JKA WF Malta at Funakoshi Gichin 16th JKA World Cup
In October 2024 nine JKA WF Malta members travelled to Japan for two weeks to train with some of the most exceptional Japanese JKA Instructors and Karatekas at the JKA Headquarters Autumn Camp and also to participate at the much awaited Funakoshi Gichin 16th JKA World Cup.
Izumiya Seizo Sensei – Gasshuku Nov 2024
De La Salle CollegeThe JKA WF Malta Winter Gasshuku, held from 30th November to 1st December, was a remarkable success.
Led by Izumiya Sensei, an 8th Dan JKA HQ Instructor, the event saw the participation of over 100 attendees from JKA Clubs in Malta, as well as visitors from JKA Germany and JKA Portugal.
Keiko Osame 2024
Mcast PaolaOn December 19th, the Keiko Osame of JKA WF Malta was held, marking the last training session of the year. Participants from all JKA WF Malta Dojos—JKA Honbu, JKA Kenshinkan, JKA Rendokan, JKA Nakama, JKA Yuushinkan, and JKA Seishukan—gathered to give their best efforts in a Kata Challenge, focusing on Taikyoku Shodan.
2nd Mid-Winter Training – Kangeiko 2025
St. Ignatius College, Handaq Secondary SchoolBetween the 3rd and 5th of January 2025, JKA WF Malta held its 2nd Mid Winter Training - Kangeiko; a Japanese Budo Tradition of training early in the morning during the coldest time of the year. This year Kangeiko was held over 3 days with around 60 members taking on the challenge.
2nd All Malta JKA National Championships, January 2025
De La Salle CollegeOn Sunday, 26th January, the 2nd 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.
August 2025 Gasshuku with JKA HQ Instructor Hirose Hikaru Sensei
De La Salle CollegeIt is with great pleasure that we announce that JKA HQ Instructor Hirose Hikaru Sensei, the 2024 All Japan and JKA World Kumite Champion, will be coming to Malta for the first time in August!
All JKA and non JKA members are welcome to join us on the 30th and 31st of August at De La Salle College.