SFTKD is a proud member of the Independent Karate Schools of America. The IKSA is a national organization of independent karate schools. Member schools are varied in styles and size but are connected by the need to be independent to teach and operate their schools without the politics of other organizations. IKSA conducts several national Training Camps every year that feature some of the biggest names in the history of the Martial Arts. IKSA offers seminars, testing and rank and instructor certification.