The AAKF was founded in 1979 by Master Hidetaka Nishiyama. The organization is the National Traditional Karate governing body in the United States and operates as nationwide tax-exempt organization established under the U.S. Act of 1979 sanctioning sports governing bodies.The AAKF was founded in 1979 by Master Hidetaka Nishiyama. The organization is the National Traditional Karate governing body in the United States and operates as nationwide tax-exempt organization established under the U.S. Act of 1979 sanctioning sports governing bodies.The AAKF was founded in 1979 by Master Hidetaka Nishiyama. The organization is the National Traditional Karate governing body in the United States and operates as nationwide tax-exempt organization established under the U.S. Act of 1979 sanctioning sports governing bodies.
