
Jion
Jion is a Shuri-lineage kata and a documented first designated form in the JKF Shotokan column.

Jion is a Shuri-lineage kata and a documented first designated form in the JKF Shotokan column.

The Japan Karatedo Federation is Japan’s national Karate federation, coordinating regional, school, workplace and style organisations, competition, qualifications and national teams.

Karate competition rules differ by organisation and event; this guide explains current JKF kumite and kata rules, scoring and major limitations.