JKAAF Summer Camp (Ogura and TBD)
New Orleans, LA
Registration usually starts a month prior
Color Belt Testing
Click here: Kyu/Dan grading guideline - kihon, kata, and kumite requirements
Color belt testing occurs in March, July, and November. Student must attend 80% of training sessions between testing periods in order to be eligible to test.
To test for shodan black belt and higher, students must attend a seminar that offers dan testing. Most students attend the annual summer camp in New Orleans.
All students must be members of JKAAF ($30) and have purchased the JKA “passport” ($30).
Super Budo Seminar (Naka)
JKA Los Angeles Presents Super Budo Seminar No. 5 by Shihan Tatsuya Naka
3/26-3/29/2026 in Los Angeles
Contact: info@jka-los.com
JKA Dan Exam up to 5 Dan
JKA License Exam up to B License
JKA NY Shiroma Seminar (Kurihara Kazuaki)
Location: Stephen Gaynor School, 148 W. 90th Street, New York City, NY.
NOSA Seminar (Ueda)
This is a Shotokan Karate Seminar, open to Shotokan practitioners ages 8 and above and rank 5th kyu (pruple belt) and above. The event will take place in New Orleans on Saturday, February 21st.
Morning Session 10:00am-noon
Afternoon Session 4:00pm-6:00pm$100
2025 JKAAF Nationals
JKAAF will conduct a Shodan, Nidan, and Sandan exam, as well as "D" level Instructor, Judge, and Qualifications exams on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. at LKA, 706 Phosphor Ave #C, Metairie, LA 70005. Registrations are due by November 14, 2025. No registrations will be permitted after that date. For fees and eligibility requirements, click here.
Dan Exams
Referee Clinic
Also on Friday, November 21, JKAAF will host a complimentary referee clinic from 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm, at UNO Human Performance Center, 5121 Leon C Simon Dr., New Orleans, LA 70122. Registration is not required and the event is open to everyone interested in preparing for their judging Qualifications exams. Judges for the national tournament are expected to attend.
National Tournament
The National Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at UNO, Human Performance Center, 5121 Leon C Simon Dr., New Orleans, LA 70122. The tournament begins at 9:00 am. Registrations are due by November 14, 2025. All registrations submitted after that date will incur a $35 late fee. For more information, look at the info packet and scroll down for pricing information and rules.
After Party
The tournament afterparty will be held at Sushi Masa, 725 Veterans Blvd., Suite 4ANC, Metairie, LA 70005, at 7:00 pm on Friday November 22.
JKAAF End of Year Meeting
This year the annual end-of-year meeting will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 10 am until 12 pm at LKA, 706 C Phosphor Ave., Metairie, LA 70005. The meeting will also be streaming via zoom for those unable to attend in person
Coral Springs Camp (Nemoto)
10810 Wiles Road
Coral Springs, FL 33076
Email: dojoskc@gmail.com
Tel. (954)-346-0035
www.shotokankaratecenter.org
JKA Western Region Super Budo Tour (Naka)
Registration to open Jan 2025
Contact info: info@jka-los.com
4/4 - 4/5 - Las Vegas, NV
4/10 - 4/12 - Phoenix, AZ
4/12 - 4/13 - Los Angeles, CA (JKA dan and license exams), JKA US West Open Tournament on 4/12
JKAAF National Karate Championships
Archdiocese of New Orleans CYO Gym
2241 Mendez Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
JKA San Antonio members are welcome to compete. Inform senseis Louie and Mauricio of your intent to participate as soon as possible.
Color Belt Testing
Youth and adult belt testing will occur during their normal respective class times.
Review the test curriculum here: kyu/dan testing guidelines
Aki Matsuri (Fall Festival) Demonstration
Camargo Park, 5738 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78219
Our demonstration is scheduled for 1 PM.
2024 Takashina Memorial Camp
JKA San Antonio members are welcome to attend this JKAAF camp.
2024 Takashina Memorial Camp | Coral Springs JKA (shotokankaratecenter.org)
Delray Beach Community Center,
50 NW 1st Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444