All schools within the SKKAA operate under a charter from the national organization. Under their charter, the schools pledge to teach the curriculum and maintain the standards of the SKKAA as set by its Board of Directors and Officers. Charters are renewed annually. The SKKAA currently has schools in Ohio, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Wyoming, and Oregon.

Shorin-ryu Karate Academy
Waltham, MA
Phone: 781-894-6585
Address: 411 Waverly Oaks Road
Waltham, MA 02452
email: jstrueshogun@aol.com
Instructors: James A. True, Jr., Rokudan; Steven Tulimieri, Godan; Mike Giacalone, Yodan; John Biddy, Yodan, Marisa Cimino, Yodan
Web site: www.shorinryuwaltham.com
Focus: The Academy specializes in teaching educational martial arts programs for youth, adults and families. Youth Programs include "Stranger Danger," stranger awareness and safety, and "Bully Buster" conflict resolution for youths. Adult programs range from "Women Aware" and EZ-defense for personal safety to Tai Chi, Iaido (way of the sword) and fitness kickboxing for mind, body and spirit. Sensei True is committed to providing programs for the SKKAA and the community to continue to grow in a positive direction.

Okinawan Karate Center
Chesterland, OH
Phone: 440-729-5425
Address: 8733 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Email: jbutram@mailstation.com
Head Instructor: Jayne Butram, Rokudan
Focus: Traditional karate, Tai Chi, plus S.M.A.R.T. Defense for Women, Kids S.M.A.R.T. , and S.M.A.R.T. Corp. for area businesses. (Smart stands for simple method attack response training.)

Sessakai Dojo
Watertown, MA
Phone: (617) 923-1140
Address: 214-A Waverly Ave in Watertown Ma.
Email: mikepepe@rcn.com
Instructors: Michael Pepe, Godan, Kristen Pepe, Sandan
Web site: www.sessakai.com
Focus: A balanced mix of self-defense, forms and sparring. Children's classes.

Northeast Shorin-ryu Karate Academy
Andover, MA
Phone: Please call Andover Dept. of Community Services for karate class info (978) 623-8274
Mailing Address: NESRKA c/o Stephen Iannetti, 31 Joel Circle, Lynn, MA 01904
Email: steve@iannetti.com
Instructors: Tom Wirtanen, Godan, Steve Iannetti, Yodan; Sherri Reddick, Sandan
Website: Our Website is currently under renovation. For information related to classes please see the current Andover Department of Community Services (DCS) booklet. I can be accessed via the following link: http://andoverma.gov/dcs
Focus: Our Mission at the NESRKA is to foster and attitude of Responsibility and self-reliance in each and every student in pursuit of our standards of excellence. The path of Karate-Do is taught with the ultimate "can-do" philosophy, and grooms our students to excel both as martial artists and in their everyday lives.

Seishin Dojo
Columbus, OH
Phone: 614-351-0088
Address: Please call for directions
Email: seishin@columbus.rr.com
Instructors: Richard McCulty, Rokudan; Jo McCulty, Godan
Web site: www.karateheart.com
Focus: The Seishin Karate Club focuses on teaching traditional forms (kata) and drills as means of understanding the dynamics necessary to deliver effective self-defense techniques. Classes for teens and adults meet for two hours three times a week and emphasize a well-rounded conditioning regime in a safe and cooperative environment. Advanced students also work on basic Judo throws and takedowns, Jiu-jitsu holds and counters, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and traditional Okinawan weaponry (Kobudo) such as the bo, nunchaku, sai and tonfa.

Oregon Family Karate
Gaston, OR
Phone: 971-237-5528
Address: 23918 NE Springhill, OR 97119
Email: hogleg5@juno.com
Instructor: Lance Morgan, Yodan
Focus: OFK's motto is "Honor family first. " The school's focus is on using the martial arts to help students maximize their potential and to prepare our youth to fulfill their destiny. The OFK offers a full range of adult and children's classes, as well as weaponry and self-defense.

Wyoming Karate Club
Jackson Hole, WY
Phone: 307-739-8812
Mailing address: P.O. Box 9789
Jackson, WY 83002
Email: information@wykarate.com
Instructor: Sue Theise, Yodan
Web site: www.WyKarate.com
Focus: The Wyoming Karate Club has served the community of Jackson Hole since 1988. We offer training 6 days a week in traditional Shorin-ryu Karate and Kobudo for students age 4 and up.

Pine Forest Way Dojo
Durham, NC
Phone: 919-403-2712. No Fax. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99006, Durham NC 27708.
e-mail: pfwdojo@intrex.net
Instructor: Fran Heidlage, Yodan
Focus: Traditional Shorin-ryu karate and Kobudo.

Yamakaze Dojo
Huntingtown, MD
Mailing address: 575 Small Reward Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639
Email: clarke_cm@hotmail.com
Instructors: Christopher M. Clarke, Hachidan; Jennifer Mohler, Sandan; Andrew Mohler, Nidan; Classes by special invitation only.