JKA-SKC Australasia was honoured to welcome a distinguished delegation from JKA Headquarters for an exceptional series of seminars across, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne

Featuring world-renowned instructors: Ogura Yasunori Shihan (JKA Vice Chief Instructor), Okuma Koichiro Shihan, and Kurihara Hidemoto Sensei, each bringing their decades of technical mastery a nd teaching excellence.

The seminars drew karateka from across Australia of all different styles, offering a rare and invaluable opportunity to train under senior JKA instructors. Participants engaged in comprehensive sessions covering kihon, kata, and kumite, with particular focus on deepening understanding of Shotokan fundamentals and refining Heian and advanced kata.

It is always an invaluable experience to watch and learn from Ogura Shihan, who’s technique and precision is impeccable, as well as from Okuma Shihan who captivates everyone’s attention with his brilliant explanations and demonstrations. This year we were lucky enough to witness Kurihara Sensei’s dynamic demonstrations of technique. He was inspiring to say the least for both junior and senior grades.

We are very happy to announce that four senior JKA-SKC Australasia seniors, successfully passed their Rokudan examination, held after the seminar: Paul Tsangaris, Rena Moriguchi, Lucas Gosling and Jerry Hastings.

Our 2025 seminar was a resounding success, not only for the technical instruction provided but also for the spirit of camaraderie and dedication it fostered among all attendees. The presence of Ogura Shihan, Okuma Shihan, and Kurihara Sensei left a lasting impression and reaffirmed the strength and unity of the JKA Karate Association.