![Gyaku-Zuki[1]](https://jkawfmalta.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Gyaku-Zuki1.jpg)
Taikyoku Shodan for (Kumite) Specialist! With Keigo Shimizu
For advanced Karateka, Taikyoku Shodan seems rather boring. The Kata only consist of Gedan Barai and Oi-Zuki. Many Dojos do not practice it. And many Karateka do not know it.…
Important Announcement
It is with great pleasure that we reintroduce JKA WF MALTA, (previously known as JKA MALTA SKA), whose sole aim is to promote JKA – Japan Karate Association – principles based on Japanese culture and mentality, as well as Lifelong learning for all members of society.
With JKA organisations being present in almost every country worldwide, being part of JKA offers exceptional learning opportunities and experiences for all its international members, including teaching from JKA Licenced instructors locally and also direct learning with Japanese Instructors from JKA Headquarters in Tokyo.
Currently there are 5 dojos (clubs) present locally in Paola, Handaq, Zejtun, Tarxien and B’Kara – as well as an innovative collaboration with the Malta Police force offering free classes to children from the Victim Support Group.
Anybody interested including members from other karate associations are welcome to contact us on +356 7929 1663 or info@jkawfmalta.com. Beginners classes are always available at all our locations. Take the opportunity to be part of the JKA Family!
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events
Recent Events
JKA WF MALTA Members Complete First Aid Course
Last Sunday 23rd October 2022, 12 members from JKA WF MALTA have completed the First Aid Course led by Ms. Danika Formosa, First Aid and CPR instructor. For JKA WF MALTA, maintaining health and safety at all times is of utmost importance. A standard brought about by our members’ sterling commitment to ensuring a safe environment with diligent and timely first aid responders in case of eventual emergency. JKA WF MALTA would like to thank Mr. Shaun Mawdsley from Malta Red Cross for the organisation of the course, and The Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector for sponsoring this course.
Find out more »JKA Dan & Licenses Exam Results
On the 31st July, JKA WF Malta organised JKA Dan and Judge and Instructor Qualification Licence examinations, carried out by Japanese Instructor Naito Takeshi Sensei, 8th Dan JKA WF Italia National Representative, at the end of the International JKA Gasshuku in Malta . All 23 JKA WF Malta members successfully passed their Shodan, Nidan and Sandan black belt examinations and 5 members also successfully achieved their Instructor and Judge Licences. Sandan Examinations – 3rd Dan Robert Vella Colton Grech Darmanin Darren Bianco Claudio Paris Graziella Rocco Luke Rocco Nidan Examinations – 2nd Dan Ezio Buffa Giovanni Zarb Jurgen Curmi Rowinda Read more…
Find out more »About Us
Traditional Shotokan Karate
Our Association and its members seek to promote the lifelong practice of Traditional Shotokan Karate through hard training and effort in a disciplined and healthy environment.
Self Development
Through training, we aim to equally develop the Physical, Mental and Spiritual aspects of Karate and its practitioners
Fun and Discipline
Our training is always challenging but also satisfactory for those who learn to take it with the correct attitude and to enjoy a hard session.
Featured Articles
Karate – A way of Life
The karate practitioner must first and foremost understand that karate is not about winning. It is about not losing, to anything. Although the outcome of both approaches towards the art…
Translating the Dojo-Kun: the meaning behind the Japanese characters
一、人格 完成に 努める こと hitotsu, jinkaku kansei ni tsutomeru koto Exert yourself in the perfection of character 一、誠の道を守ること hitotsu, makoto no michi wo mamoru koto Be faithful and sincere 一、努力の精神を養うこと…
Get In Touch
Find us at one of our dojos
Contact Us
Our Sponsors
Previous
Next