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2012
National Program -2012  

NATIONAL PROGRAM OF JKA India - Kolkata- 2012

The 29th National Program of JKA India for the year 2012 is to be held in Kolkata from the 21st to the 28th of January 2011. JKA India is proud to announce a 3 day Gasshuku with a legendary Karate Master of the JKA Headquarters. Details of the Event have been sent by Email to all states. the program. State representatives who have not yet received the mail may contact the JKAI office for the same. During the recently concluded World Championships many JKA members from other countries have shown an interest in participating in the event. Overseas JKA members please down load the Camp Form and mail it or send it by fax with your details to Anand Ratna Sensei at his email address or Fax No available on the JKA Headquarters site.


2011
National Program -2011 JKA ShotoCup 2011 Thailand Appeal 2011 Autumn Gasshuku

STEPHAN LEONG PASSES AWAY
JKA India announces with great sorrow that Sensei Stephan Leong, it's head of Meghalaya state and the Vice President of the North Eastern Region has passed away. Sensei Stephan Leong was ailing for some time now and succumbed to his illness on the 23rd of October at 7PM. He was one of the most talented and respected Instructors in India who brought out the greatest number of National winners in the country. His legacy will continue with the immense pool of talent that he has nutured in his home state of Meghalaya Our thoughts are with the bereaved family and we pray that his soul Rest in Peace
JKA India will hold a condolence meeting at Mumbai shortly and the date will be intimated tostate representatives


Report on the JKA International Autumn Camp - Oct. 2011- Tokyo, Japan

The International Master's Autumn Camp was held at the JKA Honbu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan from 6th October to 9th October 2011. JKA India Tech. Director Mr. Anand Ratna. The opening address to the participants of the Autumn Camp was made by Shusheki Shihan Masaaki Ueki and after that the Vice Chairman of the of the JKA spoke to the gathering. This time the participation at the camp by foreigners was less as most of the regular attendees had attended the recently concluded World Cup.
From the first day of the Gasshuku, the participants were divided 4 groups according to the Dan grades with 6th,7th & 8th Dan in one group and 5th as the second group, 4th Dan as the 3rd group and , 3rd & 2nd Dan into the fourth group.
During this gasshuku Katas Bassai sho,
Sochin, Nijushiho and Gojushiho dai were conducted for the senior group which was taught by Imura Sensei, Imamura Sensei, Taniyama Sensei Ogura Sensei & other JKA HQ Sensei. supervised by Ueki Sensei. The emphasis was on the counting, the pauses in the kata and the general flow of movements. Applications of the important movements were shown.
On the first day after the training there was a meeting held for all the foreign participants where the issues raised in the JKA W/F directors meetings were discussed.
On Day 2 the training was
as per the groups divided into various Dan grades as before and Ueki Sensei conducted this session of basic Kihon in the Morning for the Roku Dan above Group using the rubber bands for understanding the need for the usage of the different groups of muscles during the movements and for increasing speed.The kihon session was followed by Kumite taught by Oishi Sensei and other JKA Hq Instructors. In the afternoon session the 6th, 7th & 8th dan group were given Judges training and this was followed by the renewal of the Special Rights Examiner's licence examination. Former JKA India Instructor Mr. Karl Naoroji also participated in the camp from JKA New Zealand and successfully passed the Special Rights Examiner's grade for New Zealand.
On Day 3 During the morning session, there was training for examinations during which Tokui kata training was done. Mr. Ratna trained in kata Goju Shi Ho Sho with Imamura Sensei.The training was supervised by Ueki Sensei whose favourite Kata is also Goju Shi Ho Sho. The Afternoon session was devoted to Kihon with Kata training where
every single kata in the shotokan school was practiced after some rigorous kihon taken by Kumeda Sensei and Okuie Sensei.. In the Evening, the JKA HQ hosted it's usual gasshuku party for all the participants of the training camp.
On Day 4 there was
Kumite training was conducted
The day after the Gasshuku, the JKA Headquarters took some of the foreign participants on a tour of the historical places in Tokyo. The group visited the graves of both Dai Sensei Funakoshi Gichin and the great master Masatoshi Nakayama. The tour ended with a river boat cruise with dinner where all the Instuctors of the JKA HQ were present.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         report by Anand Ratna

2011 Spring Gasshuku Cancelled
The Gasshuku has been cancelled due to the natural disaster that have struck Japan and the subsequent consequences that have followed

NATIONAL PROGRAM OF JKA India - Goa- 2011

The 28th National Program of JKA India for the year 2011 is to be held in Goa from the 21st to the 28th of January 2011. The program celebrates the appointment of the New Chief Instructor for the JKA -Shuseki Shihan Masaaki Ueki. For any JKA Karate ka there is no better way to celebrate this historic event than by having a Training Camp with the Master himself. JKA India is proud to announce a 5 day Gasshuku with Masaaki Ueki Shuseki Shihan 9th Dan, the Chief Instructor of the JKA and Keisuke Nemoto Sensei the current All Japan Kumite Champion. Details of the Event have been sent by Email to all states. the program. State representatives who have not yet received the mail may contact the JKAI office for the same. Many JKA members from other countries who have been aware of this program have shown an interest in participating in the event. Overseas JKA members please down load the Camp Form and mail it or send it by fax with your details to Anand Ratna Sensei at his email address or Fax No available on the JKA Headquarters site.


The Funakoshi Gichin Cup - Pattaya Thailand- 15th to 21st August 2011.

