As designated by the President/Director of the National Karate Jujitsu Federation (NKJF), State Directors are appointed based on their comprehensive understanding and proficiency in martial arts, coupled with exemplary character traits including integrity, commitment, and loyalty to the Association. Their leadership is exemplified through their actions and serves as a guiding force within the organization.
The primary role of State Directors is to provide assistant to Region Directors an uphold NKJF's core principles of promotion, recruitment, marketing, and the provision of technical instruction and administrative guidance. Fostering an environment characterized by high morale and unity in training is of paramount importance.
Key responsibilities of State Directors include spearheading marketing and recruitment initiatives within their designated state, ensuring seamless communication between Region Directors and the NKJF leadership regarding administrative needs, training events, seminars, camps, demonstrations, and black belt testing. Additionally, they play a pivotal role in enhancing the success of NKJF infastructure by facilitating open channels of communication through various mediums including email, phone calls, fax, and social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google-Plus, Instagram, and more importantly, face-to-face interactions.
State Directors are tasked with conducting periodic visits to "state" member schools, engaging with instructors and students, and relaying any pertinent concerns or requirements to the NKJF Region leadership. As direct reports to the Region Director, State Directors are entrusted with handling student and dojo instructor-related matters.
Maintaining a profound respect for the classical and traditional roots of the NKJF, which represent martial arts traditions from Japan, Okinawa, Korea, and China, State Directors are expected to adhere to formal protocols regarding rank, title, and position.
With full authority and the unwavering support of the NKJF, State Directors are empowered to make decisions on behalf of the Federation in concert with Region Director approval. Their primary objective is to bolster the NKJF's mission by fostering an apolitical environment grounded in sound doctrine and organizational integrity.
It is with great honor that the NKJF extends a Certificate of Appointment to State Directors, recognizing their pivotal role in advancing the Federation's objectives.