What does Jka mean in Japanese?
Japan Karate Association
Japan Karate Association (日本 空手 協会; Nihon Karate Kyokai; JKA; sometimes referred to simply as Kyokai 協会 in Japan) is one of the oldest global Shotokan karate organization in the world.
What does Jka mean in karate?
The Japan Karate Association
The Japan Karate Association (JKA) was originally established in 1948 as a not-for-profit organization.
Who is head of JKA?
Kusahara Katsuhide – Chairman of the Japan Karate Association. Born 1941 in Hokkaido. After graduating from Tokyo University, College of Arts and Sciences, he entered the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture.
When was the date Shotokan was founded?
1928
Shotokan
| Date founded | 1928 |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Okinawa, Japan |
| Founder | Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) Yoshitaka Funakoshi (1906–1945) |
| Arts taught | Karate |
| Ancestor schools | Shōrei-ryū, Shōrin-ryū |
Who founded Kyokushin karate?
Masutatsu Oyama
| Focus | Striking |
|---|---|
| Hardness | Full-contact |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Creator | Masutatsu Oyama |
| Famous practitioners | (see notable practitioners) |
Which country did the pencak silat originate?
Indonesia
| Pencak silat | |
|---|---|
| Pencak silat of Silek Minangkabau duel, one of the combatants is using kerambit | |
| Hardness | Full-contact, semi-contact, light-contact |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
| Famous practitioners | Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, Cecep Arif Rahman |
How common is anti-JKA?
The occurrence of the Jka antigen is 77% in Caucasians, 92% in Blacks, and 72% in Asians. Anti-Jka can cause mild to moderate (rare) hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn.