John Russo: President of JKA Australia

JKAA was established in Australia in 1972, under the leadership of Chief Instructor Shunsuke Takahashi, OAM, 8th Dan, from the JKA Instructor's School in Tokyo, Japan. Shihan's dedication and unfailing committment to our Association has seen him continue to travel to Australia twice yearly for the past 34 years to train and grade our Instructors and students in this traditional martial art.

JKA Australia provides all members with quality instruction from qualified instructors and opportunity to be a part of the world's largest and most prestigious traditional karate organization.  You will also discover the many benefits of being a part of JKAA, including developing superb fitness levels,  coordination skills,  improving self confidence,  discipline and respect, as well as many health benefits. With JKA you also have the opportunity to participate at local, state, national and international levels,  JKA Karate is currently practiced in 116 countries worldwide, and members will feel secure in knowing their ranking is recognised internationally.