Sotokan Federations

[Gabriel]

Hi. I used to practice Shotokan a few years ago and my dojo was affiliated to SKIF (Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation), and actually I participated in a some tournaments organized by that federation, and I got my 8th Kyu certificate guaranteed by SKIF.

Now I wanna go back to Shotokan, but I found some Dojos affiliated to ISKF (International Shotokan Karate Federation).

Anyone knows if SKIF became ISKF, or if they are different federations?

Greetings

[Killer Miller]

No, ISKF has been founded with that name for well over 25 years... All though I never belonged to the ISKF, they are a great organization and have some great karate-kas to train with. I wouldn't hesitate a moment to train with this organization. The current Shotokan rank you are at woudln't make a bit of difference training with the ISKF.

Many, Many moons ago, the ISKF, AAKF, and JKA use to be the same group of people. I trained with many of them in the past and they are a great bunch of guys/gals...

- Killer -

[bushido_man96]

From what I have heard and read, all of the affiliations mentioned are fairly reputatble.

Welcome to KF, Gabriel! I hope your training goes well.

[obiwansbane]

like miller said, having an 8th kyu would not be something that would take a whole lot of deliberation to honour for another organization.... im pretty sure that they will do it, and if you think that it is a good club, it may be worth starting over if thats what they think must happen because you will grade quickly back to your former grade anyways

[Gabriel]

Then I'll get into one of those Dojos.

I already had a little talk with a ISKF Sensei and he told me I don't need to start over. I can retake my yellow belt and train to get orange one.

Thanks a lot Killer Miller, bushido_man96, obiwansbane for your orientation.

This seems like a nice forum, I'll often be visiting and posting.

Greetings http://www.diegotorres.com.ar/mensajeitor/foro/caritas/110103_karate_prv1.gif

[bushido_man96]

You are welcome! I hope your training goes well!

[Killer Miller]

You're welcome. Merry X-mas...

- Killer -

[kilogreen]

Hi there, i train in an SKIF club and its great. I dont think the federation you join doesn't matter that much as long as the sensei is good. I have competed in a few JKA tournaments and they have some very talented fighters, the small differences in the way they fight give me another angle to work on in my kumite. Its a good idea to fight in open tournaments and nex year it is one of my resolutions to compete in a few more and hopefully gain in confidence and technique ready for the bigger tournaments later in the year and next year.

Good Luck...Oss!

[Killer Miller]

I hope you didn't think we were saying that SKIF is not up to standards - because that is not what we were implying. He/she was just stating that there were no SKIF dojos and was curious about the ISKF organization for it's lagitimacy.

- Killer -

Hi there, i train in an SKIF club and its great. I dont think the federation you join doesn't matter that much as long as the sensei is good. I have competed in a few JKA tournaments and they have some very talented fighters, the small differences in the way they fight give me another angle to work on in my kumite. Its a good idea to fight in open tournaments and nex year it is one of my resolutions to compete in a few more and hopefully gain in confidence and technique ready for the bigger tournaments later in the year and next year.

Good Luck...Oss!

[kilogreen]

I didn't think that for an instant mate, i'd jut like to say that all federations are only as good as their instructors....Happy Christmas to all...Oss