The Japan Traditional Karate Club at the University of Texas at Dallas (JTK @UTD) is dedicated to promoting the Japanese traditional karate training style known as JKA (Japan Karate Association)/Shotokan Karate-do. Our organization aims to cultivate self-defense skills, self-expression, discipline, self-control, stamina, and character development among its members. We strive to foster an understanding of the science, philosophy, and culture of traditional karate.