The ITKF is composed of Traditional Karate national federations from each member country.  Each member national federation is the governing body for Traditional Karate in its respective country.  Each member national federation, under ITKF rules and regulations, controls Traditional Karate activities in its country and has the right to send representatives to participate in ITKF official events.

ITKF national federations are organized into continental or regional organizations, conducting continental or regional championships, seminars and other events in the following:

• Asia/Oceania
• Africa
• Europe
• Pan American