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A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting karate within the USA. Includes information on the structure, tournaments, links and affiliations to other organizations including the World Karate Federation.
http://www.usakarate.org/

A representative body governing national competitions and operating as a member of the US Olympic committee. Includes information on national tournaments, world karate and Olympic updates.
http://www.usankf.org/

Julian Mead's England headquarters of a world organization dedicated to preserving the Okinawan way of weapons and Yui Shin Kai style of Karate. Includes information on history of the styles, course schedules and contact details.
http://www.rkagb.com

The official body representing Karate in Europe. A member of the World Karate Federation. Includes information on the organizational structure, Karate history, competition rules and championship events.
http://www.eku.com/

Kelvin Simmons organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Karate and Kobudo styles. Includes membership information and costs.
http://business.fortunecity.com/bassst/741

A governing body in Canada aimed at establishing a stronger union for all members to advance karate throughout the New Brunswick province. Includes information on the organization history and structure, member styles, location and contact details.
http://karatenb.com

Ricky Adams non-political organization for grading Shito ryu karate, Dento ryu kobudo and Goshin Budo jiujitsu. Includes ranking requirements, kata lists and contact email address.
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/hombu/index.html

The representative of world Karate aimed at having kata and kumite competition, governed by a set of rules and guidelines acceptable to the International Olympic Committee, accepted as official events in the Olympic Games.
http://www.wkf.net/

Cary Nemeroff is the president of this martial arts Sokeship organization that licenses and accredits martial arts schools. Includes services offered, contact and membership details.
http://www.fukasakai.com

World governing body for the Shindo style based in Essex, England. Includes an organization structure, history of the style and contact details.
http://www.shindoryu.org

A single organization representing the entire Japanese karate styles world wide comprised of various prefect and regional federations, competitive organizations and schools. Includes an organization history, structure and events calendar. [Japanese/English]
http://www.karatedo.co.jp/jkf/jkf-eng/e_index.htm

A Karate point tournament co-ordination body founded by Glenn Keeney for clubs in the USA and Canada. Includes information on the organization, membership details, tournament results, future events and products for sale.
http://pkcheadquarters.org

Information and links pertaining to affiliated clubs. Includes membership details, photo gallery, calendar, message board, shop, links and general information.
http://www.aima-usa.com

Featuring local, national and international Karate tournaments and standings throughout South Louisiana.
http://www.angelfire.com/la2/lklwebpage

Gallery and basic information.
http://www.homestead.com/uskabrasil/USKABRAZIL.html

Community information, schedule, calendar, meditation, philosophy, programs, videos and world wide dojos.
http://www.seido.com

A place for martial artists of all styles in the study of Kyusho Jitsu (Pressure Point fighting). Features membership, resources, media, forum, chat and links.
http://www.kyushoworld.net

Listing organization purpose, system, history, administration, class schedule, events, Tai Chi, associated schools and links. [Lorain, OH]
http://www.ohiokarate.com

A traditional Japanese Karate organization, dedicated to the style called Shindo Jinen ryu, founded by Yasuhiro Konishi. Features membership, directory, events and resources.
http://www.jkr.com/

Karate organisation listing the 2001 tournament schedule, hall of fame, pictures of competitors and promoters and links to various styles and teams that support the circuit.
http://www.angelfire.com/extreme2/ippone

Interactive information including events, streaming video and general resources.
http://www.myroken.com

An organization in the USA dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the traditional Karate and Kobudo arts. Includes information on the organization structure, membership and costs.
http://www.angelfire.com/sk/budokai

An organization headquartered in South Africa teaching a style based on Sabaki. Site features curriculum descriptions, style information, and biographies.
http://users.iafrica.com/a/as/ashihara/

Organizational site headquarted in India. Includes membership and contact information.
http://www.webindia.com/bino

Soke Takayuki Kubota association of Gosoku style headquarted in Glendale, California. Provides a history of the founder, the association with location, contact and membership details.
http://www.ikakarate.com

Organization affiliated to the National Association of Karate Martial Arts Schools and teaching Wado-Ryu Karate. Features club history, picture gallery, instructor biography, black belt register, training locations throughout the UK, links, courses and student profiles.
http://www.kika.org.uk/kika.htm

Organizational site. Features history, news, instructors and events.
http://www.yoshukai.org/

An eclectic style of Karate utilizing concept from jujutsu and aikido. TMAF aims to unify martial artists in a spirit of mutual respect and purpose. Based in Midway, Ohio.
http://www.tokoshi.com/

Site features description of traditional karate, technical information, pictorials, news, events, organization links and contact information.
http://www.itkf.org/

Includes history, news, events, and regional contact information
http://www.aakf.org/

An organizational site which features school directory, instructor biographies, news, and contact information.
http://www.wcka-karate.co.uk

Organization headquartered in Virginia. Features a members list, and organization information.
http://www.usankfva.com/

An organizational site that includes membership, links, and contact information
http://www.wbfbudofederation.com

