January 2010

Welcome to the web site for the Alaska Region of the International Shotokan Karate Federation. ISKF-Alaska, aka Alaska Shotokan Karate. We are a non-profit organization comprised of karate dojos throughout Alaska. We have several Anchorage clubs, as well as locations in Eagle River, Fairbanks, Juneau, Bethel, Homer, Wasilla and in the village of Gambell located on Saint Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea. Our purpose is to teach traditional shotokan karate from the principles of Master Gichin Funakoshi, known worldwide as the father of modern karate.

Our region has been a member of ISKF since 1981. Over the years we have hosted many visiting JKA masters including Master Masatoshi Nakayama as part of his 1984 United States tour, and Master Teruyuki Okazaki and Master Yutaka Yaguchi (founders of the ISKF).

This year will be an exciting one for us as we are fortunate in having Sensei Cathy Cline, 7th Dan and ISKF Technical Committee Member, as our guest instructor for our Spring Dan Testing (April 30 through May 4) as well as for our Alaska Shotokan Karate Camp in August 12 - 15, 2010.

Thank you for visiting our website, and please e-mail us if you have questions regarding any of our upcoming programs and classes, including our adult and youth programs, our collegiate team and our special self-defense seminars.

Sincerely,

Tony Nakazawa, 6th Dan
Regional Director
ISKF Alaska Region