[3][2] The organization has complete authority over all decisions regarding U.S. national junior and senior team selections for World Karate Federation events.

The tournaments that are held by the USA-NKF are big and nationwide and many famous martial artists attend the events.

USA National Karate-do Federation is the latest of previous organizations to claim to represent Karate in the United States.

An investigation ordered by the USOPC found numerous actual and perceived conflicts of interest which show bias in favor of certain dojos' athletes.

The USOPC has warned the USA-NKF their NGB status could be revoked if they fail to implement reforms.