S.K.K.I.F

As a representative association of the Shotokan Karatedo International Federation in Tokyo (S.K.I.F), S.K.K.I.F belongs to the world’s largest Shotokan karate body, with over 2.5 million members in over 100 countries.

As a non-profit making organisation, S.K.K.I.F ensures the money you pay for training and membership goes back into the association, to benefit all members.

Dedicated to learning and promoting Sensei Kanazawa’s comprehensive and demanding syllabus because it offers a solid grounding in Shotokan karate, a well thought-out teaching structure that results in high technical standards and the ability to utilise techniques in real fight situations. It aims to bring out the best in karateka of all ages and abilities.

S.K.K.I.F has affiliated dojos throughout the United Kingdom, from the south of England, in Windsor, to the north-east coast of Scotland in Peterhead. A full list of clubs is listed here,  club list.
S.K.K.I.F has a national competition every other year, with regular European and World S.K.I.F Championship opportunities.
 
All gradings are judged by trained senior instructors, with opportunities to grade with Sensei Kanazawa himself twice a year. All S.K.K.I.F black belts are officially registered in Japan. Regular specialised training for club instructors and a S.K.K.I.F Technical Committee, presided over by   Chief Instructor Roger Carpenter (6th Dan), ensures high, uniform standards are maintained.