JKA England

Shotokan Karate Croydon –

Train with JKA Standards

Shotokan Karate is one of the most widely practised and respected martial arts styles worldwide. In Croydon, students have the opportunity to learn authentic Shotokan Karate through the Japan Karate Association England (JKAE), the official branch of the globally renowned Japan Karate Association (JKA).

Founded in 1949, the JKA is the world’s largest and most prestigious Shotokan Karate organisation, known for its high standards, professional full-time instructors, and scientific approach to training. With a legacy rooted in the traditional values of Bushido, the JKA focuses on powerful technique, discipline, and continuous improvement.

Instructors such as Sensei Ohta (8th Dan), Chief Instructor of JKAE, ensure consistency and excellence across all affiliated dojos. JKAE courses and gradings in Croydon and beyond maintain direct links to top Japanese and European instructors, upholding the highest levels of skill and professionalism.

JKA Shotokan Karate places emphasis on kihon (fundamentals), kata (forms), and kumite (sparring), with a unique grading and tournament system that values true technical excellence over point scoring. There are no weight classes – the goal is mastery, not sport.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced martial artist, training in Shotokan Karate in Croydon through the JKAE offers a path to disciplined, authentic, and world-class karate instruction.

Learn more at: www.jka-england.org