Sensei Shimizu Keigo 5th Dan JKA Germany visits JKA MALTA SKA – April 2019
On behalf of all members of JKA MALTA SKA, We would like to sincerely thank Shimizu Keigo Sensei, 5th Dan JKA Germany, for his kindness in offering his time to visit us during his holiday in Malta
JKA MALTA SKA Members Training in Paris – May 2019
JKA MALTA SKA Members training in Paris with Sensei Jean Philippe Leon 6th Dan @ JKA Shotokan Paris 15 and Sensei Frederic Grosjean 5th Dan JKA @ Cercle Parisien Shotokan. JKA MALTA SKA sincerely thank Sensei Jean-Philippe Leon, Sensei Frederic Grosjean and all their members for their friendship and the special training opportunity given to our members. Oss!
SKA MALTA – Grading
We would like to congratulate all of our members who successfully passed their Kyu Grading and a special congratulations to Senpai Abigail Bezzina and Senpai Jurgen Curmi who showed exceptional spirit and technique to achieve the special rank of Shodan - First Dan Black Belt. A special event for all 152 members who were present from MCAST Paola Branch, Tarxien SKA Kids, SKA Nakama, SKA Ghaxaq and Handaq SKA Kenshinkan Dojos. Beginners' sessions shall be starting soon. Anyone interested can contact us via email or facebook. Proud moment for New JKA MALTA SKA Shodans - senpai Abigail Bezzina and senpai Read more…
JKA MALTA SKA Training Camp – Malta
Between the 18th and 19th of May 2019, JKA MALTA SKA held its Annual Spring Training Camp with record participation of over 100 members from SKA MCAST Paola, Tarxien SKA Kids, SKA Nakama, SKA Ghaxaq and SKA Kenshinkan Branch Dojos. Training was led by JKA MALTA SKA Chief Instructor Sensei Edward Aquilina, 5th Dan JKA. Dynamic sessions were focussed on developing effectiveness in fundamental Kihon, overlapping into Ippon and Jiyu Kumite combinations and ultimately applying the same mental intent concepts into Kata. Referee and Main Judge sessions were also held for all grades to enable standardisation, continued improvement in experience Read more…
JKA MALTA SKA competing at 4th Torneo Columbus Cup 1492 vs South America
Between 8th and 9th June 2019, 10 JKA MALTA SKA members together with Chief Instructor Sensei Edward Aquilina - 5th Dan JKA, participated in exceptional Training sessions led by Yoshizo Machida Sensei 8th Dan Chief Instructor of JKA Brazil (Father of the famous Lyoto and Chinzo Machida), Mitsuo Inoue Sensei 8th Dan Chief Instructor of JKA South America and Takeshi Naito Sensei 7th Dan Chief Instructor of JKA Italy. 2 members from each country including Sensei Paul Falzon and senpai Yuki Nocilla from JKA MALTA SKA, were also selected to participate in a Friendly competition between competitors from Italy, Malta, Read more…
JKA MALTA SKA member Yuki Nocilla training with Chubachi Sensei 5th Dan
JKA MALTA SKA member Yuki Nocilla Training with the superb Chubachi Sensei 5th Dan JKA HQ Instructor & JKA World Kumite Champion @Jyonan shibu Shotojyuku Dojo, Tokyou Japan. We sincerely thank Chuubachi Sensei and all Shotojyuku members always for their outstanding hospitality, friendship and great training experience for all our visiting members. いつも我々のメンバーを快く稽古に参加させて頂き、ありがとうございます！またよろしくお願いします！ JKA MALTA SKA member Yuki Nocilla with Chubachi Sensei 5th Dan JKA HQ Instructor2 JKA MALTA SKA member Yuki Nocilla with Chubachi Sensei 5th Dan JKA HQ Instructor2 JKA-MALTA-SKA-member-Yuki-Nocilla-with-Chubachi-Sensei-5th-Dan-JKA-HQ-Instructor
JKA MALTA SKA member Yuki Nocilla training with Kobayashi Sensei 7th Dan
JKA MALTA SKA member Yuki Nocilla currently in Japan training with Kobayashi Sensei 7th Dan @ JKA Houkukan! JKA MALTA SKA would like to thank Kobayashi Sensei and all members at JKA Houkukan for their hospitality and training experience. 稽古に参加させて頂き、おもてなしをして下さった日本空手協会邦空館の小林先生、そして皆さん本当にありがとうございました。 JKA MALTA SKA member Yuki Nocilla @JKA HOUKUKAN Tokyo, Japan - 25th June 2019 JKA MALTA SKA Member Yuki Nocilla with Miki Rebecca Nakamachi Sensei, currently training for the upcoming All Japan Championships in July! JKA MALTA SKA Member Yuki Nocilla with Kobayashi Sensei 7th Dan JKA Headquarters Instructor Dinner after Training with Kobayashi Sensei!
JKA MALTA SKA Members training at Annual International S. Miyazaki Stage in GHENT Belgium
JKA MALTA SKA members training at the Annual International S. Miyazaki Stage in GHENT Belgium - with Izumiya Sensei 7th Dan JKA HQ Instructor, Ohta Sensei 7th Dan JKA England Chief Instructor, Okuma Sensei 6th Dan JKA HQ Instructor and Thomas Schulze Sensei 6th Dan DJKB Germany National Team Coach. On behalf of JKA MALTA SKA we would like to thank JKA Belgium for their hospitality and also Sawada Sensei, who was present throughout the seminar for his inspirational determination and kindness. JKA MALTA SKA members Sensei Paul Falzon, Leanne Falzon, Graziella Rocco and Luke Rocco with Izumiya Sensei 7th Read more…
SKA Malta Members in UK, July 2019
A great experience for SKA members having the opportunity to participate in an intensive 3 day Karate training camp delivered by Sensei Dave Hazard 7th Dan, Chairman and chief instructor to the Academy of Shotokan Karate (ASK), and Sensei Paul Herbert 6th Dan, Chief instructor and founder at Kiryoku Shotokan Karate Dojo (affiliated to ASK), both having direct link with the late, ever-so inspirational Keinosuke Enoeda Sensei 9th Dan. Karate felt most alive in Sensei Hazard and Sensei Herbert unique way of teaching, through years of practice and authentic life experience. The seminar was packed with highly technical advice targeted Read more…
JKA MALTA SKA Members Training In Tokyo, Sendai – JAPAN! July – August 2019
July - August 2019! JKA MALTA SKA Members in JAPAN! - Training for 3 weeks with Izumiya Sensei 7th Dan JKA HQ Instructor and Chubachi Sensei 5th Dan at Sangenjaya Jyonan shibu Shotojyuku Dojo, Imamura Sensei 7th Dan JKA at JKA Headquarters, Nakayama Sensei at Naka Sensei's Taishijuku Branch Dojo - Tokyo and Goukon Sensei 7th Dan JKA at Izumikamo Branch Dojo in Sendai Prefecture. On behalf of JKA MALTA SKA, we would like to thank all Japanese Instructors and Dojo members for their exceptional kindness, friendship, hospitality and for always welcoming all our members during their stay in Japan!