The Funakoshi Gichin Cup 12th World Karatedo Championship were held in Pattaya, Thailand from the 15th to 21st August, 2011.
A large Indian Contingent was represented in both the Senior and Junior Events. Members from the JKA India contingent entered the Last 8 in 4 categories with 2 finalists in the Under 10 yrs Boys kata event. It as also for the first time that we entered the final round in the senior division.
The finalists from India were:
1) Girls Under 9Years Kata : Michelle Esteberio - Goa
2) Boys under 10 Year Kata: Ayan Lall - Chattisgarh & Nealon Dcruz -Maharashtra
3)Boys under 13 years Kumite Siddhant Mundapat - Maharashtra
4) Women's Team Kata Wandashishi Warjri, Anidahun Warjri & Ester Lyngdoh
A lot of the credit for the performance must be attributed to Kobayashi Sensei from the JKA Headquarters who conducted a 2 week training camp that ended just a few days before the Championships and the results should serve as an inspiration to other members to train for the next World Championships that are scheduled to be held in Paris, France in 2014.
Congratulations to the above members

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2010
Chief Instructor of JKA Deputy Chief Instructors JKA International Spring Camp JKA International Autumn Camp

Report on the JKA International Autumn Camp - Tokyo, Japan

The International Master's Autumn Camp was held at the JKA Honbu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan from 7th October to 10th October 2010. JKA India Tech. Director Mr. Anand Ratna and JKA India Instructor Mr. Neeraj Dhawan participated in the camp. The opening address of the Autumn Camp was made by Masaaki Ueki Sensei as the Shusheki Shihan of the JKA who addressed the participants.
On the first day of the Gasshuku, the participants were divided 2 groups according to the Dan grade with 6th,7th & 8th Dan in one group and 5th, 4th, 3rd & 2nd Dan into the second group. Basic kihon, was conducted for the senior group in the morning session which was taught by Ueki Sensei & Oishi Sensei. This was followed by Kata Training where the Heian Kata and Tekki Shodan, was taught was taught by the JKA HQ Instructors supervised by Ueki Sensei. The afternoon Session again had Kihon training and Kumite training. There was also a meeting held for all the foreign participants where the various rules and regulations of Dan grading were explained.
On Day 2 the groups were divided into their individual Dan grades and Katas Sochin and Unsu were taught in the Morning for the Roku Dan Group,and the Yon Dan & Go dan group were taught kata Hangetsu and Tekki Nidan. In the afternoon session the 6th, 7th & 8th dan group were given Judges training and this was followed by the renewal of the Special Rights Examiner's licence examination. Mr. Ratna who could grade up to shodan level, passed the examination and his licence was upgraded to grade up to Nidan.
On Day 3 During the morning session, participants were divided into 6thdan above and 5th Dan below.for training for examinations during which Tokui kata training was done. Mr. Ratna trained in kata Goju Shi Ho Sho with Imamura Sensei.The training was supervised by Ueki Sensei whose favourite Kata is also Goju Shi Ho Sho. The Afternoon session was devoted to Kihon with Kata training where Gankaku and Tekki Sandan was taught.. In the Evening, the JKA HQ hosted it's usual gasshuku party for all the participants of the training camp. The highlight of the party was the presentation of the Ninth Dan to Ueki Sensei by the former Chief Instructor of the JKA, Sugiura sensei.

On Day 4 there was Kata training again where groups were taught Kata Niju Shiho and Kata Gojushi do Dai. Kata Niju shiho was taught by Inokoshi Sensei supervised by Naka Sensei was taught by Nemoto Sensei
Former JKA India Instructor Mr. Karl Naoroji also participated in the camp from JKA New Zealand and successfully graded to Instructor B and Examiner C . Participants from Europe were greatly affected by the volcanic eruption in Iceland with most of them having to stay on in Japan till their flights were cleared.
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JKA Chief Instructor-Masaaki Ueki

The official announcement of the appointment of Ueki Masaaki Shihan as the Chief Instructor of the Japan Karate Association was formally made on the 15th of April 2010 at the Spring Camp. Master Ueki replaces Sugiura Shihan who stepped down from the post due to bad health tendering his resignation at the Shihan kai meeting in October Camp last year. He is the 3rd Chief Instructor of the JKA after Nakayama Sensei and Sugiura Sensei.
Ueki Sensei was born in Tokyo on March 24th, 1939. He attended the Asia University, the same university as former Chief Instructor Sugiura. Ueki Sensei started Karate from the 3rd year of high school. After attending University he entered the Instructor Course of the Japan Karate Association and graduated in the the year 1962. Like most of his peer group, Ueki sensei is known for his spectacular technical ability. He has won the ist place in kata in the 8th (1965) , 9th (1966), 10th (1967) , 11th(1968) 14th(1971), 17th (1974) & 18th (1975) All Japan Karate Championships. He has also won the 1st Place in Kumite in the 11th All Japan and was placed 2nd in the 8th & 14th at each of these champiosnhips he was proclaimed as the Tournament Grand Champion (viz three times in 1965, 1968 & 1971).
The JKA India humbly congratulates Ueki Shihan and looks forward to learning from him.


Deputy Chief Instructors of the JKA
The official announcement of the appointment of Masahiko Tanaka Shihan as the Deputy chief Instructor of the JKA was formally made on the 15th of April 2010 at the Spring Camp. The official announcement of the appointment of Yoshiharu Osaka Shihan as the Deputy chief Instructor of the JKA was formally made on the 15th of April 2010 at the Spring Camp.
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Report on the JKA International Spring Camp - Tokyo, Japan

The International Master's Spring Camp was held at the JKA Honbu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan from 15th April to 18th April 2010. The weather in Tokyo was rather cold and to the surprise of everyone it snowed in Tokyo in April this year, something that had not happened in over 60 years. JKA India Tech. Director Mr. Anand Ratna and JKA India Instructor Mr. Neeraj Dhawan participated in the camp. The opening address of the Spring Camp was very distinct with the formal announcement of the appointment of Masaaki Ueki Sensei as the Shusheki Shihan of the JKA being made and Masahiko Tanaka Sensei and Yoshiharu Osaka Sensei as the Deputy Chief Instructors.The appointment was also made about the Vice Chairman of the JKA who addressed the participants. Ueki Sensei also addressed the participants.

