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By JKAWF INDIA April 28, 2018

2018 JKA Kolkata 3rd Annual Karate Camp

The first day of “2018 JKA Kolkata 3rd Annual Karate Camp” turned highly successful with over 200 brown & black belts sweating together with the high pitched motivating command of Katsutoshi Shiina Shihan in Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, Kolkata.The first day covered with KIHON WAZA for SHODAN Test, all the five HEIAN Kata, TEKKI SHODAN, BASSAI DAI, KANKU DAI & JION beside a few fantastic typically JKA designed drills to improve HIP THRUST, HIP VIBRATION, UNSOKU, TAI SABAKI, HIKIASHI, Body Contraction & Expansion and KATA BUNKAI.The day concluded with formal group photo session and great appreciation for the participants from Shiina Shihan himself.A great day indeed.Looking forward for tomorrow for a blasting day in Netaji Indoor Stadium in the presence of Mr. Masayuki Taga, Consul General of Japan in Kolkata, sporting dignitaries and who’s who of martial art world in Kolkata.

 

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By JKAWF INDIA February 3, 2018

JKAWF India Kolkata – First Instructors’ Meeting of 2018

The JKAWF INDIA Kolkata had the first Instructors’ Meeting of the year 2018 in Kolkata followed by Lunch today to discuss and chalk out the calendar of activities for the year, growth strategy and 2018 JKA Kolkata 3rd Annual Karate Camp by Shiina Shihan this year. The meeting was attended by 40 instructors of West Bengal only. The Governing Body wishes to thank all for their presence, active participation and support. We are looking forward for a great year ahead.

 

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By JKAWF INDIA January 28, 2018

JKA Kerala opened a new branch in Calicut

The “Japan Karate Association Kerala”, branch of “JKAWF INDIA Kolkata” and approved by “Kerala Karate Association” now has a new branch in Calicut (Kozhikode) headed by Vijayakumar PV Sensei. The group had their inaugural training camp today conducted by Somnath Palchowdhury Sensei as Guest Instructor, Chairman of JKAWF INDIA Kolkata. Sensei has visited Calicut just for a day to teach a group of 60 black belts and dojo instructors that lead a group of about 500 students in five districts of Kerala. There were many instructors aged over 45 and even a few over 50 years that attended the one day camp are overwhelmed by the fundamental aspects of JKA karate as taught by Somnath Sensei in a very easy way and in his trademarked friendly approach.The JKAWF INDIA Kolkata heartily welcomes this wonderful bunch of people in JKA family.Here are a few snaps of the day.

 

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By JKAWF INDIA January 8, 2018

KEIKO HAJIME (稽古 はじめ)

Keiko Hajime (Training Commencement) has been celebrated today the Monday 8th of January during the first training day of this new year 2018 at our Honbu Dojo. As usual tradition of Keiko Hajime the following simple ceremonial events did take place:1. Opening speach and wish for the year ahead by Dai-Sensei Somnath Palchowdhury, Chairman JKAWF INDIA Kolkata.2. Few of the member of the dojo performed a kata or kumite demonstration.3. At the end of their performance, each member stated his or her *ICHINEN* (single minded determination / oath) for the year.4. Dai-Sensei then made his closing remarks and thanked everybody for attending.5. Attendance Certificate of the Special Intensive Training Seminar, that held in Bangkok recently were distributed. All certificates were signed by the legendary Fujikiyo Omura Shihan, 7th Dan JKA, Director of JKA Asia-Oceania Region.6. Everyone shared good wishes, friendships and commitment with each other.Here are a few snaps of the KEIKO HAJIME…

 

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