Japan Karate Association of New York Board of Directors

JKA NY is an official 501(c)(9) non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors who run both day-to-day dojo operations and long-term planning.  The Board of Directors includes our regionally and internationally certified instructors, examiners, and tournament judges (see HERE).  The Board has at least four periodically rotating officers along with other voting members nominated and elected by their peers  Participation on the board is voluntary and there is no financial compensation for service.  You can contact the board by emailing the general dojo email address - jkaofny@gmail.com.

Below is a list of current Board members:
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Chief Instructor - Shu Takahashi

President: Lloyd Epstein (on temporary leave)
Vice-President: Ed Nau
Secretary: Joe Vincente
Treasurer: Pete Erfani

Other Voting Members:
Tony DeCaprio (Interim Acting President)
Jacob Levitt
Noriko Furuhata
Li Coleasa
Angel Badillo
Kei Kubota
Michael Arena
Ajit Thomas

(Last revised 3-28-21)