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2011
28th JKAI National Program	28th JKAI National Tournament

	28th National Program 21st to 28th Jan 2011- Goa Celebrating the appointment of Shuseki Shihan Masaaki Ueki
JKA India celebrates the appointment of JKA's Chief Instructor Shuseki Shihan Masaaki Ueki during the the 28th National Program of the Japan Karate Association of India to be held in Goa from the 21st to 28th January 2011. The details of the program have been sent to all state representatives . The Event will consist of a 5 days training camp from the 21st to the 25th by TWO JKA Headquarters Instructors as decided in the AGM this year. This event will be the biggest in the history of the JKA India and teams are expected from all the neighbouring countries to participate in the event. Members are requested to make their arrangements well in advance to ensure that they avail of the opportunity to train with the best. The Tournament will be held from the 26th of Jan to the 28th of January 2010. There will be no technical seminar next year but Dan gradings will be held. All Entrants to the camp must fill the data form available here and submit it along with the Camp Form. Those submitting the data form will be provided with the JKAI membership card. Camp Schedule Camp Form The training camp will be followed by the JKAI Nationals (see below).

JKA INDIA'S 28th National Tournament -- Events increased

The 28th National Tournament of the Japan Karate Association of India to be held in Goa from the 26th to 28th January 2011 will have events for Kyu Level students as well. The details of the tournament and events have been sent to all state representatives. The tournament will have events for JKAI members below brown belt for age groups of below 13 years, below 18 years, below 21years and above 21 years. Entry is open to all registered JKAI Kyu grade members. Entries can be through any JKAI Dojo registered with JKAI state body. Members may contact their Dojo Instructor for registration of entry. All Entrants must fill the data form available here and submit it along with the proof of age certificate. Those submitting the data form will be provided with the JKAI membership card. Please click on the link to see
Kyu Category Events Junior Category events Senior Category events Tournament Schedule day1, Tournament Schedule days 2 & 3

2010

SUMMER TRAINING CAMP - MUMBAI 2010

27th JKAI NATIONAL PROGRAM

SUMMER TRAINING CAMP - MUMBAI April 20th to April 22nd 2010

The Annual Summer Training Camp was conducted by Sensei Anand Ratna in Mumbai from the 20th of April to the 22nd of April 2010. A total of 105 members mainly brown belts and black belts from Maharashtra and the neighbouring states attended the camp. The Instruction at the camp was based on what was taught at the recently concluded International Spring Camp at the JKA Headquarters that Anand Sensei had attended. JKA Dan Grading was also held. Pictures

Report on 27th JKA India National Program

The 27th JKAI National Program for 2010 was held in Goa in January from 28th January to February 2nd 2010. The Guest Instructor for the training camp was Takenori Imura Shihan 7th Dan Director JKA HQ Instructor. The junior grades were instructed by Anand Ratna Sensei 6th Dan JKA Instructor - India. The training camp was attended by nearly 250 participants from 21 states. A detailed report is available for viewing on the JKA site Report on the JKA HEADQUARTERS website Pictures
The 27th JKA India National Tournament was held from the 31st Jan to 2nd Feb 2010. The event had 432 participants. The Men's Individual kata and Kumite titles were retained by Neeraj Dhawan of Delhi while Linza Fenny Syiem from Meghalaya won both the Ladies Kata and Kumite events. Meghalaya made nearly a clean sweep clearly dominating the childrens' events. Results page

2009

26th All India Training Camp & Tournament	Kinichi Saitio RIP	JKAHQ Warnings	Western Region Camp & Dan Grading
26th JKA All India Tournament
Eastern India Championships	JKAI Jharkhand Camp & Dan Grading	JKA Dan Grading - Dec 2009	JKAI rejoins AIKF.

