Day: 30 June 2014

Organization of the JKA The Japan Karate Association is the only independent karate entity legally and officially recognized by the Japanese government as an association of members (Shadan Hojin) for the promotion of karate. There is only one other authorized entity which falls under the umbrella of the JKA: the JKA World Federation (JKA/WF). No …

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At the JKA, we have thousands of children and youth members from elementary school to high school learning the values of karate and applying them in their daily life. There are numerous JKA programs for children. In Japan, we have separated youth (age 6-18) from adults in tournaments since 1983(26th JKA All Japan Karate Championship), …

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