Federation of All Japan Karatedo Organization
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Federation of All Japan Karatedo Organization or FAJKO, is an independent governing body in Japan that monitors the four recognized traditional styles of Japanese karate. Karateka can also test for rank with FAJKO, being judged by all 11 masters on the examining board. Unanimous approvals for passing are rare, the first individual to do so was Akio Minakami in 1983 for the rank of 6th dan (Rokudan) in the style of Shito-ryu.
The four recognized style of traditional Japanese karate are:
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