On the first day of the Gasshuku, the participants were divided 2 groups according to the Dan grade with 6th,7th & 8th Dan in one group and 5th, 4th, 3rd & 2nd Dan into the second group. Basic kihon, and kumite was conducted for the senior group in the morning session which was taught by Ueki Sensei & Oishi Sensei. The The afternoon session consisted of Kata Training where the Katas Bassai Dai was taught by Kurasako Sensei , and Kanku Dai was taught Kawawada Sensei, supervised by Tanaka Sensei for the Roku Dan Group and the other group which Mr. Dhawan was in were trained in Bassai Dai by Imamura Sensei and Kanku Dai by Ogura Sensei.

On Day 2 the groups were divided into their individual Dan grades and Katas Bassai sho and Kanku sho were taught by Naka Sensei & Imamura Sensei in the Morning for the Roku Dan Group. The Go dan group were taught kata Bassai Sho by Ogata sensei and kata Kanku Sho by Kumeta sensei In the afternoon session the Roku dan group were taught Kata Meikyo was by Okuma Sensei & Kata Chinte was taught by Inokoshi Sensei and the Go dan group were taught kata Chinte by Hanzaki Sensei and Meikyo by Kawawada Sensei

On Day 3 During the morning session, participants were divided into 6thdan above and 5th Dan below.for training for examinations during wchi Tokui kata training was done. Mr. Ratna trained in kata Goju Shi Ho Sho with Imamura Sensei.The training was supervised by Ueki Sensei whose favourite Kata is also Goju Shi Ho Sho. The Afternoon session was devoted to Kumite with jiyu Kumite training along with training in reaction timing, strategy and methodology being taught by Izumiya Sensei . Mr. Dhawan did JKA India very proud by giving an outstanding performance during a reptition of training requested by Izumiya Sensei. The demo done by Mr. Dhawan received a huge ovation from the all the participants. In the Evening, the JKA HQ hosted it's usual gasshuku party for all the participants of the training camp.

On Day 4 there was Kata training again where groups were taught Kata Niju Shiho and Kata Gojushi do Dai. Kata Niju shiho was taught by Inokoshi Sensei supervised by Naka Sensei was taught by Nemoto Sensei
Former JKA India Instructor Mr. Karl Naoroji also participated in the camp from JKA New Zealand and successfully graded to Instructor B and Examiner C . Participants from Europe were greatly affected by the volcanic eruption in Iceland with most of them having to stay on in Japan till their flights were cleared.
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NATIONAL PROGRAM OF JKA India - GOA- 2010

A report of the National Program for the year 2010 has been posted on the JKA HQ site.
The Program was held in Goa from the 28th of January 2010 to the 2nd of February 2010 Brief report on theJKA India site

2009
National Program -2009 JKA DIARY - 2009 in English Report on JKA International
Spring Camp
JKA ShotoCup 2009
Postponed
Okamoto Sensei RIP Report on the JKA International
Autumn Camp2009
Neeraj's new dojo  

2009 JKA International Autumn Camp - Tokyo, Japan

JKA India Chairman Mr. Anil Sinha along with Tech. Director Mr. Anand Ratna and JKA India Instructor Mr. Neeraj Dhawan participated in the Autumn Camp at the JKA Honbu Dojo from 8th October to 11th October 2009. Usually the Autumn camp is for 3 days, however this time the JKA HQ held the camp for 4 days.
On the first day of the Gasshuku, the participants were divided 2 groups according to the Dan grade with 6th,7th & 8th Dan in one group and 5th Dan & below into the second group. Basic kihon, jiyu kihon and jiyu kumite was conducted for the senior group in the morning session which was taught by Ueki Sensei. The afternoon session consisted of Kata Training where the four Sentei Kata Bassai Dai, Jion, Kanku Dai and Enpi were taught. This session was supervised by Tanaka Sensei andthe kata were taught by Naka Sensei, Imamura Sensei, Okuie Sensei & Nemoto Sensei.
On Day 2 the groups were divided into their individual Dan grades and Katas Goju shi ho sho and Unsu were taught by Naka Sensei & Ogura Sensei in the Morning. In the Afternoon session Kata Goju shi ho Dai was taught by Ogura Sensei and Kata Gankaku by Okuei Sensei.
On Day 3 During the morning session, participants were divided into 6thdan above and 5th Dan below.Each had training for judges. During the training, the participants were divided into groups of 7 individuals- where 2 would do kumite, 4 would be the corner judges and 1 the centre judge. Explainations were given for those who had difficulties or queries on various issues. The Afternoon session was devoted to Kumite with jiyu Kumite training along with training in reaction timing, strategy and methodology being taught by Izumiya Sensei and assisted by Inokoshi Sensei and Kumeta Sensei. In the Evening, the JKA HQ hosted it's usual gasshuku party for all the participants of the training camp.
On Day 4 there was Kata training where Kata Souchin was taught by Nemoto Sensei, Kata Meikyo taught by Okuie Sensei and Tekki San Dan supervised and taught by Naka Sensei. The opinion of the participants was that this was one of the best gasshukus attended.
Mr. Ratna's student , Mr. Karl Naoroji who currently instructs in New Zealand also participated in the camp as an instructor from JKA New Zealand and it was a happy reunion for him with Mr. Sinha whom he was meeting after a gap of nearly 25 years and with Mr. Dhawan after a gap of nearly 10 years.
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(report submitted bySensei Anand Ratna)


