• About JKA
  • Instructors
  • Philosophy
  • Karate For Kids
  • Pedagogy
  • Dojo Locations
  • Black Belts
  • Karate Seminars
  • Karate Competitions
  • Martial Art Festival
  • Media Coverage
  • Sponsors
  • Contact
Welcome to Japan
Karate
Association
Mauritius
About Japan Karate Association Mauritius

Funakoshi father of Modern Karate
Sensei Funakoshi is the father of Modern Karate. As a retired schoolteacher he has foundered the Shotokan Karate style and the Japan Karate Association (JKA) by putting much emphasis on the pedagogy. He was born on Nov 10, 1868 in Okinawa and was of Samurai lineage.


Nakayama
Gichin Funakoshi and Nakayama Sensei established officially the JKA organization in 1948 with the main objective to train true Karate Masters who will in turn teach Karate as a “Way of Life”. The JKA is the original, oldest and largest Shotokan Karate organization in the world


Shihan
The JKA is the only legal entity officially approved by the Japanese Government as an association of members of public interest for the promotion of Karate. Today, the JKA World Federation (JKA/WF) is the largest and most prestigious Shotokan Karate organization in the world (present in more than 122 countries) and is presently headed by Shuseki Shihan Masaaki Ueki Sensei 9th Dan. The JKA Mauritius is registered (no 15316) under the provision of the Association Act) and is officially a branch of JKA/WF (Ref: MUS-1). We encompass more than 20 Training Centers and 35 instructors covering all regions of Mauritius whilst following strictly the syllabus, program, rules and regulations of JKA in Tokyo.

Our Instructors
Our mission is to teach and promote the traditional Bushido (Code of Samurai) Shotokan Karate with the help of accredited and renowned international experts graduated from the JKA/WF in Tokyo.
  • Shihan Koichiro Okuma -  Chief Instructor of Japan Karate Association Mauritius

    Shihan Koichiro Okuma 7th Dan - Chief Instructor



    Shihan Koichiro Okuma

    The Chief Instructor of JKA Mauritius is Shihan Koichiro Okuma 7th Dan who is also the Vice President of the Foreign Affairs Division of JKA/WF. Shihan Okuma is a very well known and recognized International Instructor.

    As such, the Shotokan Karate legacy and lineage of JKA Mauritius is very pure and take its source at the origin since Sensei Funakoshi was the instructor of Nakayama who in turn was the instructor of both Naka Sensei and Okuma Sensei.

  • Dr Didier Samfat - Chairman of Japan Karate Association Mauritius

    Dr. Didier Samfat4th Dan - Chairman JKA Mauritius



    Dr. Didier Samfat

    The Chairman of JKA Mauritius is Dr. Didier Samfat 4th Dan and is responsible for coordinating all JKA Shotokan karate activities for Mauritius thanks to the help of all benevolent members.

  • THE YOUNG GENERATION
JKA MAURITIUS FAMILY

    The Young Generation JKA Mauritius Family



    The Young Generation of the JKA Mauritius Family

Our Teaching Philosophy
The primary objective of our Karate Teaching is to develop the mind and spirit of all students from beginners to black belts of all ages and genders whilst putting the emphasis on the JKA core values, which is our Dojo Kun: JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Philosophy
01
Seek perfection
of character
02
Be
sincere
03
Put maximum effort into
everything you do
04
Respect
others
05
Develop
self-control

The experts in Japan have scientifically analyzed and isolated each individual movement, position and kinetic to develop an unrivalled spectrum of basic techniques.

In so doing, the JKA/WF in Tokyo has defined the perfect Syllabus and Program for both color and black belts of all ages to allow the body and the mind to act effortlessly and naturally thanks to constant and regular repetition of training.

As such all Instructors of JKA Mauritius, in every training session, follow the JKA Syllabus whilst having constantly the Dojo Kun in mind.

Karate for Kids

Our Karate teaching for kids is not only fun but also articulated around 3 dimensions:
Mental Development Chiiku

To build concentration, focus, clear thinking and decisiveness.

Moral Development Tokuiku

To improve patience, discipline, perseverance, confidence, self-control, calmness and peace mind.

