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    International Traditional Karate Federation
    国際伝統空手連盟
    categoryFederation
    calendar_month1974
    location_onCuritiba BRA
    id_cardlanguagelocation_on
    Description

    The International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) is the international governing body for traditional karate, founded by Hidetaka Nishiyama. Note: Wikipedia dates its formation to 1974, while Wikidata lists 1978.

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    ITKF
    Founded
    1974
    • Hidetaka Nishiyama
      Hidetaka Nishiyama
    expand_morefact_check 1 source
    "The International Traditional Karate Federation (国際伝統空手連盟, Kokusai Dentō Karate Renmei) or ITKF is the international governing body for Traditional Karate. This organisation was founded by Hidetaka Nishiyama."
    — Wikipedia contributors. (2026). International Traditional Karate Federation - Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
    Ranks granted (1)
    • Richard Kim
      Richard Kim
      10 dan (1999)
    Tags
    karatefederation traditionalinternational
    Sources
    Wikipedia contributors. (2026). International Traditional Karate Federation - Wikipedia (EN). Wikipedia (English)linkinfo
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