JKA Members, from throughout Australia, that wish to continue their affiliation to the ‘Japan Karate Association’, are urged to contact the endorsed ‘Regional Head’, of their corresponding region.
Please Note: Any member or Dojo wishing to continue their affiliated to JKA must now submit an application for approval to the Chairman of their region.
There are now three established JKA regions within Australia.
Many senior instructors, students and dojos, have now separated themselves from the previous administration of JKAA Pty Ltd., and are awaiting approval for independent status from the JKAHQ.
A reliable source has indicated that independence has already been approved.
The three regions are as follows:
The 3 recognised regions, which remain as JKA in Australia, will be co-hosting the first JKA WF National Championships in late 2010, with guest instructors from JKA HQ in attendance.