Cancellation of Funakoshi Gichin Cup 15th Karate World Championship Tournament
Cancellation of Funakoshi Gichin Cup 15th Karate World Championship Tournament & Funakoshi Gichin Cup 15th Junior Karate World Championship Tournament We hope this letter finds you well. JKA HQ has decided to cancel "Funakoshi Gichin Cup 15th Karate World Championship Tournament" & "Funakoshi Gichin Cup 15th Junior Karate World Championship Tournament” (World cup) that was scheduled to be taken place in October 2021. Covid-19 is still running rampant globally since January 2020 and its impact has been threatening many people's lives in danger as well as hitting every activity badly. Japan, the organizer of World cup is no exception to Read more…
Results and Closing Ceremony of FUNAKOSHI GICHIN ONLINE FESTIVAL
The results of the FUNAKOSHI GICHIN ONLINE FESTIVAL have been issued and the TOP 10 results of each different Category have been unveiled in a series of Youtube Videos on the JKA Official YouTube Channel.
[Important Notice] – REGULAR LIVE TRAINING SUSPENDED
Regretfully, we have been informed that All Training of Karate has to be stopped, even though we had been following the COVID19 MITIGATION Measures. The new restrictions, specifically point out, that No Group Training can take place, even if we have taken the necessary steps, and disallowed contact training for a while now. A revision of these measures will be taken on the 11th of April. As such, starting from Today, 8th March, we cannot continue with our regular Live Training Sessions at the Dojo. We will still can keep our standard by ongoing individual training and we still practice Read more…
[COVID UPDATES, 7th April] – Live Training Still Suspended
As per the latest regulations issued by the Government and Health Authorities on the 7th of April,2021, LIVE Karate training session can NOT yet be organized. Further updates will be given after 26th April, depending on Government Announcements. We will update you with any new information, as it becomes available. Stay Safe and Healthy and Do not give up!! Oss!
[COVID UPDATES, 6th May] – Live Training for Adults to Resume on the 24th of May
As per the latest regulations issued by the Government and Health Authorities on the 6th of May,2021, the LIVE Karate training session for ADULTS (17+) can be resumed on Monday 24th of May.Regular training will resume at the MCAST Kordin Dojo, every Monday and Thursday, Kyu Grades at 7 pm, & Black Belts at 8 pm.Unfortunately, Children's Classes can only resume after the 28th of June, so Online Lessons will still be organized by the other Dojos.We will update you with any new information, as it becomes available.Stay Safe and Healthy and Do not give up!!Oss!
[Announcement] JKA Honbu Dojo – Change of Training Venue for Summer
Announcement: Change of Venue Please note that as from Today, 19th July, the adult's class at JKA Honbu Dojo will now be held at St. Ignatius College, Handaq Secondary School, Ħal Qormi. This venue is more suited for Summer Training, and we will be training again at Paola (MCAST) in October. May we remind you that sessions are held every Monday and Thursday at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to join us and try out this great martial art. https://goo.gl/maps/XLX3B9dwg784mFHD7
Introducing JKA WF MALTA, previously known as JKA MALTA SKA
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, Read more…
July 30/31; Gasshuku with renowned Sensei Takeshi Naito (8th Dan JKA)
JKA WF Malta, in its capacity as the official national representative of JKA in Malta, is very proud to announce that it will be hosting Sensei Takeshi Naito 8th Dan JKA during the last week of July. Sensei Naito, who is chief instructor of JKA Italy, will be holding a seminar on the 30th and 31st of July at the National Sports School in Pembroke. The seminar will be open to all Karate practitioners. Those interested in attending this event or looking for more information should contact JKA WF Malta by:Sending an email on: [email protected] / Phone on +356 7929 1663You can Read more…
JKA WF MALTA – 1st International JKA Gasshuku – July 2022
National Sports School, MaltaJKA WF MALTA - 1st International JKA Gasshuku - July 2022On the 30th and 31st July, JKA WF Malta held their first International JKA Gasshuku at the National Sports School in Pembroke, greatly anticipated by all after a two-year long wait due to the global pandemic. Training was conducted by world renowned guest Instructor Naito Takeshi sensei, 8th Dan JKA Instructor and National Chief of JKA WF Italy.Over 100 adults and children - all JKA members - participated with great energy and enthusiasm throughout the seminar despite the intense summer heat and humidity.Training covered basic JKA Kihon fundamentals, Idou kihon Read more…