歓迎 Welcome
We are the official representative for the Japan Karate Association in England and are excited to support members of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
We encourage you to take a look around our site to learn more about us and the JKA. Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions - we're here to help!
太田先生 Ohta Sensei
Ohta Sensei attended the prestigious JKA Instructors class in his home country and was Enoeda Sensei's assistant in England from 1982 to 2003.
His technical skills are widely recognised, and he is one of the most sought-after JKA instructors in the world.
JKA European Championships 2025
The JKA European Championships have concluded after months of hard work. This year, our athletes showcased remarkable growth in kata and kumite, advancing further into the elimination rounds. Several newcomers also made impressive international debuts.
Congratulations to our medalists:
Individual Kata: Aaron Storey
Junior Team Kata: Jamie Langridge, Shion Nakamura, Leo Moghul
Junior Team Kumite: Jamie Langridge, Lorenzo Costantin, Jack Higbee, Leo Moghul
Adult Team Kumite: Akbar Amonulloev, Josh Hyde, Harrison Langridge, Aaron Storey
International Winter Course 2025
The JKA England International Winter Course will be held from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 November 2025 at K2 Crawley.
Instructors:
Taniyama Sensei, 7th Dan JKA
Ueda Sensei, 5th Dan JKA
Hakizume Sensei, 4th Dan JKA
Ohta Sensei, 8th Dan JKA
Ohta Sensei awarded 8th Dan
On 15th February 2025, JKA England Chief Instructor Ohta Sensei was awarded the senior rank of 8th Dan by the Japan Karate Association—a recognition of his lifelong dedication to JKA Karate.
Since 1982, Ohta Sensei has worked tirelessly to promote JKA Karate across the UK and Europe, first as assistant to Enoeda Keinosuke Sensei and, since 2003, as Chief Instructor of JKA England.
This achievement is truly well deserved, and we are incredibly proud!
Success at 2024 World Championships
Our JKA England squad shone at the 16th Funakoshi Gichin Cup - the prestigious and official JKA World Championshipsheld - from 25–27 October 2024 in Takasaki, Japan.
Gold & bronze for Bianca Webb and Mariko Watanabe, with strong performances across the team.
A proud moment on the world stage!
