Last Saturday, we held an intensive three-hour kata course with a total of 62 participants. Under the guidance of Koike Sensei, Beat Sensei, and Nadir Sensei, we trained various katas in the Heimbachhalle – both new ones and well-known ones. In addition to reviewing and refining techniques, we also focused on their application through Bunkai.…

On December 7, 2024, our karate association held its final training session of the year, marking a fitting end to a successful year. The day began with a two-hour squad training session, where our athletes worked intensively on their techniques and skills. This was followed by a two-hour association training session led by our chief…

Between mid and late November, five members of our association had the unique opportunity to travel to Japan, attend the International Seminar, and train at the Honbu Dojo. Beat Frey, Matthias Fankhauser, Martin Jans, Romina Breu, and Nadir Affinito experienced unforgettable days filled with intensive training sessions, exciting challenges, and an atmosphere unlike any other.…

Last Saturday, a Kumite course took place in Lucerne, attracting a large number of participants from the youngest to the more experienced karatekas. Over the course of three hours, the training was led by Koike Sensei, Beat Sensei and Nadir Sensei who covered a wide range of topics. In addition to specific competition exercises, the…

JKS Switzerland had the great pleasure of participating in the Karate World Championship in Japan. This international tournament was the first opportunity for some of our participants to compete at such a high level – and that too in the birthplace of Karate. Preparation and Experiences in Tokyo Before focusing on the tournament, we took…