Japan Karate Association

JKA stands for Japan Karate Association, the world’s largest and most sought after karate organization since its establishment in 1949. Our mission is to promote the soul and spirit of the art of Karate as the Keeper of Karate’s Highest Tradition. With a growing membership in over 100 countries worldwide, JKA is the only legal karate entity officially recognized by the Japanese government as an association of members for the promotion of karate. In line with the tradition of Bushido (the way of the samurai), JKA continues to enrich the lives of its members in character, mind and spirit.

JKA Karate is based on three basic fundamentals: kihon (basics), kata (form) and kumite (sparring). Each is taught in its original and most powerful form. This is how JKA produces the strongest Karatekas in the world.