Japan Karate Association (JKA), is the world’s largest and most prestigious karate organization with members in over 100 countries.

It is believed that karate developed roughly 500 years ago, when the dynastic ruler King Shoha unified the region after decades of warfare and issued an edict banning the possession of weapons on the island of Okinawa. Therefore, the martial art Te (“Hand”) was developed as a system of self-defense and was taught and practiced in secret.

Then came the birth in 1868 of Okinawan karate master Funakoshi Gichin. He dedicated his whole life to promoting the values of the art, and introduced the way of karate-jutsu to Japan, where it spread across the country. By 1949, his followers had established an association for the promotion of karate; they called it Nihon Karate Kyokai, or Japan Karate Association. It was the beginning of the JKA.

JKA/WF Australia

JKA/WF Australia under the leadership of Jason Naylor Sensei 7th Dan, Chief Instructor, was founded in 1991 under the name of Australian Shotokan Karate-do Association and operated as an independent Shotokan organization till 2009 when it became an affiliated member of JKA in Tokyo, Japan and started using the name JKA/WF Australia.

Our Mission

JKA/WF Australia in conjunction with the JKA Japan is the preserver of the soul and spirit of the art of Karate-do based on the ancient Japanese tradition of Bushido (the way of the Samurai).

Karate is a way of life… 

Benefits of Karate

PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Karate helps to develop character, concentration and builds confidence. We emphasize the importance of building high self esteem while remaining humble.

HEALTH

Karate provides a full body workout, increasing the participants health, fitness and stamina.

SELF DEFENSE

Our main focus in karate is to teach self defense and ensure students have the skills to protect themselves, when required.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

Student will receive official recognition from JKA Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan as they progress in their training in the Art of Shotokan Karate. They will also be provided with opportunities to compete locally, nationally and internationally.

JKA/WF Australian Team at the Funakoshi Gichin 16th Cup Karate World Championships in Takasaki, Japan. October, 2024.

JKA/WF Rowville Dojo team training for Funakoshi Gichin 17th World Cup, 2027