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Technical Qualifications - International Traditional Karate Federation

Technical Qualifications - International Traditional Karate Federation

Technical Qualifications

ITKF recognizes or issues the following technical qualifications:

  • Dan Ranking
    ITKF officially recognizes Eligible Style Organization (ESO) rankings which have standards that match ITKF technical standards.  ITKF recognizes each ESO ranking as an official rank.

  • Ranking Examiner
    ITKF recognizes Ranking Examiners who have completed the necessary ITKF course and examination as well as each respective style organization’s recommended examiners. Examiners are ranked as Class A, B or C.

  • Judge
    ITKF qualified judges serve at all official ITKF competitions. Judges must complete the required course and successfully pass the examination. There are two categories for Judges: Kumite and Kata.  Each category has three classes: A, B or C.

  • Certified Coach
    ITKF issues certificates for Certified Coaches, which require completion of the necessary course and examination.

  • Certified Instructor
    ITKF issues certificates for Certified Instructors, which require completion of the necessary training course.

Contact ITKF

1930 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 503, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone: 213-483-8262 Fax: 213-483-4060
E-mail: office@itkf.org

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