JMAC is an authentic Japanese martial arts facility that focuses on karate, judo, Nihon jujutsu, and iaido serving the Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Pinckney, and Canton areas as well as all Southeast Michigan. Experienced instructors train the mind, body, and spirit of members at an individualized pace, offering martial arts to both experienced and inexperienced students.