American Karate Academies National Association (AKANA)
What is AKANA and Why AKANA
What is AKANA?
American Karate Academies National Association was founded by Hanshi Jerry Piddington. Shinzo Kaizen Dojos are a chartered lifetime member of AKANA, along with karate academies across the United States.
AKANA endorses all Beikoku Tamashii Shorin Ryu Karatedo and Kobudo certifications.
Mudanasha Kyu Rank Certification (below Black Belt)
Yudanasha Dan Rank Certification (Black Belt)
Honored Title Certification (Tasshi, Renshi, Kyoshi, Hanshi)
Teaching Credential Title Certification (Sensei, Shihan)
Proclamation of Style Certification (Heads of System)
Why join AKANA?
Students are required to join this organization to receive rank certification endorsed by Hanshi Piddington. When a student joins AKANA or renews their AKANA membership, they receive an AKANA patch and AKANA membership certificate. Members are also eligible to test in an annual AKANA Tomoe Warrior Exam and AKANA Sun & Moon Test.