Neeraj moves to new dojo in Chicago
Neeraj Dhawan has informed the JKAI that after the success of his Dojo at the USA JKA WF America National Karate Championships this year, he has moved to a 2000 Sq Ft independant Dojo (training center) in Bloomingdale, Illinois, from September. Bloomingdale is a suburb, half an hour away from downtown Chicago.The New Dojo, which is the USA Central region headquarter Dojo, is custom-built with imported flooring-mats (the same ones used at world-championships), a lobby, reception, changing room, bathroom, makiwara training area, heavy bag training area, self-training area, mirror & video training area, office, water-cooler, etc. JKAI wishes him the very best in his new location. Pictures

EHIDEKI OKAMOTO SENSEI PASSES AWAY
Okamoto Sensei a 1967 graduate of the JKA Instructor Course & Chief Instructor of Egypt and Director of the JKA W/F for the Middle East and Africa Region succumbed to cancer on the 30th of April 2009. The Architect of the JKA in the Middle East and Africa, he was also involved in a many humanitarian works of relief in the region. Various countries of the Region bestowed awards upon him for his work there. He was also the initial teacher of Neeraj Dhawan the current JKA India National Champion and the Chief Instructor for many of JKA India members employed in the Middle East who continue their training there. The members of the JKA India offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and pray that his Soul Rest in Peace
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11th Funakoshi Gichin Cup-Tokyo 2009 postponed
The JKA announced that the World Cup to be held in Tokyo this year has been postponed. JKA India members will be informed of the new dates when they will be announced by the JKA Headquarters.

JKA International Spring Camp - Tokyo, Japan
Sensei Anand Ratna and Sensei Neeraj Dhawan attended the training Camp at the Hombu this year The 4 day camp started on Thursday 16th and finished on Sunday 19th April. The emphasis this time was on kumite and kihon. During the entire camp as usual the participants were divided into two groups - One group were the seniors consisting of the the 6th Dans and above with Ueki Sensei supervising the training. The second group consisted of those 5th Dan and under with Tanaka Sensei supervising the training. Jiyu Kumite with the Honbu Instructors was practiced over and over again by both groups. Correctness of movement with the right posture was demonstrated time and again by the Honbu Instructors. Kumite oriented kihon was practiced by both groups and kihon kumite in different combinations was practiced. The Sentei Gata - Bassai, Kanku Dai, Jion were practiced with emphais being on correctness of movement. For those going for Dan Examinations, their Favourite Kata was taught. On the last day participants were asked to choose one of the Tokui Kata taught - Unsu, Chinte and Nijushiho. The duo also took the opportunity of training at the Hombu prior to the Gasshuku                                                                           pictures

2009 -JKA DIARY IN ENGLISH
The 2009 JKA Diary has now available in English. The Diary has information on the history of the JKA, the organization, information on the current list of JKA HQ instructors and a complete list of all the graduates of the Instructor Course.It also has all the information on, various stances, the Kyu grading syllabus , details of theJKA Katas and the requirements for the various qualifications. JKA India is offering the Diary to members with attractive incentives for instructors. Please call JKA India Finance Director Mr. Carl Desa or Sensei Ratna for details. Last date for receiving order is 10th December 2008.

NATIONAL PROGRAM OF JKA India - GOA- 2009

Details of the National Program for the year 2009 have been sent to all states. The Program is scheduled to be held in Goa from the 28th of January 2009 to the 1st of February 2009 Details
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2008
National Program-2008 JKA Spring Camp April 2008
Requirement for Sho Dan Examination ion Jan 2008 JKA Autumn Camp October 2008
Neeraj open's dojo in Chicago Nishiyama Sensei passes away
Shodan Gadings in Mumbai  

Nishiyama Sensei passes away
Hidetaka Nishiyama Sensei, the head of the International Traditional Karate Federation passed away after a prolonged illness. One of the earliest legends of JKA Karate , Nishiyama Sensei was among the pioneers to spread JKA karate in the US. The JKA India pays it's humble respects and homage to this great teacher. May his soul R.I.P.

JKA Shodan Grading held in Mumbai
JKA Shodan Gradings were conducted by Sensei Anand Ratna at the end of his Annual Autumn Camp in Mumbai from the 22nd to the 24th of October. Six candidates passed the examination.

JKA AUTUMN - 2008 INTERNATIONAL JOINT TRAINING CAMP at JKA HQ
JKA India Chairman Sensei Anil Sinha passes JKA Godan
During the exams held at the Camp, the Chairman of JKA India, Sensei Anil Sinha successfully graded for Godan. He and Sensei Anand Ratna participated in the Camp.
JKA India's Head Instructor Sensei Anand Ratna passed the examination for the Special Examiner Rights of the JKA Hq becoming the first Non Japanese Instrucor in Asia to get this right which permits him to take Dan Grading
JKA India Chairman Anil Sinha seen with the Chairman of the JKA W/F Mr. N. Nakahara & Tech. Director Anand Ratna at the JKA Hombu Dojo at the end of the Autumn Camp
pic courtesy JKA Headquarters

JKA AUTUMN - 2008 INTERNATIONAL JOINT TRAINING CAMP
JKA India Members who fulfill the criterea listed on the link and interested in participation in the Spring Camp may contact the techncial director's office by the 15th of September 2008 for details. JKA India will not be responsible for any expenses, proceedures, visa ,travel, travel expenses or boarding & lodging of interested participants.

