Japan Karate Federation
The Japan Karate Federation (JKF), a.k.a. Japan Karatedo Federation, is a national governing body of the sport karate in Japan. The JKF is officially affiliated with the Japan Olympic Association (JOC), World Karate Federation (WKF), Japan Sports Association (JSA), and Japanese Budō Association (JBA). The styles recognized by the JKF are Wadō-ryū, Shotokan, Shito-ryu, and Goju-ryu. Its headquarter is located in Tokyo, Japan.
JKF National Headquarters in Tokyo | |
| Abbreviation | JKF |
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| Formation | January 13, 1969 |
| Type | Sports National Governing Body |
| Legal status | A public organization, approved by the Cabinet of Japan |
| Purpose | Bringing unified order to Karate and development of karate as a sport in Japan |
| Headquarters | 1-1-20 Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-8538 |
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Region served | Japan |
Membership | Japan Olympic Association World Karate Federation Japan Sports Association Japanese Budō Association |
Official language | Japanese |
| Leader | Takashi Sasagawa, Chairman |
| Website | Official Website |
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