Board of Directors
Leading with Tradition and Vision
The AAKF is governed by a Board of Directors elected by members from its 7 geographic regions. The role of the Board is to promote the education and instruction of Traditional Karate through the facilitation of seminars, camps, and competitions. The Board is supported in this role by committees composed of Board-appointed members.
Dr. Alex Tong
President
Albert Cheah
Vice President
Mahmoud Tabassi
Secretary and Treasurer
Richard Kageyama
Executive Director
Dr. Soolmaz Abooali
Marketing Director
Maral Abooali
MA, CAGC, Wellness Coach
Dr. Margarita Tadevosyan
Grand Development (Pro-Bono)
Technical Committee
The AAKF Technical Committee serves a critical role in upholding the high standards of Traditional Karate practiced by AAKF Members. The Committee is responsible for establishing, developing, and administering the technical rules and regulations for examinations, ranking, and competition as well as any other activity where technical content is involved.
Late Robert Fusaro
Chairman Emeritus
Mahmoud Tabassi
Secretary and Treasurer
Alex Tong
Vice Chairman of Senior Council
Albert Cheah
Senior Council Member
Richard Kageyama
Senior Council Member