Japan Karate Association of India rejoins National Federation recognized by World Karate Federation, Govt. Of India & Indian Olympic Association

In accordance with the direction of the Japan Karate Association HQ to support the National Federation recognized by the WKF and as per the resolution passed by the General Body of the Japan Karate Association of India to join the Federation which has the recognition of the Govt. of India, the World Karate Federation, and the Indian Olympic Association, the Chairman of the JKAI, Mr. Anil Sinha applied for and received the letter of the membership from Mr. Thiagarajan. the President of the All India Karate-do Federation which has all the above recognitions. The membership means that JKAI members may once again participate in AIKF events at District, State and National events. State members may accordingly apply for the membership of their respective state all style bodies. Queries on any issues relating to the AIKF may be sent to the Chairman Mr. Anil Sinha who will be the representative and spokesman for the JKAI in the AIKF .

JKA Dan Grading at Mumbai - Dec 2009

Sensei Anand Ratna will be conducting JKA Shodan Grading in Mumbai at the Dadar Dojo on the 14th of December 2009. Members of JKA India who have passed their JKA 1st Kyu are eligible for appearing for the grading. A copy of the 1st Kyu certificate must be presented along with the Dan Application Form.
The address of the venue is given below:
The Sho Dan Grading will be held at the JKA dojo at Dadar in Mumbai.
Dr Antonio Da Silva Technical High School,
Veer Savarkar Marg, Dadar, Mumbai 400028.
(Next to Dadar Catering College, Near Prabhadevi Telephone Exchange.)
Schedule : Special Dan Training 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Examination Timing : 8:00 PM
Please contact Sensei Ratna for more details or send an Email to webmaster@jkaindia.org

Training Camp in Kolkatta

Mr. B. S Ganguly arranged a 2 day training Camp and tournament in Kolatta's Kudiram Indoor Stadium on the 20th & 21st October 2009. The training camp was also attended by trainees from Bihar. The Open title for both Kata and Kumite was won by Mr. Amrendra Kishore of Bihar. The Womens Title for both Kata and Kumite was won by Shankabela Mukherjee of West Bengal Pics

Jharkhand State Camp

Mr. Pankaj Kumar Singh has arranged a 3 day training Camp to be held in Jharkhand in November.Sensei Anand Ratna will be Chief Instructor. JKA Dan grading will be held. JKAI Members interested in participation may contact him on 09431341590 for details.

JKA India Eastern Zone Championships

Mr. B.S. Ganguly from JKAI West Bengal is arranging the East Zone Training Camp & Regional Tournament on 20th and 21st September. Sensei Anand Ratna will be the Chief Instructor and Chief Judge for the Event. JKAI Members interested in participation in the camp may contact him on 098 311 96936 for details.

Western Region Training Camp

JKA Maharashtra state is hosting the Western Regional Training Camp on the 27th & 28th April in Vasai Town, Thane District. The Camp will be conducted by the Technical Director of JKA India Sensei Anand Ratna upon returning from Japan where he is attending the International Spring Training Camp at the JKA Headquarters in Tokyo. Dan & Kyu Grading will be held during the Camp. The camp is open to all JKA India members. For details of venue, timings etc. contact Mr. Carneiro on +919820153822.

JKA HEADQUARTERS' WARNINGS

Individuals / Groups claiming to be authorised JKA Bodies are asking JKA India members to attend various Technical programs that they are conducting in the name of JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION. Members are requested to note that the JKA HEADQUARTERS has issued a warning about such individuals / organizations and about the seminars, technical licences etc. being conducted by them in the name of the JKA .
Please inform the JKA India office if you are called to such seminars to enable JKA Headquarters take the necessary action.

KINICHI SAITO - RIP

Kinichi Saito Sensei Head of the JKA Akita Ken Prefectural Branch of Kisakata passed away on 13th January 2009 after a year long illness. Saito Sensei was a great friend to all the Indian Teams who visited Japan over the past 30 years always ensuring that all their needs were met. Over the years he also visited India many times. His last visit to India was in 2007 for our 30 years celebration, when he was part of the Japanese delegation along with Sasaki Sensei and Masahiko Tanaka Sensei. A thorough gentleman and a great friend, JKA India will miss his exuberant presence and happy spirit. May His Soul Rest In Peace.

