Karate enjoys great popularity around the world, and can count on millions of practitioners from all styles. Karate does have a unique dual identity that distinguishes it from other sports, activities, and martial arts. In the majority of clubs that practice on of the four major styles of karate (Wado, Shito, Goju, Shoto), the members belong to two organizations.Each club will belong to a style organization, which concerns itself with the teaching of a traditional martial art. This association should ensure that both instructors and students have a correct understanding of the basic principles regarding that styles' application of karate-do. more... See more text