JKA MALTA SKA

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.

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…

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…

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…

In February 2020 – 12 JKA MALTA SKA Members Training with Masaaki Ueki Sensei 10th Dan Chief Instructor of JKA World Federation, Pacheco Sensei 7th Dan JKA Portugal Chief Instructor and Pula Sensei 7th Dan JKA Portugal Instructor