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 2026
What an incredible European Championships in Bergen, Norway! Our team showed heart, skill, and determination across both days.
🥇 Gold
Jamie Langridge – Junior Boys (16/17) Kumite Champion
Akbar Shah – Adult Male Kumite Champion (Historic first-ever England victory in this division in our 23-year history!)
🥈 Silver
Female Adult Team Kata – Yuki Hoshi, Aoi Nakamura & Cyrielle Maroteau
🥉 Bronze
Men’s Senior Team Kata – Mohammed Almanne, Lorenzo Costantin & Michael Goddard
Junior Boys (16/17) Kata – Jamie Langridge
Junior Boys (16/17) Kumite Team – Jamie Langridge, Leo Xiong & Oliver Sargood
Adult Male Team Kata – Jean-Laurent Boissieres, Aaron Storey & Harrison Langridge
International Winter Course 2026
The JKA England International Winter Course will be held from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026 at K2, Crawley.
Instructors:
SHIMIZU Sensei, 6th Dan 🇯🇵
CHUBACHI Sensei, 6th Dan 🇯🇵
OSATO Sensei, 4th Dan 🇯🇵
KURIHARA Sensei, 4th Dan 🇯🇵
OHTA Sensei, 8th Dan 🇬🇧
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!