26th JKA All India Training Camp
The 26th JKA India National Program was held from the 28th of January to the 1st of February in Goa. The Guest Instructor for the Event was Takenori Imura Shihan 7th Dan JKA , former World Kata Champion and Standing Director at the JKA Headquarters. Held at the international holiday resort of Goa from the 28th to the 30th of January, the 26th Annual JKA India National Training Camp conducted by Imura Sensei had about 200 participants from all over the country. The first day of the training consisted of Basic Kihon training followed by Kumite. The second day was devoted to training in the movements and application of Heian Katas followed by Katas Meikyo, Jutte & Tekki Nidan. The third day’s training was a revision of all that was taught the previous two days and was followed by Kata Tekki Sandan. Speaking at a press conference held during the event, Imura Sensei spoke about the importance of Budo or Traditional Karate and the role of the JKA in this Martial Art. The camp got very wide press coverage with many Television Channels broadcasting the interviews of Imura Sensei throughout the day. The training camp was followed by the 26th JKA All India Junior and Senior Tournament which was the preliminary selection for the World ShotoCup to be held in Tokyo later in the year.
	Takenori Imura Shihan 7th Dan JKA Director. Guest Instructor for the 2009 National Program	Anand Ratna Sensei 6th Dan JKA Technical Director JKA India

26th JKA All India Tournament

Neeraj Dhawan becomes Grand Champion

Kanchan Vishwakarma wins Ladies Titile

Meghalaya State dominate Junior Events

The Training Camp was followed by the 26th JKA India National Tournament on the 31st of Jan and the 1st of Feb which was attended by nearly 275 participants from 18 states of India.
Neeraj Dhawan from Delhi became the 2nd Grand Champion in the history of JKA India after winning both Individual Kata and Kumite in the Men's Divsion of the 26th JKA All India Tournament . The coveted title was won after a gap of 20 years when Karl Naoroji won it for the first time. Neeraj who currently trains in Chicago, Ill. USA overcame Gaurav Kumar from Bihar in the Kumite Final and won the Kata Event with Kata Nijushiho.
Both the Women's Individual Events were won by Kanchan Vishwakarma representing Karnataka State. Kanchan who was runner-up last year easily overcame the opposition this year.S. Shirisha from Andhra Pradesh was runner-up in the women's kumite.
In the Junior Nationals, the Events were completely dominated as usual by Meghalaya State with it's Team sweeping most of the medals giving fine displays in Kata and Kumite in both the boys and girls categories.
The States of Bihar and Jharkhand give sterling displays at the Nationals and the Host state also provided some excellent participation in both the Men's and women's events.
Special thanks to Dr. Maneka Fernandes and her team from the Goa Medical College who also participated in the Women's events and were on medical duty in the arena throughout the tournament.
The Chief referee for the Championship was Sensei Anand Ratna who was assisted in the finals by Senseis Leong, Mukherjee, Sudershan, Rodrigues, Menezes, Sahu, Ganguly and other qualified judges.

2008

25th All India Training Camp Tournament & Karate Demonstration

East India Regional Training Camp

Western Region Instructor and General Training Camp 2008

Eastern Region Instructor and General Training Camp 2008

West Bengal Training Camp and All Style Tournament

Sensei Subhas Mitra of West Bengal State organized a Training Camp for JKA West Bengal and the Eastern Region which was held on the 12th & 13th & 14th December 2008 in Barasaat District about an hours journery from Kolkata. Sensei Anand Ratna, the Technical Director for JKA India conductted the camp which had nearly two hundred participants from the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa. The training camp was followed by the an Invitational All style Championship.Sensei Ratna conducted JKA Dan grading after the Camp.

