Japan Karate Federation

What Japan Karate Federation does

Japan Karate Federation Ryobu-Kai NW (JKFNW) is a private karate dojo organization headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, that delivers in-person traditional Japanese martial arts instruction to individual students aged 7 through 97. Founded by Junki Yoshida, who was born in Kyoto, Japan on December 7, 1949, the organization has operated for over 50 years and serves as the Hombu (headquarters) Dojo for a regional network of affiliated dojos across the Pacific Northwest. JKFNW employs 6 people and operates from a single training facility at 7189 NE Imbrie Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6991, offering classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings.

The core product is structured karate training delivered at the physical Hombu Dojo, with a standardized beginner offering called the Beginners Package priced at $159 for three months of training and including a free uniform (karate gi). Beyond the recurring class schedule, the organization runs two anchor annual events: the Gasshuku Summer Camp, a three-day intensive residential training event held in August (registrations opened in mid-2026 for the August 7-9, 2026 edition), and the Yoshida Cup, an all-age local tournament named after the founder. Revenue is generated through recurring membership dues, event registrations, and uniform/equipment sales; a tiered digital infrastructure (Martialytics student login and a Black Belt NEWS restricted section) supports progression tracking but is administrative rather than a revenue line.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer with no online training alternative; acquisition channels combine the company website (jkfhonbudojo.com), organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, community events, and word-of-mouth referrals from existing families. All instructors are part of the same federation, providing consistent teaching methodology and quality across the Hombu Dojo and affiliate locations. There is no disclosed enterprise business, no franchising arrangement, and no external investment, leaving the operation as a family-owned, founder-led regional dojo network.

Name

Japan Karate Federation

Legal name

Japan Karate Federation Ryobu-Kai NW

Website

https://jkfnw.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Japan Karate Federation Ryobu-Kai NW operates a traditional karate dojo in Hillsboro, Oregon, delivering in-person martial arts instruction to individual students ages 7-97 across the Pacific Northwest. Founded by Junki Yoshida, the organization serves as the regional Hombu Dojo for an affiliated dojo network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Martial Arts Schools (Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, etc.) (HSADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Competition & Tournament Team Training (HSADADAJ), Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts) (MPAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Karate training services
• Martial arts instruction
• Traditional karate dojo
• Self-defense classes
• Youth adult karate

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Karate Training Memberships and Packages: Revenue from structured training programs including beginner packages (3-month program) and ongoing training. The organization offers tiered membership options with access to regular classes, events, and seminars.
2. Events and Camps: Revenue from special events including Gasshuku Summer Camp and tournaments. These events provide additional training experiences and generate supplementary income beyond regular membership fees.
3. Uniforms and Equipment: Beginner packages include free uniforms, suggesting the organization also sells karate uniforms and equipment to students as they advance in their training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Japan Karate Federation Ryobu-Kai NW (JKFNW) is a traditional karate dojo organization that delivers in-person Japanese karate instruction at its Hombu Dojo in Hillsboro, Oregon, and across a network of affiliated dojos in the Pacific Northwest. Its core offering is structured karate training for students ages 7 through 97, anchored by a $159 three-month Beginners Package that includes a free uniform, alongside ongoing membership classes, the annual Gasshuku Summer Camp, and the Yoshida Cup tournament.

Product overview

Japan Karate Federation Northwest (JKFNW) operates as a traditional karate dojo centered at Hombu Dojo in Hillsboro, Oregon. The organization offers in-person martial arts instruction for individuals ages 7-97, spanning beginners through black belt levels. The core offering consists of regularly scheduled karate training classes, complemented by the Beginners Package (a three-month introductory program with uniform), the annual Gasshuku Summer Camp (intensive training event), and the Yoshida Cup tournament. The organization is led by Sensei Yoshida (Junki Yoshida) and maintains multiple dojo locations throughout the Pacific Northwest region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Karate Training Classes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• United Studios of Self Defense: National karate and self-defense franchise network offering structured programs for children and adults. Comparable as a recurring-membership martial arts school chain competing for the same families and using a similar affiliated-dojo federation structure.
• Karate International: A multi-location karate instruction chain operating under a federated model with affiliate schools. Comparable in that it teaches traditional Japanese/Okinawan karate to broad age groups and uses membership + tournament revenue streams similar to JKFNW.
• American Karate Academy: Multi-location karate instruction brand offering youth and adult programs with belt ranking and tournament participation. Comparable in service offering (traditional karate instruction), customer segment (families), and revenue model (memberships plus events).
• Premier Martial Arts: Growing multi-discipline martial arts franchise offering karate, kickboxing, and jiu-jitsu for kids and adults across numerous U.S. locations. Directly comparable in product (structured martial arts curricula for families), target market (parents and children), and membership revenue model.
• Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts: One of the largest U.S. martial arts chains offering karate, kickboxing, and MMA programs for children and adults at hundreds of franchise locations. Directly comparable to JKFNW in core service (martial arts instruction) and membership-based recurring revenue model, but operates at vastly greater scale with corporate marketing infrastructure.

Others

• Black Belt Magazine: Long-running media brand covering martial arts schools, techniques, and industry trends. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant that shapes consumer awareness of martial arts schools and serves as a marketing/reference channel for schools like JKFNW.
• USA Karate (National Governing Body): National governing body for sport karate in the United States, overseeing rankings, national tournaments, and athlete development. Comparable as the broader karate ecosystem steward whose rankings, events, and credibility infrastructure JKFNW's students participate in.

Regional players

• Oregon Martial Arts Academy: Oregon-based martial arts school offering karate and related disciplines to youth and adults. Comparable as a same-geography competitor serving Hillsboro/Portland-area families with similar karate-based curricula and community-driven membership model.
• Pacific Northwest Jiu-Jitsu: Regional martial arts instruction provider in the Pacific Northwest focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest-based physical-location martial arts school competing for the same local market of families and adults interested in disciplined training.

Broad incumbents

• ATA International (American Taekwondo Association): Largest martial arts school organization in the United States with hundreds of affiliated licensed locations teaching primarily taekwondo. Operates a federation/affiliate model very similar to JKFNW's affiliated dojo structure, but at national scale with standardized curriculum, testing, and corporate branding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KarateHeadquartersNW
• Instagraminstagram.com/jkfnw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/japan-karate-federation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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