Traditional American Karate Federation (T.A.K.F.) was originated and developed by Master/ Shihan Floyd Burk/ 9^th Dan and is an official Karate System and style certified by the Independent Karate Schools of America (I.K.S.A.) and by the American Karate Training Institute. Both organizations recognize Master Floyd Burk as founder of the T.A.K.F. The T.A.K.F. has brought together elements of Traditional Japanese and Okinawa Karate, modern American Sport Karate and Chinese Kung-fu. This system emphasizes the practice of Kata, Situational Self-defense techniques, Sparring, aerobic exercises, and uses many hand, foot, and body changes.

The Independent Karate Schools of America (I.K.S.A.) is the chartering body of American Tiger Karate Schools. The I.K.S.A. was initially formed to charter and certify Karate schools that taught Traditional American Karate. Shortly after it’s formation, the directors saw a need for the I.K.S.A. to become more than an organization representing only one system of Karate and charted a new course for organization.

Characteristic of many Karate Schools in the United States is the strong desire to remain independent. Most Martial Art organizations have rules and regulations that must be followed by their member schools. The directors of the I.K.S.A. decided to fill a void for independent Karate schools and certify their head Instructors while allowing them to retain their own System, forms, and structure. The I.K.S.A. currently accepts applications from independent Karate schools through-out the United States. After a review of their system, advancement procedures and requirements, and their teaching procedures, the schools that are accepted are granted a charter and a certification for their Head Instructor.