ALL JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL
“OLDEST KARATE ASSOCIATION IN THE WORLD”
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Zen Nippon Karate Kyokai – Founded 1946, Japan
by Grandmaster Kanken Toyama, 10th dan
Trained in the Shorinji (Shaolin Temple) tradition
The Official Organization of Shorinji Zendo-Ryu Karate
Member- International Traditional Karate Federation. itkf.org
Member- AAKF (American Amateur Karate Federation) aakf.org
Academy of Martial Arts & Science
Shorinji Zendo-Ryu Karate representative - - World Olympic Committee
PURPOSE:
To establish an international organization to aid and guide the practitioners of Karate, Kung-Fu, Tae Kwondo and similar Martial Arts to a high level of learning development and a high standard of quality Karate training and ranking.
GOALS:
- To be open-minded to all martial artists of Oriental methods of hand and foot fighting, regardless of style or country of origin
- To recommend seminars and clinics to develop high levels of quality of technique, competition, and martial arts philosophy in Shorinji Zendo-Ryu Karate and the original Way of Zen (Zendo) from the Shaolin Temple (Shorinji).
- To help develop a brotherhood of understanding, tolerance, and technique exchange among all styles because Shorinji Zendo-Ryu Karate accepts P.E.P - Practical, Effective & Proven technique, regardless of ryu or style._______________________________________________________________________________
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YOU CAN BE PART OF HISTORY WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP !!!
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
- A worldwide highly qualified organization to maintain the standards for techniques and rank level of its member schools. The AMA of Karate membership allows students to take tests and earn certified belts from beginner to black belt level in their own dojo, or school’s organization
- A truly open organization that accepts all styles of Karate, Kung-Fu, Tae-Kwondo and related Oriental hand
and foot fighting arts.
- Our organization follows the International Traditional Karate Federation tournament rules, which are the same as used for official international competition.( Used by one hundred countries worldwide). However, your school can choose to compete in any tournament and use any rules they wish.
- Your membership card is your assurance that your school is a qualified school meeting high standards and that its belts may be recognized worldwide. Refer schools you visit to our website.
- Membership to the AJKAI will allow you to compete in local, national, and international competitions.
- Your membership card is your pass to many special classes held by your member dojo or discounts on various events sponsored by your school. Note: If you are an individual member, recommend that your dojo join.
- AJKAI headquarters has 50 high-ranking masters (5th degree to 10th degree) from many different styles, as our advisors on technique and style. Many old masters who taught or advised Professor Skornia may now be deceased, but their knowledge and experience lives on through Professor Skornia and our advanced members.
- A duly authorized organization to promote karate and set standards for rank for Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate.
- Black Belts may attend our judges and referee clinics. (Offered through AAKF and ITKF worldwide).
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For application, registration fees, or earned ranks in other styles to 9th degree, contact:
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Professor Phillip M. Skornia, 9th dan
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Headmaster - ZENDOKAI Instructors College
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President - All Japan Karate Association International, 1968 - 2013
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Chairman 1975 World Karate Championship,Public Relations Committee - AAKF
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Companion Instructor-USA team, 1977 World Championships, Tokyo, Japan
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Professor Susan L. Skornia, President- All Japan Karate Association International 2013 -
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SHORINJI ZENDO-RYU KARATE
REDONDO BEACH OFFICE - HOMBU
Mail: 2301 Artesia Blvd. #2
Redondo Beach, Ca. 90254
(310) 371-5350
E-mail: zendoryu3@gmail.com
PRESIDENT AND HOMBU - 1 (310) 379-3136
8 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday
All Japan Karate Association International
Advisory Board
Shihan Don Wortman
(310) 370-3500
President - Prof. Susan L. Skornia
(310) 379-3136
Shihan Rod Hefington
Dr. Hosea Brown III, M.D.
Sensei Norbert Fernandez
Instructor Elton Rayburn
Dr. Gary Baker