NEERAJ DHAWAN OPENS DOJO IN CHICAGO
Neeraj Dhawan opened his own dojo in Chicago. 'JKA WF Chicago Karate Institute, Inc.'The Dojo will be the first 'full-time' JKA Karate Dojo in the Chicagoland area. It is situated in a suburb called Addison, and will be operating 7 days a week. Details of his class schedule, programs and a powerpoint presentation of the Dojo, can be seen at his website: www.chicagokarate.info

JKA SPRING - 2008 INTERNATIONAL JOINT TRAINING CAMP
JKA India Members who fulfill the criterea listed on the link and interested in participation in the Spring Camp may contact the techncial director's office by the 15th of March 2008 for details. JKA India will not be responsible for any expenses, proceedures, visa ,travel, travel expenses or boarding & lodging of interested participants.

REQUIREMENTS FOR 2 & 1 KYU and SHODAN EXAMS IN JAN. 2008
All applications for 2nd kyu, 1st kyu and Shodan Examinations in January 2008 must carry the originals of the 3/2/1 kyu certificates whichever are applicable to the grade. Applications received without these certificates will not be entertained.

NATIONAL PROGRAM OF JKA India
The General Body of the JKA India has decided that the 25th JKA India National Tournament shall be held in Mumbai. The Venue is the Andheri sports Complex and the dates have been fixed from 27th January to 2nd February 2008.DETAILS
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2007
National International
National Program -2007 JKA Master's Spring Camp 2007
USE OF JKA NAME & LOGO Derrick Geyer's Demise
Formation of Clubs The 50th All Japan Championships
Dates for JKA India National Tournament-2008 JKA Master"s Autumn Camp 2007 Report
Date announced for special EGM on 25th July 2007 JKA Passports
New JKA India Kyu Certificates Neeraj and Savio pass exams in the USA
  JKA Asia Oceania Conference -2007 in Bangkok

7th JKA Asia- Oceania Federation Conference 2007 - Bangkok
The JKA India Delegation to the Conference was headed by Sensei Anand Ratna & consisted of Sudhir Vanjari from Maharashtra, Manish Jadli from Uttarakhand, P.K.Singh and Amresh Anish from Jharkhand and Hitesh Jariwala from Gujarat. The Technical Seminar was conducted by Tanaka Masahiko Sensei with Takahashi Sensei, Omura Sensei and Shiina Sensei. The conference also decided that the JKA Asia Oceania Championships would be held in November or December 2008 & consist of Individual and Team Events for Men & Women in Kata & Kumite. Members were informed that the JKA World Championships now called the Funakoshi Gichin Cup are to be held in Tokyo in Mid August 2009 at the Budokan.
* Manish Jadli & Pankaj Kumar Singh Pass C kyu Instructors grade
Manish Jadli & Pankaj Kumar Singh along with Sensei Mark Willis of New Zealand passed the C kyu Instructors grade in Bangkok at the technical seminar held during the 7th JKA Asia - Oceania Region Conference. Dan Gradings upto 5th Dan were held. 2 students from Myanmar passed the shodan grade.
* John Russo elected as Director from Asia- Oceania Region in JKA W/F.
Mr. John Russo President of JKA Australia was elected as Director from Asia - Oceania Region filling in the vacancy created by the elevation of Ueki Sensei to Standing Director in the JKA World Federation Body.


NEERAJ DHAWAN PASSES B KYU TECH QUALIFICATIONS
Sensei Neeraj Dhawan passed the B Kyu Levels for Instructor and Judges at the Technical Qualifications Examinations conducted by the JKA in the USA. Neeraj Sensei was the Coach of the Illinois Team at the US Nationals of the JKA W/F Americas. Savio Pinto who now lives in the US passed his JKA San Dan at the Dan Gradings held there. The Illinois team won medals at the Championship. Congratulations.
JKA PASSPORTS
Passports issued by the Japan Karate Association have been distributed to all those members who passed their Shodan Exams in the 2007. The Passports have been given to the Instructors and may be collected by the students from them. The passports will have to be carried by the student for all Tournaments, Technical Seminars and Examinations of the JKA.

JKA Master's Autumn Camp 2007
Sensei Anand Ratna the Technical Director for India attended the Masters Camp at the Hombu from October 5th to the 7th in Tokyo, Japan. The Camp had nearly 80 Foreign particpants. The emphasis during this Camp was on Basic Kumite skills. Yanos Sensei from Hungary got his Special Rights for Dan Grading. Sugiura Shuseki Shihan was awarded his 10th Dan Black Belt by the JKA.

The 50th All Japan Karate Championships
The 50th edition of the first ever Karate Championship held in th world concluded at the Budokan on the 8th of July 2007. The event which generated a lot of interest the world over had many luminaries past and present vist the venue. Results

New JKA INDIA Kyu Grade Certificates
The new JKA India Certificates for kyu grades of 10kyu to 4th kyu are available with the finance director. Authorised Examiners may collect the same as and when required. Examiners may note that the earlier certificates are no longer valid. For further details please contact the finance director.

SPECIAL EGM CALLED ON 25TH JULY 2007
A special Extraordinary General Body Meeting has has been called for by the Executive Committee of the JKA India branch to diffuse the situation currently prevalent within the body. The meeting is scheduled for the 25th of July when the member states of JKA India will gather to participate in the 20th All India Karate-do Federation National Tournament.

JKA South Africa's Derrick Geyer R.I.P
JKA India regrets to announce to it's members the sudden demise of JKA South Africa's Derrick Geyer Sensei 7th Dan in South Africa.  Not much is known about his passing away at this point of time. His funeral was held on the 21st of June. Derrick Geyer was a student of Stan Schmidt Sensei, Chief Instructor of South Africa JKA India conveys it's condolences to his family and members of JKA South Africa at their tragic loss. May his soul RIP.

