http://www.aakf.org/index.php/site/about/news/ en mike.omalley.iv@gmail.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-15T03:05:50+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/sensei_robert_fusaro_awarded_9th_dan http://www.aakf.org/site/read/sensei_robert_fusaro_awarded_9th_dan#When:03:05:50Z     On April 20th, 2013, the Seizankai style, with approval of the American Amateur Karate Federation (AAKF) Technical Committee and Executive Board of Directors, awarded Sensei Robert Fusaro with his 9th Dan (degree) black belt in Minneapolis, MN.    Please read the official award letter here 2013-05-15T03:05:50+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/aakf_51st_national_tournament_results http://www.aakf.org/site/read/aakf_51st_national_tournament_results#When:01:54:28Z   2012-07-12T01:54:28+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/aakf_state_of_the_organization http://www.aakf.org/site/read/aakf_state_of_the_organization#When:16:57:52Z Download the entire PDF version here Download the entire PDF version here 2012-02-22T16:57:52+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/2011_aakf_50th_nationals_dvd_is_available_now http://www.aakf.org/site/read/2011_aakf_50th_nationals_dvd_is_available_now#When:18:20:06Z Get your copy of the 2011 AAKF 50th Nationals DVD courtesy www.karatevid.net! Buy it here: http://www.karatevid.net/product/AAKF2011.html All profits from the sales of this DVD will go to the AAKF! Don't forget the 2010 Nationals DVD is also available from this website. 2011-08-22T18:20:06+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/aakf_50th_nationals_final_results http://www.aakf.org/site/read/aakf_50th_nationals_final_results#When:17:35:48Z    The AAKF 50th Nationals final results are now posted online! Check it out here:  http://www.aakf.org/index.php/site/events_view/2011_aakf_50th_nationals_final_results/   2011-07-04T17:35:48+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/president_obamas_message_and_ambassador_fujisakis_greeting_letter http://www.aakf.org/site/read/president_obamas_message_and_ambassador_fujisakis_greeting_letter#When:18:14:52Z President Obama's Message Ambassador Fujisaki's greeting letter 2011-06-07T18:14:52+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/aakf_distinguished_service_award http://www.aakf.org/site/read/aakf_distinguished_service_award#When:18:22:50Z AAKF Members, In March of 2011, AAKF Board of Directors enacted the Distinguished Service Award to be awarded to individuals, clubs or “ad hoc” groups who have graciously provided AAKF with specialized “service above self” contribution to our organization at local, regional or national level. The purpose is to recognize these efforts and express our appreciation and gratitude by honoring them with an AAKF Distinguished Service Award, to be presented during the banquet following the 50th AAKF national championships. It is with great pleasure to announce this year’s recipients of the newly created AAKF Distinguished Service Award. Although this recognition comes posthumously, it is nevertheless a correct starting point to name our late Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama and Ms. Aiko Torii as our first inductees. It was through their resolute dedication, spanning nearly five decades that established and sustained our great organization. They guided us through our most challenging times, and kept us steadfast to the way of Budo. Traditional Karate is alive and well because of their unselfish service. Please join us to express our appreciation and gratitude by honoring Sensei Nishiyama and Ms. Aiko Torii during our banquet following the 50th AAKF National Traditional Karate Championships. Sincerely, Toru Shimoji 2011-05-09T18:22:50+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/2011_aakf_nationals_registration_packet http://www.aakf.org/site/read/2011_aakf_nationals_registration_packet#When:00:18:53Z The following files make up the 2011 Nationals Registration Packet can be found @ www.karateatl.com/nationals/registration.html. 1.   2011 Nationals Registration Packet.  Information about the AAKF Camp, Judges Seminar, Nationals, Jr. Nationals, Banquet, Host Hotel, Tournament Location, Transportation, and more. 2.   2011 AAKF Regional Registration Forms.  Contains all registration forms required by each region for Adult Nationals (Individual and Team), Jr. Nationals, Camp, Judges Seminar, Banquet, T-Shirt, Polo-Shirt, and Program Orders.  REGIONAL DIRECTORS MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM AND SEND TO THE HOST REGION SO THAT IT ARRIVES BEFORE MAY 20TH. 3.   2011 Nationals Waiver Liability Medical Form.  Contains Waiver, Release of Liability, and Medical Form.  ALL PARTICIPANTS (CAMP, JUDGES SEMINAR, NATIONALS, JR. NATIONALS) MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM.  ALL COMPETITORS (NATIONALS AND JR. NATIONALS) MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE MEDICAL FORM. 4.   Rules & Regulations for Athletes and Coaches.  ALL ADULT NATIONAL PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE RULES & REGULATIONS FORM 5.   2011 AAKF Jr Nationals.  Contains an overview, rules, procedures, scoring, and more for the Jr. Nationals. 6.   2011 National Camp & Judges Seminar Schedule. 7.   Rules & Regulation for National Officiating Procedure.  2011-05-03T00:18:53+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/50th_national_karate_championships_needs_your_help http://www.aakf.org/site/read/50th_national_karate_championships_needs_your_help#When:22:11:22Z American Amateur Karate Federation National Traditional Karate Governing Body of the United States 50 Year National Championship Tournament Anniversary Committee   Greetings Club Leaders,        In 1959, Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama settled in the United States and established a foundation of traditional Shotokan karate from Japan. He was the official representative from the Japanese Karate Association. From these roots the AAKF was established in 1961 and 2011 will mark the 50th anniversary of this organization.       During this half century the AAKF, and its international arm the ITKF, have flourished. Thousands of karate enthusiasts across the country have trained under the leadership of Nishiyama. Many of you have helped in this endeavor. It is to this significant legacy that the South Atlantic Region of the AAKF will organize the 50 Year Anniversary Championship Tournament.        You are receiving this letter because you are a recognized participant in the martial arts community. Therefore, I would ask your support in the celebration of a dedicated life that has represented Shotokan karate internationally.       The organizing committee for the SAR wants this to be a special event. And a primary part of the event is the publishing of an official AAKF 50th Anniversary Commemorative Program. This will be a large collectable magazine highlighting AAKF history. Photos from 50 years of Shotokan karate and a list of past AAKF competition winners will make this a special publication.        Dojo advertisements make up the majority of the commercial spaces in past AAKF Tournament Programs. We need your help to commit to purchase ad space. Advertisements will begin at a 1/4 page space and go up to full page copy. Please consider making a contribution to a successful 50 Year National Anniversary Celebration. There are 20 pages of available space to fill. Help AAKF/SAR make this dream come true. There is only one chance to celebrate a 50th Anniversary! The Anniversary Committee of the South Atlantic Region hopes you can support the celebration. With warm regards, Phil Smith Commercial Chair of AAKF / SAR Anniversary Tournament Committee FORMS/DOWNLOADS: 50th Anniversary letter (Word Format) Advertising Commitment form (Word Format) 2011-04-22T22:11:22+00:00 http://www.aakf.org/site/read/the_3rd_issue_of_seizan_is_now_available http://www.aakf.org/site/read/the_3rd_issue_of_seizan_is_now_available#When:19:56:35Z The 3rd Issue of Seizan is now available! Download the pdf version here 2010-11-26T19:56:35+00:00