Physical Development Taiiku

To strengthen the body, heart, muscle and bones to increase resistance to sickness and injury.



In other words, our methodology is geared to help our kids at school and adults at work for developing their concentration, stamina and resiliency during pressure or intense brain or physical activities.

Regular training will provide excellent health condition to Karate practitioners in their day-to-day life.



In summary, JKA Karate is a personal and self-improvement program that can help everybody reaching his or her maximum potential thus enhancing their Quality of Life.
Our Pedagogy

The Karate Experts of the JKA in Tokyo are continuously improving the teachings and pedagogy by focusing heavily on the inseparable JKA trinity i.e. Kihon (basic techniques), Kata (form) and Kumite (sparring) to develop a rich range of powerful and dynamic techniques.





Kihon
Teaches how to move and
ensures that our technique
is flawless.
Kihon Karate Mauritius
Kumite
Teaches how to concentrate,
and apply techniques for
maximum power.
Kumite Karate Mauritius
Kata
Teaches both at once and opens
the way to unify mind and body,
which is the soul of Karate.
Kata Karate Mauritius

These techniques applied to self-defense are extremely effective and powerful.

Dojo Locations


Today, JKA Mauritius has training centers and Dojos spread over the following districts of Mauritius Island.


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Click on a District below to view the list of Dojos and Instructors

01. JKA Rivière du Rempart

Kovilen Munusami - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Kovilen Munusami
Senshi Karate Association, Des Jardins Street, Mon Loisir
+230 5 734-4365 / kovi1204@hotmail.co.uk

Aveesha Prayag - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Aveesha Prayag
Ryu Karate Club
+230 5 724-6777 / luxm2302@gmail.com

02. JKA Pamplemousses



Sanjay Ramlutchmun - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Sanjay Ramlutchmun
Sun Dragon, Bois Rouge, Pamplemousses
+230 5 789-2537 / sanjayrlm007@yahoo.com

03. JKA Moka

Didier Samfat - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Dr Didier Samfat
Moka Rangers/Synergie, Allées d’Helvétia
+230 5 253-8989 /

Didier Samfat - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Dr Didier Samfat
iMotion Gym, NextTeracom, Ebene
+230 5 253-8989 /

Jo Venkamah - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Jo Venkamah
Shobukan, Rivière baptiste, St Pierre
+230 5 793-6288 / venkamah.proleisure@gmail.com

04. JKA Flacq

John Domah - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: John Domah
JKA Sebastopol, Bombay Road, Sebastopol
+230 5 750-9485 / johndomah@gmail.com

05. JKA Plaines-Wilhems

Rashid Aumurally - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Rashid Aumurally
Shotokan Karate Club Curepipe / Commerford Street
+230 5 ‭‭‭723-9565‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ / rashidsensei@yahoo.com

Sanjay Rughoo - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Sanjay Rughoo
Floréal Shotokan Karate club
+230 5 708-1785‬‬‬‬ / sanjayrughoo@icloud.com

Irshaad Bucktowar - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Irshaad Bucktowar
Yamabushi Karate Club, Thomy D'Arifat Street, Curepipe
+230 5 579-82086 / irshaadb_23@yahoo.co.uk

Abide Mandary - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Abide Mandary
Kobukan Dojo, Body Shaper Gym, Boundary Rd
+230 5 762-3014 / abidehossen@gmail.com


Yan Samy - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Yan Samy
Shotokan Tigers, SSS Regis Chaperon, Rose Hill
+230 5 761-0084 /

Charles Burzoo - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Charles Burzoo
Curepipe Shotokan, Juerningan St, Curepipe
+230 5 937-1638 / sbmoodeley@gmail.com

06. JKA Grand Port

Videsh Kungso - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Videsh Kungso
Ryû Kyû Kempo and Karate Do Club Trois Boutiques
+230 5 755-0262 / videsh.kungso@gmail.com‬‬‬‬‬

Mahadeo Woozir - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Mahadeo Woozir
Ryû Kyû Kempo and Karate Do Club L'Escalier
+230 5 769-5912 / woorizmahadeo@yahoo.com

Kiran Foolchand - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Kiran Foolchand
Red Tiger Karate Club, Camp Carol, Plaine Magnien
+230 5 767-8350 / foolchandkiran7@gmail.com