Formation of Clubs in JKA India
The JKA India in it's EGM held in Delhi upheld the decision of the General Body to form Clubs in the country. as direct members of the JKA India. The decision was upheld by a majority of the members. The application form for the formation of the clubs may be filled in and submitted to the Chairman. Applicants for Clubs must hold a JKA Dan Grade. Approval of the Clubs will be in consultation with the State Body or Branch Chief. Application form

JKA India - Jt. Training Camp Spring -2007
Anand Ratna the Technical Director of JKA India participated in the Spring Camp held at the JKA Headquarters dojo in Tokyo, Japan, from the 12th to the 15th of April. He passed his A kyu Instructor Licence and B Kyu Examiner's licence during this camp The Camp had Okamoto Sensei from Eqypt as the guest Instructor, .Report.
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2006
NationalInternational
 International Master's Spring Camp
Update on National Program-2007 49th All Japan Championships
Sensei Rajesh Ahuja gets higher AKF qualificationInternational Master's Autumn Camp
Sensei Neeraj Dhawan passes Go Dan in Sydney10th Funakoshi Gichin World Cup
JKA India Members in National TeamJKA Asia -Oceania Conference-Report
23rd JKA India Championships 
New grading Syllabus 
USE OF JKA NAME & LOGO
NEW JKA W/F RULE REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN TOURNAMENTS

THIS LOGO IS THE PROPERTY OF THE JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO OUR NOTICE THAT THE LOGO OF THE JKA IS BEING USED BY UNAUTHORISED INDIVIDUALS / FIRMS. JKA INDIA MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO NOTE THAT THE UNAUTHORISED USE OF THE JKA LOGO IN INDIA IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC PERMISSION BY THE AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE IN INDIA OF THE JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT USE OF THE JKA NAME OR LOGO WITHIN THE REGION OF INDIA BY ANY NON AUTHORISED INDIVIDUAL / ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS ENTITY WILL ATTRACT LITIGATION AND PENAL ACTION.

NEW JKA W/F RULE REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN TOURNAMENTS
The JKA/ World Federation in it's International Committee meeting decided that all JKA affiliated bodies could participate in only those tournaments that were either a part of the JKA / WF or were recognized by the WKF (World Karate Federation). Discliplinary action would be taken against members who violate this rule.JKA India members wanting to participate in any tournament may kindly contact the Technical Director for clearance of participation.

National News for 2006

XXIV • Senior Camp training spots fast getting Full up.
The response to the Training Camp scheduled for 2007 has been fantastic that the JKAI has promoted a Junior Camp for those below Balck belt as the available spots fast filling up. Already more than 60% of the available participation has been booked For those still waiting to register, do so before it is too late.

• Junior Camp also mooted gets good response. Due to the tremendous response to Master Tanaka's campthe JKA India decided to hold a Camp for Juniors below Black Belt. This camp has got an even bigger response. Contact your Dojo Instructor for details or email jkaindia@jkaindia.org

National Program

JKA INDIA MEMBERS DO WELL FOR NATIONAL TEAM FOR SAF GAMES
The JKA India members of the National Team which was captained by JKA India Champion, Charanjeet Singh along with Damang Syngkon, Ujwal Triikha, Karan Sharma, Sharmaila Gharu, Divya Revankar, Vaishali Bhaindarkar, and Divya Kathavate, did well in the SAF Games, despite having gone through a major legalbattle to participate in the South Asian Games which were held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The litigation in which the Indian Olympic Association was involved along with the National Federation culminated in the persons thattwere selected by the AIKF Mumbai being allowed by the Court to represent the country.All JKA India members with the exception of one came back with nedals with Sharmila Gharu coming back with one gold and 2 bronze medals. The Coach for the National Team was Sensei Anand Ratna

Sensei Rajesh Ahuja passes Judge a qualification in Asian Karate Federation Championships
Sensei Rajesh Ahuja, who was the Coach for the National Team that participated in the AKF Junior and Cadet Championships in Singapore got his Judge A qualification at the continental level of the Asian Karate Federation. He becomes the first JKA India member to get this qualification. Congratulation .

NEW JKA GRADING SYLLABUS EFFECTIVE 2006

SENSEI NEERAJ DHAWAN GETS GO-DAN
Sensei Neeraj Dhawan the head of the Uttar Pradesh Branch of JKA India passed his Godan at the DanExaminations held during the Funakoshi Gichin 10th World Karate championships in Sydney, Australia. The Examination panel for Neeraj Sense consisted of Sugiura Shihan, Mikami Shihan, Ueki Shihan, Tanaka ShihanTakeshina Shihan, Okamoto Shihan, Takahashi Shihan and Osaka Shihan. Neeraj Sensei thus becomes the third JKA India member to pass the Godan Examination. Congratulations.

