Announcing FUNAKOSHI GICHIN ONLINE FESTIVAL
FUNAKOSHI GICHIN ONLINE FESTIVAL (Announcement) TO All JKA members, Today, 1st October, We, JKA HQ declare that FUNAKOSHI GICHIN ONLINE FESTIVAL will be held. Please see our JKA Channel on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmA1UdAKQHseE76uYikYVuA This is “Kata” championship by online. The KATA you will perform is “TEKKI SHODAN” arranged specially for moving easily in small space. You can check the information including how to take video for participation from here: https://youtu.be/96SVkRJCtKo We expect many JKA members will participate in this championship. If you have felt bitterly disappointed for losing chance to participate in past JKA World Cups, or if you willingly want Read more…
Postponement of “Funakoshi Gichin Cup 15th Karate World Championship Tournament”
RE: Postponement of “Funakoshi Gichin Cup 15th Karate World Championship Tournament” Dear Sirs/Madams We must inform you that we decided “Funakoshi Gichin Cup 15th Karate World Championship Tournament” which was scheduled to be held this year from October 23rd to 25th at Takasaki Arena should be postponed until next year because there is no sign that the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is being brought under control. We understand that it is very disappointing thing for all athletes who have been trained hard and all concerned people who have prepared for long time for this event, but your understanding will be highly appreciated. We Read more…
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…
