Michael Bock – General Secretary of ITKF
International Traditional Karate Federation
The ITKF intends, by popularizing and developing Traditional Karate in the proper direction and by promoting and strengthening friendly relations among its member organizations and their members in all countries, to achieve the advancement of world sports and Budo spirit and thereby contribute to the perfection of human character.
The Mission of the ITKF is to protect the original Traditional Karate based on the foundation of Budo. Its goal is to maintain the concept of human development through Traditional Karate training.
The only world federation for karate recognized by the IOC
In 1993, the 101st IOC Session (General Meeting) specified that Traditional Karate is the discipline which is practiced by the ITKF and governed by its rules. At this time “Traditional Karate” was differentiated from other “karate” disciplines. Therefore, that form of karate which is practiced and governed by the rules and regulations of the ITKF is the only officially recognized “Traditional Karate” much the same way that IOC recognized swimming as practiced under international swimming rules is distinguished from general forms of swimming.
ITKF Board of Directors 2026 at the International Traditional Karate Congress in Spain
From left to right: Sensei Dariusz Bajkowski (Director of Education); Sensei David Smiths (Director for North America); Sensei Michael Bock (Secretary General of the ITKF); Sensei Richard Jorgensen (Chairman of the ITKF); Sensei Slobodan Milicevic (President of the ETKU); Sensei Ruben Cernuda (Director for South America) and Sensei John Price-Kataoka (Director for Asia)
Documents concerning the ITKF – International Traditional Karate Federation and the newly named ETKU – European Traditional Karate Union (former ETKF)
In 2025, Michael Bock was officially elected Technical President of the newly named ETKU (European Traditional Karate Union), the direct successor organization to the ETKF, which was founded in Italy in 1991. He was also confirmed in his position as Secretary General of the ITKF.
Meeting report 1st Meeting ETKU – Executive Board April 9, 2025 here
Protokoll Bord of directors meeting ITKF Executive Board (Election) April 9, 2025 here
Traditional Karate Federation Slovenia – here
ITKF News – International Traditional Karate Federation
38th ETKU European Championship 2026 – Traditional Karate – Novi Sad, Serbia – Official ITKF Traditional Karate Event
Dear Karatekas, The European Traditional Karate Union (ETKU), in cooperation with the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) and hosted by the Traditional Karate Association Serbia, has the great pleasure of inviting you to participate in the: 38th ETKU...
The ITKF cannot Be Stopped
The ITKF cannot Be Stopped 1st ITKF Winter Master Camp 2026 Strengthens Global Traditional Karate ITKF International Traditional Karate Congress 2026 in Malaga-Fuengirola, Spain From February 13 to 16, 2026, the first ITKF Winter Master Camp for instructors was...
International Traditional Karate Summer Camp of ITKF, Canada, July 8 – 12, 2026
ITKF International Traditional Karate Summer Camp 2026 – Niagara Falls, Canada The ITKF International Traditional Karate Summer Camp will be held 2026 in the Niagara Falls region of Ontario, Canada. The program follows the technical guidelines established by Sensei...
International Traditional Karate Congress of ITKF, February 13-16, 2026, Mijas – Malaga- Spain
The Traditional Karate United in Spain From February 13–16, 2026, the International Traditional Karate Congress of the ITKF will take place in Mijas, Málaga, Spain. This special event brings together renowned masters of traditional karate: Sensei Richard...
Sri Lanka begin push to host traditional karate
The Sri Lanka Traditional Karate Federation (SLTKF) has begun efforts to secure the hosting rights for the inaugural South Asian Traditional Karate Championship in 2026. Speaking at a media briefing in Colombo at 1st of December, former SLTKF President and current...
Election of Michael Bock as Generaly Secretary ITKF and Technical President of ETKU
On April 9, ITKF officials met at the Dorint Hotel Berlin, Germany. Michael Bock was confirmed in his position as Secretary General of the ITKF. In 2025, Michael Bock was officially elected Technical President of the newly named ETKU (European Traditional Karate...
XXII. ITKF Traditional Karate World Shi-ai and Children and Youth Karate World Games 2025 in Berlin
From April 10 to 13, 2025 the German capital Berlin will become the center of traditional karate, where athletes from all over the world will compete and prove their skills. Whether you are an experienced fighter or a young talent - show your skills, your discipline...