The Japan Karate Association of India
XXIII ALL INDIA KARATE TOURNAMENT
VENUE ANDHERI SPORTS COMPLEX , J.P.ROAD, ANDHERI (W) MUMBAI
Dates 27TH JANUARY TO 1ST FEBRUARY 2006
ENTRY FORMS ( JUNIOR CATEGORIES CHANGED)

CHARNJIT RETAINS MEN'S KUMITE TITLE
SHARMILA RETAINS WOMEN'S KUMITE TITLE

NEERAJ DHAWAN CLAIMS MEN'S KATA CROWN
DIVYA REVANKAR CLAIMS WOMEN'S KATA CROWN
Charanjeet Singh of Punjab retained the National Title when he defeated Anand Mane of Maharashtra in a keenly contested Sanbon Shobu final. The women's title was retained by Sharmiala Gharu when she defeated compatriot Divya Revankar of Maharashtra. The Men"s Individual Kata event was won by Neeraj Dhawan with Kata Niju Shi ho. and the Women Kata event was won by Divya Revankar with Kata Kanku sho. The Men's Team Kata was won by West Bengal with Kata Gojushiho. The Men's Team Kumite was won by Maharashtra defeating Delhi.
The Finals were refereed by Sasaki Yoshitaka from the JKA Headquarters.            RESULTS

JKA W/F News for the year 2006

j.k.a. asia - oceania federation
The 6th J.K.A. Asia- Oceania Federation conference was held in Thailand from 8 to 10December 2006The Training seminar was conducted by Takahashi Sensei for Kihon, Omura Sensei for Heain Kata, Tanaka sensei for sentei Kata and Ueki Sensei for Tokui Kata, The Technical Seminar was conducted by TanakaSensei and Ueki Sensei. Dan Grading was held and Mr. David Hooper of Japan and Yamaguchi of Japan bothsucessfully graded for Yon Dan. Mr. Paul from Malaysia also sucessfully graded and joined the JKA Asia BodyMr. Tan Soo Lin of JKA Singapore successfully passed his Judges Licence ExaminationThe Conference re-elected Tanaka Sensei and Ueki Sensei as the Directors from the Asia Region The First JKA Asia -Oceania Championship cancelled this year due to unforeseen circumstances is rescheduled to be held in 2008 in Thailand.

2006 International Joint Training Camp (Autumn)
was held 6th to 8th October at the Hombu Dojo, Tokyo Japan. The Technical Director of JKA India SenseiAnand Ratna participated in the Camp. The Chief Instructor of the JKA Shuseki Shihan Motokuni Sugiura conducted a session of various kihon techniques used in katas while moving into the attack. A lot of Kumite was taught during the Camp including sparring with the JKA HQ Instructors. Basic Movements ranging from KihonIppon Kumite to Jiyu Kumite were instructed. Since the syllabus for the Technical qualification exams werechanged to include Kanku sho, Gankaku and Hangetsu, these kata were taught in detail by various senseis. For those who were not participating in the exams. Katas Unsu and Meikyo were taught by Aragaki Sensei and supervised by Tanaka Sensei. Osaka Sensei once again taught the basic movements required in the katasdemonstrating his amazing skill making even the most complex movement look easy. Having won the Shoto Cup in Australia Unsu Sensei Aragaki was the automatic choice for the demonstration of both the katas. Using her skill she also showed the points which attention has to be paid to, those small details that make the difference between good kata and average kata. The jump in Unsu took a lot of effort from everyone.The World champion in Kumite Sensei Ogata also taught Sabaki or body shifting and the proper use of sabakiin all levels of kumite. The aspect of body shifting was used in Jiyu kumite practice as well.The final day's training was conducted by Imamura Sensei with katas right from H1 to Tokui kata being taken and the main points being stressed on in regards to all the katas.During the Gasshuku, Osaka Sensei, Takahashi Sensei and Yano Sensei were elevated to the rank of 8th Dan. No other participatants passed any higher grades. It was mentioned by Sugiura Sensei that stress would be laid on generating inner power while performing kata for grading. In the Technical qualification, Aoki Sensei from Spain and Sergei Sensei from Belgium passed their Special Rights exam allowing them power to grade upto San Dan Level. Another notable achievement was Burra Sensei from Denmark passing his A kyu Examiners Licence.
The JKA Headquarters also confirmed the visit of Tanaka Shihan to India next year for the 30 Year
Celebrations. There will be a Camp, Dan gradings up to the level of 4th Dan and Technical Exams for Judges and instructors for D kyu.

49th JKA All Japan Karate Championships
The 49th JKA All Japan Karate Championship tournament was held on July 8 (Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium)- July 9 (Nihon Budo- Kan). Results

2006 International Joint Training Camp (Spring)
was held 13th to 16th April at the Hombu Dojo, Tokyo Japan. The Technical Director of JKA India SenseiAnand Ratna participated in the Camp. The Chief Instructor of the JKA Shuseki Shihan Motokuni Sugiura conducted the first session of application of musculature in stances like kiba dachi and techniques used in kataclearly differentiating techniques like Yoko mawashi uchi and shoumen tate mawashi uchi. Posture during thetechniques were stressed on and common mistakes made by students during the performance of the Heian series and katas Bassai Dai, Jion, kanku Dai Empi Kanku Sho, Bassai Sho, Goju shi ho, Souchin, Niju shi ho, Goju shi ho sho and Chinte were explained and the correct manner of movement shown. the 2nd session the participants were separated into 3 groups one of 7th dan & over , the second 6 Dan & 5 Dans and the third of 4th dans and under. Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Empi and Jion. were taught along with Jutte, Unsu and Meikyo. The two Tokui katas were performed by Aragaki Sensei who won the World Championships in Technical Qualification Examination was Kata Kanku Dai. This was taught in detail by Sensei Kobayashi. Each movement was correctly explained and the participants made to perform it in the right manner. Though many of the participants were elderly, all participated with great enthusiasm pushed over their limit by Kobayashi Sensei. The katas Tekki Nidan and Tekki San Dan were taught by Sensei Imura and Sensei Osaka respectiviely. One session was devoted to Tokui Kata of the participants in the camp. There was a huge number who participated in the more popular kata like Souchin, Goju shi ho dai and Goju shi ho Sho , Niju shi ho, Unsu, Bassai Sho, Hangetsu, but surprisingly very few for Kanku Sho These kata were taught by most of the senior Instructors of the JKA Headquarters. Sensei Ratna along with two others was instructed in Kata Chinte by Tanaka Sensei.The guest Instructor Sensei Shigeru Takeshima from the USA conducted two sessions of kumite waza. The last session of the camp was conducted by Sensei Naka on the method of moving body weight using correct inhalation and exhalation. Over 250 particpanbts participated in this annual affair. However this time there were many foreigners about100 foreign participants from nearly all over the world. A special dinner party was hosted by the JKA W/F for the Foreign Participants of the camp.Examination were also held for Renewal of the special rights for the 6 foreigners who hold them. In regular Dan Grading 2 participants, Ted Hedlund from Sweden and Katano Sempai from Akita Ken, who visted India in 1991, passed their 7th Dan . Amongst foreigners, Randell Bollig from Canada and Janos Krepsz from Hungary passed their 6th Dan grading. Nishitoba Sensei who visited India in January this year was awarded a gold medal by the JKA for attending his 20th camp.Photographs of the camp will be posted on the net after receipt from the Hombu. (Pictures courtesy JKA HQ)

