A traditional association for modern times
Rooted in timeless values and cultural heritage, we strive to build a progressive community that embraces innovation while preserving the essence of our traditions.
- About Us
A Clear Vision for the Shotokan Community
As it currently stands, today’s Shotokan world is a bit chaotic.
Karate practitioners are interested in how Shotokan’s principles, excitement, philosophies, and training methods strengthen us to deal with the challenges we face in the real world – not just the karate world.
The Shotokan International Alliance (SIA) Mission Statement is simple:
Provide an arena for Shotokan groups, instructors and students to grow and develop in the art, free of politics and separatism.
We accept direct membership and welcome affiliation with like-minded groups – in accordance with the Alliance’s guidelines and criteria.
- Membership or Affiliation
Connect Through Membership or Affiliation
Join a united network committed to growth, integrity, and the advancement of Shotokan without politics or division.
Membership
SIA Members are an exclusive, close knit network of national and regional Shotokan organisations, single dojos, and individual Shotokan practitioners. Members have access to skill development, high-level instruction, technical training, and internationally recognised rank and certification.
Affiliation
SIA Affiliates compose an interactive consortium of Shotokan groups and individuals with recognised existing highly technical standards. Unlike other multi-association karate organisations, the Affiliation is not competition based and does not require exclusivity of membership.
Examiner and Rank Criteria
Please send questions and statements of interest regarding Shotokan International Alliance membership or affiliation directly to Chairman Edmond Otis at edmondotis@ShotokanIA.org
"Joining the Shotokan International Alliance provided our dojo with the exact structure we needed. The technical standard is exceptional, and the complete absence of politics allows us to focus entirely on teaching and developing our students."
- Our Team
Meet Our Leadership & Advisors
7th Dan
Jörg Kohl
7th Dan
Kenshin T. Iwata
6th Dan
Nathan Scarano
6th Dan
Join the Shotokan International Alliance
Become part of a global Shotokan community dedicated to high technical standards, shared knowledge, and collaboration among instructors and practitioners.
Please send questions and statements of interest regarding Shotokan International Alliance membership or affiliation directly to Chairman Edmond Otis at edmondotis@ShotokanIA.org