The International Ryukyu Karate-jutsu Research Society [aka Ryukyu Karate-jutsu Kokusai Kenkyukai/琉球唐手術国際研究会] is an information based organization dedicated to studying, the origins, evolution & tactical application theories of old-school karate & kobudo. Origins Established in Japan in 1989 to serve a limited group of foreign enthusiasts interested in his research and publications, the Society ultimately opened