JKA MALTA SKA

JKA MALTA SKA would like to congratulate 4 of its members who competed at the renowned JKA Cup in Germany that is held every year by Hideo Ochi Sensei 9th Dan JKA Germany and JKA Europe Chief Instructor.

Our members fought with pride to represent Malta and JKA MALTA SKA with Paul Falzon winning 2nd place in Men’s Kumite, Leanne Falzon 1st Place Kumite and 2nd place Kata in Females over 30, Yuki Nocilla 1st Place Female Kumite 21- 29 years category and Yanes Nocilla 2nd place in Team Kumite after being selected to fight for one of JKA Germany’s teams.

JKA MALTA SKA - October Grading 2019 RECORD successful 147 Examinations held @ JKA MALTA SKA Thursday evening! Starting off with Children's examination session and followed by a 2nd session for Adult Kyu and Dan Grade examinations. Congratulations to all for your exceptional performances! #hardworkpaysoff #jkakarate #jkamaltaska #commitment #onedirection #traditionalkarate #karatefamily

Between the 18th and 20th October, Shotokan Karate-do Association Malta hosted world-renowned Shinji Akita Sensei, 6th Dan, to lead a training seminar for the first time in Malta. Amongst the 100 Maltese participants, were also international guests from Belgium and Scotland who came to Malta specifically to join us for this special event. The three-day seminar was focused on intriguing concepts in Kihon, Kumite and Kata with special emphasis on using body biomechanics to enhance the effectiveness of technique regardless of age or gender. Akita Sensei's passion for deep technical knowledge was effortlessly conveyed to all students using simple, practical exercises that Read more…

With great pleasure, SKA Malta will be hosting Akita Shinji Sensei, 6th Dan, in October this year for an international seminar.The internationally acclaimed instructor started his karate journey at the age of 12 under Matsuda sensei and Aragane sensei then joined Takudai Karate Club at Takushoku University, Japan, training under Tsuyama Sensei during which period participated in JKA & JKF competitions. Later he moved to Europe, founding the Shotokan Karate-Do Association International (SKAI) where his ultimate vision is to be a platform for high standard, traditional karate regardless of gender, age, race and politics.The Seminar will be held on the Read more…

Once again, more JKA MALTA SKA Members have been Training at different Dojos in Tokyo and Sendai in JAPAN over the past 3 months @ Okuma Sensei's Dojo and Dokkyo University Karate Club, @ renowned Tohoku Fukushi University Karate Club, @ Izumiya Sensei's Jyonan shibu Shotojyuku Dojo in Sangenjaya with Chubachi Sensei, @ Kobayashi Sensei's JKA Houkukan Dojo with Miki Rebecca Nakamachi Sensei and @ JKA Headquarters with Naka Sensei, and Ogane Sensei. JKA MALTA SKA would like to thank all JKA Sensei s and Dojo Members for their constant hospitality, kindness and friendship on behalf of all our members who Read more…