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World Japan Karate Association
The aim of the World JKA Karate Association is to propagate pure JKA Shotokan karate steeped in the teachings and traditional methodology of the Japan Karate Association of the 1960’s through to the early 1980’s, prior to the death of Masatoshi Nakayama, and as outlined in the Best Karate Series.
Member countries include, Canada, USA, Austrailia, India, Pakistan, United Kingdom, South Africa, Switzwerland, Mauritius, and Iran
Some History
A meeting was held in Germany in May 2000 between students of Mikami Sensei, Yahara Sensei, Asai Sensei and Ochi Sensei. All agreed on the need for such an organization in order that JKA Karate could still be enjoyed by all, rather than one association being in total control of the mantle of JKA style karate. At the 12th (Asai faction) JKA World Karate Championships, held in Cardiff in July 2000, discussions took place between high grade non-Japanese instructors. All agreed with the need to join the international friendship and to draw from the experiences of senior karate-ka from around the globe and at this point, with permission and support of Asai sensei, the WJKA became effective.
Sensei Jeff Hutchings
Sensei Jeff currently holds an Instructor License D from the WJKA. He holds the position of Secretar on the Board of Directors, and is an official member of WJKA Canada.