Funakoshi Gichin 10th World Karate-do Championships
Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Sydney Austrailia
14th to the 20th August 2006
results JUNIORS finalists SENIORS results SENIORS
The Indian Team participated in Sydney with the Seniors faring much better than the Juniors. Linza Syiem and Tafung Dolo both fought well, Linza amking it into the last 16 and Tafung into the last 32. For JKA India, Neeraj Dhawan did well in the Dan Grading for his GoDan.Neeraj was the Captain of the Indian Team.
Setting a precedence for the JKA W/F Events, the JKA Headquarters made all the courts chiefs for the Junior .Tournaments from the Non Japanese Senseis. For the Senior Events on the first day Non Japanese Senseis were made Sub Chiefs of the various courts.
For the last day, the the Chief referees for the finals of the various events, were Sugiura Shuseki Shihan, Masaaki Ueki Shihan, Yoshoiharu Osaka Shihan, Takeshi Oishi Shihan, Masahiko Tanka Shihan, Norway's Geier Larsen and our Sensei Anand Ratna.were the only non Japanese ChiefReferees. They judged the Men's Team Kata Finals and the Women's Team Kata Finals respectively.

Other Chief referees for the final Days events were Ted Hedlund from Sweden, Peter Wewenkong from Netherlands , Yanos Krepz from Hungary, Yazawa Toshihiko, Mori Toshihiro and Takahashi Shunsuke (all from Japan)


Training camp with Tanaka Shihan.

Please follow the link for details of the invitation from Slovenia          www.jka-celje.com    shotokan@siol.net


Concluded events for the year 2005

J.K.A. ASIA - OCEANIA FEDERAION SEMINAR AND CONFERENCE
9th to 11th December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand
Training Seminar Instructors M.Ueki 8th Dan, M. Tanaka, 8th Dan, S. Takahashi 7th Dan, F.Omura 7th Dan.
Japan, Australia, New Zealand, India, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Indinesia & Singapore participated in the 3 day even which began on the 9th of December.Basic Kihon & Kata and Judging Seminar was taken. this year the Kata requested for was Niju shi ho conducted by Sensei Takahashi.Dan Examinations and Technical Licence Examinations were takenThe Conference decided to conduct the Firtst JKA Asia Oceania Karate Championships in Thailand in December 2006

2005 JKA AUTUMN JOINT TRAINING CAMP
Dates :6TH TO 9TH OCTOBER 2005
VENUE : JKA HOMBU DOJO, TOKYO
INSTRUCTORS : MOTOKUNI SUGIURA JKA CHIEF INSTRUCTOR & JKA HQ INSTRUCTORS
The Technical Director for the JKA India attended all the six sessions of the Camp. Shuseki Shihan Sugiura conducted a course on the manners and ettiquette to be followed in the dojoUeki Sensei conducted the session for Kihon emphasising on correctness of  the course of  technique and manner of execution.
Tanaka Sensei conducted the session for the Advanced kata of Bassai sho, Kanku Sho, Nijushiho,Gojushiho Sho, Unsu, and Souchin assisted by Ogura Sensei, Hanzaki Sensei, Aragaki and others. Tokui Kata asked for by the trainees was also conducted. The Shitei Kata for the technical examinations was Jion and Imura Sensei conducted the Kata training courseThe Technical Handbook for Instructors has been published by the JKA. However as revisions are being made to the book, it is not available for sale. Ueki sensei, Tanaka Sensei and Osaka Sensei conducted the explaination of the text and the training under the supervison of Shuseki Shihan Sugiura.
Some pictures of the Spring and  Autumn camps Special training in Judging for foreigners was conducted by Tanaka Sensei and Kawawada sensei. The announcement was also made for the next Shoto Cup to be held in Australia Details of the events will be posted in the JKAW/F Events link when received

SPRING INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CAMP IN JKA HOMBU DOJO TOKYO JAPAN
The Technical Director of the JKA India Branch participated in the Gasshuku in the Sou Hombu Dojo of the JKA.. The Instructors at the Camp were M.Sugiura -Shuseki Shihan or Head Master of the JKA , Osaka Sensei, Tanaka Sensei, Ueki Sensei, Yaguchi Sensei, Imura Sensei, Ogura Sensei & Kawawada Sensei with the other JKA HQ Instructors assisting them. A new booklet for guidance has been brought out by the JKA Headquarters currently only in JapaneseThe booklet deals with all aspects of Karate Instruction, Judging, Examining. It encompasses Technique, Philosophy, Attitude and Interaction between the Instructor and the student. A special lecturer was invited to give a discourse at the camp concerning the subject of interaction .The English version of the book is to be published by the JKA within a couple of months.


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