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CCIKA was founded in 2002 by Sensei James Carter. The primary function of CCIKA is the teaching of traditional Shotokan Karate. Sensei Carter is a fourth degree black belt in Shotokan Karate with many local, national, and a World Championship to his credentials. In Portugal (2000), Sensei Carter became the first American Black Belt to win a Gold Medal in Kumite (fighting) at the Wolrd Shotokan Championship Karate Tournament.

Sensei Carter has created this combination of martial arts and fitness to bring together a well rounded workout that can be suited for everyone. He started the first CCIKA school at the Berryessa Community Center in the city of San Jose, California, in 2002. He has since then expanded CCIKA to more than ten community centers, public schools, and private institutions throughout the bay area. CCIKA also has affiliates in England and Sri Lanka.

The aim of CCIKA is to foster the growth of legitimate karate; to foster a sound mind, a proper spirit, a sound philosophy, and to improve the physical well-being of our members through the art of Shotokan Karate.