Shotokan Karate Academy International

03/06/2025

Warning: 93 Signs Your Dojo is a McDojo
By Jesse Enkamp

Imagine the fear: You have been training in your dojo for many years now, but a weird feeling is slowly creeping up on you, giving you that uncomfortable sensation in the pit of your stomach. You don’t really know what it is, but something is definitely wrong. As a matter of fact, going to the [.....

07/17/2024

Sad News – Chief Instructor Ueki Masaaki –
On July 14th, 2024, Chief instructor Ueki Masaaki (10th Dan), who had been undergoing treatment for illness, passed away. He was 85 years old.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences.

The funeral has already been held with only family members present, in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family.
We the JKA are planning to hold a memorial service in the near future. The date and other details of it will be announced later.

Sad News – Chief Instructor Ueki Masaaki – On July 14th, 2024, Chief instructor Ueki Masaaki (10th Dan), who had been undergoing treatment for illness, passed away. He was 85 years old. We would like to offer our deepest condolences. The funeral has already been held with only family members pre...

05/22/2024

03/29/2023

03/06/2023

Traditional Karate Open 2023 Subic Philippines
July 9, 2023

Japan Karate Association
Nihon Karate Kyokai Philippines Inc.
JKA-NKK Luzon Regional Office
114 Sta. Agatha St. Villa Rosa Carmel Subd. Lipa City, Batangas, 4219
043-759-1804

Khim Torres

01/25/2023

With fluid grace and steady stance,
The Shotokan Karate practitioner dances.

Each movement sharp, each strike precise,
A master of the art, they rise.

Through discipline and endless practice,
They hone their skills with steady traction.

With power in each strike and block,
They stand strong, an unyielding rock.

In the dojo and in life they strive,
To improve themselves, to always thrive.

For Shotokan Karate is not just a sport,
It's a way of life, a path to support.

With each kata and each spar,
They push themselves to go far.

So let us all take inspiration,
From the Shotokan Karate sensation.

01/07/2023

09/02/2022

09/02/2022

MACHIDA SUPER SEMINAR 22

With Sensei Naka Tatsuya – JKA Headquarters and the Machida Family

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Saturday 11/19

SEMINAR 1 – 9am-11am – Fundamental Techniques – Sensei Naka Tatsuya

SEMINAR 2 – 1pm-3pm – Kumite Techniques – Senseis Yoshizo Machida, Chinzo Machida and Lyoto Machida

SEMINAR 3 – 3:30pm – 5:30pm – Kumite Techniques – Sensei Naka Tatsuya

Sunday 11/20

SEMINAR 4 – 9am-11am – Shotokan Kata – Sensei Naka Tatsuya

Open to all Karate styles, beginners and advanced as well.
White Gi required

Machida Karate is a dynamic and effective method of training that is practical for self-defense. Easy to learn for all ages, it is applicable in realistic situations and improves your fitness level by developing well-rounded combative and fighting skills.