Western Regional Master Training Camp-2008

Sensei Anand Ratna will be conducting an Instructor Training Camp for the Western Region in Mumbai from the 22nd October to 24th of October 2008. The camp is open to Instrutors and their assistants.

East India Regional Training Camp

Sensei Pankaj Kumar Singh of Jharkhand State had organized The Eastern Regional Training Camp for JKA India. The Camp was held on the 18th & 19th July 2008 in Choibasa. The Chief Instructor for the Camp was Sensei Anand Ratna, the Technical Director for JKA India. Nearly three hundred participants from the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa participated in the event which was followed by the Jharkhand State Championships. Sensei Ratna conducted a Referee and Judge Seminar prior to the Championships

All India Training Camp, Tournament and Karate Demonstration

Mumbai, 27th January 2008 to 2nd Feb 2008

The 25th JKA India National Program was held in Mumbai on the above mentioned dates and consisted of a training camp, tournament, technical seminar and & gradings
The 25th National Training Camp was conducted from the 28th to the 30th of January 2008. The Invited Guest Instructors were Shihan Ogura Yasunori 7th Dan JKA Headquarters Instructor, All Japan Kumite Champion and Sensei Kurihara Kazuaki, the current All JKA and the World Shoto Cup Kata Champion. The two along with Sasaki Yoshiataka Sensei 6th Dan former JKA Headquarters Instructor, Junichiro Nishiotoba Sensei 6th Dan and Shihan Shoichi Sasaki 7th Dan , Chief Instructor for India conducted the 3 day training Camp
Technical Seminar for Judge and Instructor up to C Kyu and Examiner Licences up to D kyu. Linza Syiem from Meghalaya and Pankaj Kumar Singh from Jharkhand and M. Jadli from Uttarakhand appeared for Yon Dan.
The 25th National Tournament was held on the 31st January 2008 & 1st February 2008. The Men's Individual Kata Title was retained by Neeraj Dhawan and the Women's Tiltle by Linza Syiem from Meghalaya. The Men's Individual Kumitre Title was won by Vivek Verma from Delhi and the Women's Title was retained by Divya Revankar from Maharashtra. The Junior Division was completely dominated by Meghalaya who won 39 medals in all. The Final Events were Judged by Ogura Sensei as Chief Judge with Yoshitaka Sensei, Nishitoba Sensei, Kurihara Sensei and Ratna Sensei as Sub Judges. The Team Kumite Event was won by Maharashtra on Ippons and the Team Kata event was won by Delhi.
Karate Demonstation A scintilatting karate-do demonstration was given by the Guest Instructors Senseis Ogura and Kurihara. The demonstration began with Kurihara Sensei performing Kata Souchin. This was followed by Ogura Sensei demosnstrating techniques of self - defence while seated against attacks done by Kurihara Sensei. The performance ended with Jiyu Kumite techniques being performed by both the senseis against each other. .
Taiko Demonstration The evening of the 1st also saw a Demonstration by the Okayama Taiko Troupe which had the JKA India students performing dances in the stands.
Prize Distribution The Chief Guest for the Evening was Mr. Iwanade the Chief Consul of the Consulate General Of Japan , who also gave away the Prizes.

The 25th National Program of the JKA India was officially included in the Government of Japan's list of events for the Japan India Friendship Year 2007 and celebrated as a part of the Prestigious Mumabi Festival.

2007

National Program - Camp 2007	National Program - Tournament -2007
Regional Camps

REGIONAL CAMPS

The Technical Director has anounced the holding of regional camps to standardize the level of instruction of JKA. The camps will be held in the 5 regions of the country. The first of the regional camps is being held in Hyderabad from the 7th to the 9th of September2007. The next camp will be held in the western region in October followed by the Eastern Region and Northern regionin in November The Camp will include instruction, judging seminar and kyu examinations upto 1st kyu and National Homologation gradings for Federation purposes will also be held during these camps.