USA Official Branch of the Japan Karate Association - World Federation

JKA / WF AMERICA

 

July 2009

· JKA/WF members can now order embroidered black belts from Tokaido. Place order through JKA of NM. 

· JKA/WF America members can purchase Tokaido Gi at a special price for members only. We have several Gi in stock from size 4 1/2 to size 7.  Click here for details.

 

June 2009

· JKA/WF America now has a member forum. Thank you Boyd Ammons for creating the forum!

· (June 13) Dan exam results announced

· (June 14) National Tournament 2009, Santa Fe, New Mexico Results Photos

· Tokaido Gi Sale at National Tournament. JKA of New Mexico is now an authorized distributor for Tokaido Gi. Gi will be on sale for a special introductory price at the 2009 Camp National Tournament. Go to registration room for details. Cash or check only (no credit cards, no shipping) 

 

 May 2009

· Individual Roll Call Listing has been posted. The individuals on this list gave support to JKA/WF America Camp & National Tournament by placing their names on the list. Roll Call List

 

 April 2009

· There will be no qualification testing at the 2009 Camp in Santa Fe.

        JKA Headquarters in Japan has disallowed the qualification testing.   They state that countries cannot hold their own qualification exams unless an examiner from the JKA HQ Japan dojo is present. There WILL be Dan testing as scheduled.

 

 February 2009

· Urgent News from JKA HQ Japan

· A Judge Seminar and Practical Clinic will be held in  Santa Fe, New Mexico, this summer.

This special event will take place on June 12^th at the 2009 JKA/WF America Training Camp. Designed to foster members who are interested in achieving a judge qualification in the future, the course also serves as a renewal requirement for those already holding a judge qualification. Details can be found on page 7 of the registration book. All black belts are encouraged to attend.

Please note that any Qualification obtained through JKA/WF America is registered with JKA Japan and is internationally recognized by JKA.

· Individual Roll Call listing  will be offered in the National Tournament Program

In addition to having the traditional ad space in the program for dojo and businesses, we have added an Individual Roll Call List. This is an opportunity for individual members to get their name and rank listed in the program catalogue for $10. The list will also be posted on the JKA/WF America website for a period of time. We hope that you participate. Advertising and Individual Roll Call listing form.

 

January 2009

· Information on 2009 Camp and National Tournament now available. See Events Page for details.

 

November 2008

· News from JKA Headquarters regarding JKA Diary

 

October 2008 

· Dan & Qualification Results from National Tournament 2008

 

June/July 2008

· Dan/Qualification testing results from National Camp

· Letter from JKA Japan regarding Mexico

· Photos from 2008 National Camp More added 7/9/2008

 

March 2008

·  JKA Passports

All JKA/WF America members that are brown or black belt must obtain a JKA Passport.Passports must be presented and stamped at every JKA/WF event including exams, clinics, and tournaments both locally and nationally. You can obtain passports through your regional office. JKA/WF America passport is valid for life, however it must be renewed annually. Individuals must send their annual renewal to their Regional office. Regions should then send them to the JKA/WF America administrative office. In return the administrative office will send to the regional offices the appropriate renewal stickers. Renewals will begin in 2009. Members who allow their passports to expire will have to purchase a new passport. Members who lose their passport will have to purchase a new one from their region.

· JKA America Patch

The JKA/WF America official Patch is ready for purchase. You may purchase them through your regional office.

· Two regional meetings

There will be a meeting for all regional directors during the 2008 June National Camp in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There will be another regional meeting on October 10, 2008 at the National Tournament in Tampa, Florida.

 

February 2008

Message to Regional Contacts regarding Qualification and Dan Renewals

 

December 2007

JKA/WF America Temporary Regional Directors as of November 9, 2007

Southern Region                   Jerry Kattawar Jr.

Western Region                    Sean Sample

South Atlantic Region         Albert Ikeda

Mountain Region                  Albert Thiel

Alaska Region                       Kevin Hagensieker

Puerto Rico Region             Ricardo Rodrigues

Central Region                      Tony Nakamura

Once these regions are more established and as new regions develop, each region will choose its own director by yearly vote.

 

July 8, 2007

On July 8, 2007 at the 50th All Japan Karate Championships at the Budokan in Japan, three special 50th Anniversary President's Awards were given. Two of those awards went to JKA/WF's own Master Koyama and Master Takashina. There were also six special technique awards for age 60 and above. Our organization's Master Mikami was one of those six. Click here for PDF format

Letters of Intent

Ecuador
Inland Empire, CA
Manitoba, Canada
Panama
Puerto Rico
Trinidad & Tobago
Venezuela

NEWSFLASH

ISKF RESIGNS FROM JKA/WF

ISKF (International Shotokan Karate Federation) has rejected the resolution passed at the JKA/WF International Board of Directors meeting in January 2007, in which they participated; on June 11, 2007 they officially resigned from JKA/WF. JKA HQ has formally accepted this resignation, which was not unexpected and will not have any effect on the Japan Karate Association countries worldwide.

Three of the four founding members of ISKF, Mikami Sensei, Koyama Sensei, and Takashina Sensei, have decided to remain with the Japan Karate Association.

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