JKA Townsville

08/09/2026

We are pleased to inform you that the next JKA World Championship Tournament is currently scheduled to be held as follows:
Date: October 22–24, 2027
Venue: Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Further details will be announced at a later date.

Please also note that the 2027 JKA Autumn Joint Training Camp is scheduled to be held from October 16 to 19, 2027, at JKA Headquarters.

16/08/2026

11/08/2026

On behalf of the Mackay Karate Centre and JKA Australia Inc., JKA/WF Australia Dojos have been invited to attend the 26th Training in the Tropics Seminar as part of their Dojo’s 25 Year Anniversary Celebration , to be held in the beautiful coastal town of Airlie Beach, in the heart of the Whitsundays. Friday 13 November and Saturday 14 November 2026

They are honoured to welcome Naka Tatsuya Shihan (7th dan), JKA Headquarters, Japan, as their Guest Instructor.

This is a top level event not to be missed and will be an unforgettable experience

Reservations are open on Trybooking. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1609256

18/07/2026

We are hosting a FREE Karate Against Bullying class.

As part of Australia’s Karate Against Australia Bullying initiative, our club is inviting new students, families and community members to come and try karate in a safe, welcoming and beginner-friendly class.

Students will learn simple karate basics while focusing on confidence, respect, courage and self-control.

No experience is needed.
Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026
Time: 6pm
Location: Townsville Orchid Society Hall
Ages: 10 and up
Bookings: send an email to [email protected]
Come and stand strong with us.

JKA Townsville teaches Japan Karate Association (JKA) karate.

JKA/WF Australia is a non-profit association based in Australia and is associated with the Japan Karate Association

05/07/2026

Term 3 training starts Monday 13th July

Now is the time to ask about our 2 week free trial to get started
(we accept the $200 QLD Play-on vouchers too)

Come and join our community based non - profit karate club our gradings are recognised in karate clubs world wide.

03/07/2026

Reminder School Holiday Training is on at 6pm Monday 6th July

22/06/2026

Well done to those who passed their term 2 gradings, great effort by all

19/06/2026

We have 14 people attempting a grading on Monday , for those grading make sure you bring your JKA passport if it hasn't been handed in already.

For those interested in the grading process per the JKA syllabus
https://www.jkatownsville.au/grading-syllabus-

Below is an image of a grading card that is used for each student

Scoring on Grading Cards:
Very Good = 5
Good = 4
Pass = 3
Intermediate = 2
Fail = 1

Total Pass Rate: is 3 out of 5 for 10th & 9th Kyu and 8 out of 15 for all other Kyu Grades.

However, if a student receives an intermediate in a division from their previous grading and receive a intermediate in the same division in their next grading then the student fails automatically, regardless of their Total score.

Divisions: Kihon – Kata – Kumite

13/06/2026

JKA Townsville is a proud member of the Australasian Federation of Traditional Karate & Kobudo AFTK

AFTK supports traditional karate and kobudo throughout Australasia.