The Japan Karate-Do Organization promotes traditional, authentic Shito-Ryu Karate-Do.

Shito-Ryu is one of the four major recognized styles of Karate-Do in the world today and is considered the most technically correct system with the most number of kata (forms.) In addition to Itsosu-ke and Higaonna-ke kata, the Shito-Ryu kata syllabus also includes forms from Seisho Aragaki's Tomari-te, Sokon Matsumura's Shorin-Ryu, Wu Xianhui's (Go Kenki) White Crane style, and Chatan Yara's Kusanku kata, as well as ten kata created by Mabuni himself.

Training in Shito-Ryu focuses on discipline, speed, strength and strategic thinking. Practice allows students to develop a habit of non-judgmental self-evaluation that helps to improve every aspect of their lives. Self-confidence, patience and determination are all traits students can expect to develop. Shito-Ryu is very well suited for shaping and toning the body, as well as increasing flexibility. Its movements and techniques are suited for students of any age or body type.

The Shito-Ryu curriculum syllabus is comprehensive. No other martial art offers such a variety of movements and techniques. Techniques include: blocking, parrying, punching, striking, thrusting, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, as well as chokes, throws, sweeps, and joint manipulation.

In addition to Shito-Ryu, the JKO also advances the art of Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu iaido, a traditional sword style with an unbroken history of around 450 years.

Iaido training uses the bokken to develop strength, wooden drawing swords for practice, an iaito for safe practice with a metal blade, and ultimately a shinken, or sharpened metal blade, for advanced practitioners.

Iaido is a very traditional, detail oriented art that requires concentration, dedication and persistence.
Members of the JKO USA team travel to Japan every year to train with the current Grandmaster of the style, Hanshi Norikazu Iwata.