Below are just some of the numerous karate organizations and associations throughout the world

 JKA     Japan Karate Association

JSKA Japan Shotokan Karate Association

JSKI Japan Shotokan Karate International

SKIF Shotokan Karate International Federation

ISKDA International Shotokan Karate-Do Alliance

KWF Karatenomichi World Federation

ISKF International Shotokan Karate Federation

ITKF International Traditional Karate Federation

IJKA International Japan Karatedokai Asai- ryu

SKA Shotokan Karate of America

WTKO World Traditional Karate Organization

WJKA World JKA Karate Association