Organization headquarters in the United Kingdom of Gary Wasniewski's system of karate. Includes details of club locations and affiliations.
http://www.ty-ga.co.uk/

USA headquarters for the organization in Kentucky. Includes a comprehensive background on the style including history, lineage, technical information and links to member dojos.
http://www.chito-ryu.com/

Lists chief instructor's biography, history, class schedule, mission statement, dojo information, photo gallery, certification, kata, principles, vocabulary, events, tournaments and seminars and martial arts directory. [Philadelphia, PA]
http://www.angelfire.com/ak4/tw

Organizational site which features history, membership, gallery, and contact information.
http://www.Hancockkarate.com

Organization headquarted in the United Kingdom. Includes events, tounaments, membership, links and contact information.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/wkahq

Describes a system blend of Shotokai and Aikido. Headquarted in Liege, Belgium. [English/French]
http://members.tripod.com/~shudokan/indexeng.html

Independent organization for martial artists. Features articles, biographies, contact and membership information.
http://www.kamikai.org

A Branch of the World Seido Karate Organisation based in Sydney, Australia. Features style description, news, events, dojo directory, and related organization information.
http://www.seidojuku.com.au

Organization headquarted in California. Includes history, articles, photo gallery, instructors, affiliate schools list, and related information.
http://www.okinawate.com

Primarily specializing in Karate tournaments. Includes membership, tournament schedules and scholarships.
http://www.mafonline.net/

Features school directory and information on the organization.
http://members.shaw.ca/sk.karate/

A community of Karate clubs and individuals sharing skills and knowledge for all martial arts. Includes articles, events, training tips and lessons.
http://www.karatealliance.com

A tournament and ratings organization providing a professional sport karate circuit, on-line ratings, published rule book, tournament schedule, and photo gallery.
http://www.ukakarate.com

Martial Arts Association based in Australia open to all practitioners. Features details on the members, board of directiors and contact information.
http://www.geocities.com/kbkfed/Kokusai.html

History, terminology, etiquette, news letter, links to affiliate schools, and contact details.
http://www.wiredaemons.com/shorinji/

An organization of Shorinjiryu schools with over 30 dojos around the world. Includes style history, lineage, membership information, contact details, and event calendar.
http://www.shorinjiryu.org

An organization that produces and promotes full contact karate tournaments throughout the USA. The Shidokan style combines the best of bare knuckle karate, Thai boxing and American grappling.
http://www.shidokan.com

Includes country information and tournament results. [Slovenian, English]
http://www.karate-zveza.si/

Takahashi's Australian branch of the JKA. Includes information on the organization, karate history, competition rules, dojo locations, contact details and events.
http://www.JKAA.com.au/

Organizational site which features news, events, school directory, history, and a members area.
http://www.wykko.com/

North East England based and affiliated to the AMA. Club details, instructors, events and news.
http://www.nfkainfo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

Virtual training for martial artists to practice in a dream state. Dojo, equipment and crossroads.
http://www.lucidcrossroads.co.uk/LucidDojo/Luciddojo.htm

Clubs training in Wado-Ryu, Shito-Ryu, Goju-Ryu and Shotokan. Syllabus, events, squad details and instructors.
http://www.kazokukai.com/

UK based organisation. History, clubs, news, courses, gallery and childrens area.
http://www.shotobudo.com/

The American Amateur Karate Federation. Sensei details, news, events and dojo photographs.
http://www.aakfgreatlakes.com

Alabama based Chitu-Ryu clubs founded by Sensei Ray Nichols. News, events, instructors, locations, ranking system and gallery.
http://ikfkarate.com/

Calendar, events, clubs, coaches, referees and forum.
http://www.akf-sa.com.au/

Events, training information, gallery, guidelines and form downloads.
http://www.aibkf.com/

Go-Kan-Ryu Karate based in Australia. Locations, events and history.
http://www.gkr-karate.org/

Southwest Association of Tournaments is an open ratings system covering Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
http://www.swatkarate.net/

Go-Kan-Ryu style located in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States . News, grading information, and tournament results.
http://www.gkrkarate.com/

Founded by Ernest H. Lieb with clubs in Germany and USA. Events, history, members and online store.
http://www.americankaratesystem.org/

USA based with training in Arizona, California and New York. Class details and philosophy.
http://www.juku.com/

Sabaki style founded by Hoosain Narker, with locations worldwide. Structure, lineage, training information, gallery and news.
http://www.ashiharakarate.org/

Organization in Sweden. Features school list, links, history, and contact information.
http://www.ashihara.se/sabaki/index.htm

The official body representing Karate in Europe. A member of the World Karate Federation. Includes information on the organizational structure, Karate history, competition rules and championship events.
http://www.eurokarate.net/

Featuring local, national and international Karate tournaments and standings throughout South Louisiana.
http://home.centurytel.net/Lambert/LKL/

Based on Shotokan and Kyokushinkai techniques. Committee, photographs, instructor profiles and lineage.
http://www.hon-do-ryu-karate.com/