Our Story
Established in 1978 by the Late Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa, the Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation USA (SKIF USA) has grown from its roots in Japan to a global organization with affiliates in over 130 countries. SKIF embodies the traditional Budo spirit of Karate-Do, emphasizing character perfection, discipline, and the mental and physical growth of youth through training and competition.