Welcome!
ITKA Karate was founded 5 decades ago at the University of Illinois at Chicago, by Kancho M. Bambouyani, 9th Dan.
Sensei Bamouyani has been teaching Shotokan Karate in Chicago and many different countries around the world.
ITKA Karate offers training programs for children, teens, adults, family and seniors in both traditional karate and self-defense.
Adults (13+)
Kids (5-12)
Seniors
In addition to teaching in Chicago, Kancho Bambouyani travels to Japan and Okinawa frequently in pursuit of excellence and to meet with the Masters and Founders. He is eager to help promote, expand and strengthen the philosophy of Traditional Karate and the importance of Karate as a part of the Olympics.
