Welcome to JKA Bahrain, a nationwide organization for the development, teaching and promotion of authentic JKA shotokan karate in Bahrain. 

Japan Karate Association has presence in over 166 countries www.jka.or.jp  JKA is the heir to the Shotokan Karate tradition, and is the only legal karate entity officially approved by Japanese Government as an association of members (Shadan Hojin) for the promotion of Karate.  JKA is the preserver of the soul and spirit of the art of Karate-do based on the ancient Japanese tradition of Bushido (the way of the Samurai).  JKA mission is to promote this way of Karate throughout the world, ensuring that it remains true to the philosophical precepts upon which it was founded.

We are the only official branch in Bahrain endorsed and directly affiliated by JKA Japan.  Our training and ranking system (belts) are the only ones certified from Japan and recognized worldwide.  Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to train at 3944-9628 or 17-591-237. Email us on dojo@jka-bahrain.com To locate our center, please download the map.

Visit JKA at Tokyo Head Office www.jka.or.jp

JKA Bahrain instructors are certified JKA Examinars & Instructors authorized to conduct Kyu and Dan examinations.