JKA South Adelaide

Welcome to the Japan Karate Association, the original heart of the largest Karate style in the world, Shotokan Karate. The JKA organization provides access to international-level instruction, grading examinations, and competition training, with opportunities to train in Japan. Karate offers rich cultural meaning, lifelong health benefits, and applications in sport, self-defense, and personal development. The JKA emphasizes character development, self-discipline, and the pursuit of excellence. Through dedicated training in basic skills, kata, and kumite, practitioners cultivate the physical and mental aspects of Karate, leading to mastery and personal growth.