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Introduction of the Association

Shotokan TigerThe A.J.K.A. Shotokan Karate-Do Association is a member of the A.J.K.A. International Karate Association. Nationwide karate instructor training, headed by Sensei Leslie B Safar 9th dan, started in 1985 the only of its kind, and it has become the most successful program of its kind with over 100 black-belt participants. Currently there are over 100 black-belt karate Instructors, 12 karate clubs and over 700 practitioners of karate who belong to the A.J.K.A. Shotokan Karate-Do Association only in Hungary, and there are many more all over the world. 

Our Goals

Motto: "Is to be the Highest technically developed organization anywhere and hope that other people will follow hour lede and try to be as good as we are, the greatest complement is when people copy what you started..."

"Remember only the strong will survive so always strive to be the best you can be "
(Sensei Safar, Gyula, August 2004)

What does this mean?

  • because our significant weight is supported both by the number of our members and the number of our member associations
  • because our competition, training and grading results are all outstanding
  • because we have a wide and well-operating network of domestic and international contacts
  • because we are capable of continuous development and learning
  • because we have a uniform organization that works well and in compliance with the relevant rules

The Organization

The work of the committees is supervised and coordinated by the Board of the A.J.K.A., direct control is exercised by the Chairman of the committee.

Duties of Committees:

  • To support, supervise and measure the work performed in the regions and the member associations, within a given area
  • To ensure the execution of the regulations defined by the Association and approved of by the General Assembly
  • To draw up recommendations regarding the further improvement of the work performed in the area controlled by the committee
  • To inform the member associations about the results of their activities, their recommendations as well as recent and upcoming events through the A.J.K.A. website