Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation of Australia (TSKFA) is a  not-for-profit organisation, teaching Shotokan Karate, that follows the original teachings of founder Gichin Funakoshi and the late Master Masatoshi Nakayama.

TSKFA truly believes that the #1 principle "Never forget that karate begins and ends with respect" should be followed at all times. We also promote strong moral principles, traditional ettiquette and the encouragement of goodwill and harmony among all kareteka.

TSKF Australia affiliated Dojos and members benefit from the following:

• Opportunity to learn traditional Shotokan karate
• Be part of a traditional activity, steeped in culture
• Value for money membership 
• Insurance policy covering all members
• Safe practices adhered to, including Child Protection

Qualified Instructors

• Excellent quality training with fully accredited instructors
• Resident high-profile Japanese instructor(s) visiting Australia twice yearly
• International instructors through ISKF in over 65 Countries

National and International Organisation

• Over 30 Dojos across Australia
• Clubs that offer friendliness, reliability, competence, credibility, and prestige 
• Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation has member dojos in New Zealand and Japan
• Member of International Shotokan Karate Federation with dojos in over 65 countries
• Regional, State, National and International training events and competitions organised annually 
• Good standard of facilities and service offered

Improved Health and Fitness

• Opportunity to increase fitness, flexibility and coordination
• Strengthens mind, body and spirit
• Opportunity to join our karate family and meet and network with like-minded people

Personal Development

• Opportunities to learn new skills, including self defence and discipline
• Gain self confidence, discipline and focus
• Great sporting activity for all family members
• Opportunity to train with other like-minded Shotokan groups

Other Shotokan groups

TSKFA invites other like-minded Shotokan groups to join with our members to participate in any of our events and also participate in training seminars conducted by Takahashi Shihan or his assistant instructors.

Interested groups should contact the Office of TSKFA, or the TSKFA Dojo Head in your region to obtain dates, venues and training times when Shihan or his assistant instructors will be visiting.