Welcome to JKA WF Malta
JKA WF Malta is a Representative Member Organisation of JKA WF with the JKA Headquarters in Tokyo dedicated to teaching the principles of traditional Shotokan Karate to individuals of all ages, genders, and physical abilities, promoting lifelong practice as a Way of Life.
Upcoming Events
Igarashi Tatsuro Sensei Gasshuku – November 2026
JKA WF Malta welcomes Igarashi Tatsuro Sensei from JKA Headquarters Tokyo for the JKA Winter Gasshuku in Malta, taking place from 27–29 November. Open to karate practitioners from all associations, the seminar will include Dan examinations up to 3rd Dan and qualification assessments for Judge C, Instructor C and Examiner D licences.
Competitions
4th All Malta JKA National Championships, January 2026
The 4th All Malta JKA National Championships were successfully held on Sunday, 18th January 2026, with participants from all JKA clubs across Malta competing in a day of excellent karate and sportsmanship. We wish all qualifying athletes every success in National Squad Training as they begin their preparations selection of the National Team who will represent Malta at the upcoming JKA European Championships in Bergen, Norway. We would like to extends our congratulations to all competitors, coaches, referees, officials, volunteers, and supporters whose commitment and professionalism contributed to the success of this year’s National Championships.
3rd All Malta JKA National Championships, January 2025
On Sunday, 26th January 2025, the 3rd All Malta JKA National Championships took place at De La Salle College, bringing together participants from JKA clubs across Malta. This prestigious event featured both junior and senior categories for Kata and Shobu Ippon Kumite.
Recent Events
Friendly Summer Competition 2026
JKA WF Malta invites all local JKA members to a friendly Summer Karate Competition on 30 August, bringing together karateka from JKA WF Malta and JKA Malta clubs for an enjoyable day of Kata and Kumite. The event offers participants an opportunity to test their skills, gain valuable competition experience and strengthen friendships within our JKA karate community.
International JKA Karate Seminar in Malta with Hirayama Sensei
JKA WF Malta welcomed Hirayama Sensei, 7th Dan JKA Instructor, to Malta from 22–26 July for an exceptional week of traditional JKA Karate training. The programme featured advanced kata sessions for brown and black belts, a dedicated instructors’ class, and an International JKA Karate Seminar attended by 104 karateka from Malta, Italy, England, Sweden and Hungary.
JKA WF Malta Develops NGO Administration Platform with SIS Scheme Support
JKA WF Malta, a non-profit sports organisation, has successfully developed a dedicated online administration platform with the support of funding received through the Small Initiatives Support Scheme (SIS), managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS). The platform, developed under the working title Project Overseer, was designed to address the administrative challenges faced by Maltese NGOs in managing their day-to-day operations. Built specifically around the needs of JKA WF Malta’s multi-club structure, the system provides a centralised hub for managing member records, membership fee statuses, payment schedules, and receipting, all within a secure, role-based online environment. Key features Read more…
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