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.…
JKS Switzerland Summer Camp with Sensei Shohei Toyama , 5th Dan This year, at our annual JKS Switzerland Summer Camp, we will have Toyama-Sensei. He has attended the renowned instructor school in Japan and has been a Honbu Dojo instructor for many years. He has won various national and international medals in kumite and was…
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…
This year we had the pleasure of having Makita Sensei at our Summer Camp. From 10 – 12 May, he taught JKS Karate in its unique and precise form in the Bruchhalle in Lucerne. On the very first day, everyone realised how these three days would have gone. A lot of sweat and sore muscles…
On Sunday, 24.03.2024, the JKS Switzerland Association Championships took place again in Toffen, which we eagerly await every year. A total of 103 athletes from 7 different dojos competed to show off their skills and fight for the coveted titles. They were supported by an impressive number of over 30 dedicated helpers who actively contributed…
Our annual JKS Switzerland Kata course took place last Saturday. Over 30 enthusiastic participants attended and experienced a day full of intensity and training. The katas were taught in three groups, with each group being taught katas appropriate to their level. Thanks to the expertise and experience of Beat Frey Sensei, Markus Weber Sensei and…
JKS Switzerland Summer Camp with Sensei Takyua Makita, 6th Dan This year, at our annual JKS Switzerland Summer Camp, we will have Makita-Sensei. He has attended the renowned instructor school in Japan and has been a Honbu Dojo instructor for many years. He is not only an All-Japan Champion in Kata and Kumite, but also…
