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, 10^th 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._______________________________________________________________________________     
•        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 (5^th degree to 10^th 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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      • Black Belt promotion tests available to 9^th degree Black Belts at AJKAI headquarters in Shorinji Zendo-Ryu Karate. Write for current rates for Black Belt course  on Video & DVD.
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  For application, registration fees, or earned ranks in other styles to 9th degree, contact:
• Professor Phillip M. Skornia, 9th dan
• Headmaster - ZENDOKAI Instructors College
• President - All Japan Karate Association International, 1968 - 2013
• Chairman 1975 World Karate Championship,Public Relations Committee - AAKF
• Companion Instructor-USA team, 1977 World Championships, Tokyo, Japan
• Professor Susan L. Skornia, President- All Japan Karate Association International 2013 - 

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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