REGIONAL CBBA EVENTS

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Rockdale, Texas

May 30, 2026

Please use the QR code on the above picture to register.

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KOINONA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

May 15-17, 2026

Koinonia is the annual national conference of the Christian Black Belt Association and Shiho Karano Kai International. It has become a gathering place for martial artists and their families from across the country since its humble beginnings in May of 1990 at Ciotti Manor in Herman, Pennsylvania. The Christian Black Belt Association was founded in 1970 to provide mentoring, support, and training to assist Christian instructors in ministry. The Shiho Karano Kai International was founded in 1982 to meet the need of those martial artists seeking fellowship and training but who did not wish to be a part of the CBBA. At the conference, attendees are able to participate in all of the seminars during the weekend. These seminars are taught by high level affiliate instructors of the CBBA and SKKI.
 
The Koinonia Conference includes daily prayer and worship led by Conference Pastor, Fran Pultro from Calvary Chapel King’s Highway as well as activities for the non-martial artist(s) in the family, including a Ladies Tea for wives, mothers and daughters of martial artists. Participants have their choice of accommodations from lodge to cabin style housing to off site options as well. Participants do need to bring their own bedding (sheets, blankets or sleeping bags), towels and toiletries. The food is terrific and the training atmosphere is uplifting and inspiring.
 
Koinonia 2026 will be held at Lake Placid Christian Camp in Hartford City, Indiana.
​Registration is now OPEN.

General questions and registration forms should be directed to:
Mark Best, Koinonia 2026 Conference Director
1546 MacPherson Dr
New Haven, IN 46774
Phone: (260) 413-4767
Email: [email protected]

Reserve Your Spot!

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If online registration is not your thing, you can still do it the old fashioned way...
​Click here to download and print the 2026 Registration Form. Print out the pdf file, fill it out and send it to the address above.

Click here to download, print and sign the Conference Waiver.
​A signed waiver is required for each participant and needs to be turned in with your Conference Registration Form.

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​Here's some helpful links for those planning to attend Koinonia 2026:

- https://www.lakeplacidindiana.org/

- Google map for the location

Here is an example of a schedule from Koinonia 2025.

Below is a short promo highlighting our annual conference.