Japan Karate Association (JKA)
Global Shotokan Organization
Japan Karate Association – historic Japanese organization founded by Gichin Funakoshi's students in 1949.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth1949
Era20th–21st century
Country of Origin
Japan
JapanRank / TitleOfficial World Shotokan Governing Body
Active Years1949–present
Biography
The Japan Karate Association (JKA) was formed in 1949 by senior Shotokan practitioners. Under Masatoshi Nakayama, JKA trained professional instructors and established tournament karate rules.
Associated Martial Arts
KarateOrganisation / official→
An Okinawan striking art reshaped in the 20th century into Japanese budo and an Olympic sport. Built on kata and hand and foot techniques.
ShotokanOrganisation / official→The most widespread style of karate, recognisable by long low stances and direct technique. It was founded by Gichin Funakoshi, who brought karate to Tokyo in 1922.