Nicolas Boudeuse - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Nicolas Boudeuse
Warrior Karate Club, Arya samaj Bldg, l’Escalier
+230 5 751-9364 / nicolasjean12@yahoo.com

07. JKA Savanne

Jean-Francois Boodho - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Jean-Francois Boodhoo
La Flora Black Tiger, La Flora
+230 5 880-1991 / senseiboodhooblactigers@gmail.com

JKA Black Tiger, Bois Chéri
+230 5 880-1991 / senseiboodhooblactigers@gmail.com

Ravilesh Mohall - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Ravilesh Mohall
Grand Bois Shotokan Karate Club
+230 5 258-2953‬ / ravileshm@gmail.com

Rashid Aumurally - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Rashid Aumurally
Keats College - Girls' section / Chemin Grenier
+230 5 ‭‭‭723-9565‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ / rashidsensei@yahoo.com

Rashid Aumurally - JKA Mauritius - Karate Mauritius Instructor

Instructor: Rashid Aumurally
Arya Samaj Hall / Souillac
+230 5 ‭‭‭723-9565‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ / rashidsensei@yahoo.com

08. JKA Port Louis

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09. JKA Black River

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Black Belts

Shihan Koichiro Okuma 7th Dan, is the JKA HQ instructor who is in charge of examining candidates for obtaining Dan, Instructor, Judges and Examiner diplomas.

The high-level examinations are performed following a rigorous process that including a theoretical evaluation and also Kihon, Kata and Kumite practical sessions.

NAME BLACK BELT JKA QUALIFICATIONS
Shihan Koichiro Okuma - Chief Instructor 7th Dan Instructor A, Examiner A, Judge A
Denis Danio 5th Dan Instructor C, Examiner C, Judge D
Dr Didier Samfat 4th Dan  Instructor C, Examiner D, Judge D
Abide Mandary 4th Dan
Kovilen Munusamy 3rd Dan
Teiva Samfat 3rd Dan
Daisy Hoareau 3rd Dan
Barlen Marday 3rd Dan
Yan Samy 2nd Dan
Florent Morel 2nd Dan Instructor D
Owen Sam 2nd Dan
Irshaad Bucktowar  2nd Dan
Sarah-Jane Larue Antoine 2nd  Dan
Fadil Goolamhossen 2nd Dan
Sebastien Chung Tick Kan 2nd Dan
Sunil Depaul 2nd Dan
Nallan Sankara 1st Dan
David Seevraz 1st Dan
Jean-Francois Boodhoo 1st Dan
Jordan Marday 1st Dan
Leisha Marday 1st Dan
Pinakraj Dhunput 1st Dan
Luqmaan Joomun 1st Dan
Zahraa GoolamHossen 1st Dan
Javed Oozeer 1st Dan
Eddy Chung Tick Kan 1st Dan
Dilipkumar Gokool 1st Dan
Meili Jade Leung Chew 1st Dan
Aurelia Chung Tick Kan 1st Dan
Jaydin Riley Saunders 1st Dan
Arnav Beeharee 1st Dan
Willan Moodeley 1st Dan
Karate Seminars

We have the full support of JKA Head Quarters in Tokyo, to organize regular international Karate training at Côte d’Or Multisport Complex twice yearly.

Karate for all in Mauritius

Our Chief Instructor, Shihan Koichiro Okuma 7th Dan, provides very high standards training to kids and adults of all gender and all ages, thus promoting Karate for ALL which is one of the basic principles of the Japan Karate Association.

Karate Seminars in Mauritius Stade Cote D'or

During these international seminars, JKA Family members from Reunion, Madagascar, South Africa, Malaysia, Australia, England, France, India, China, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Belgium come to Mauritius to train with us with a big Friendship spirit !

Karate Seminars in Mauritius Stade Cote D'or

Karate Seminars in Mauritius Stade Cote D'or

On-going synergies with other JKA Countries really add values to the self-development of all karate practitioners: we share knowledge and knowhow !

Karate Competitions

The JKA World Cup
Every 3 years, JKA HQ in Tokyo lead this very successful competition which gathers more than 2,500 participants from Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and America.

Karate Competition - The JKA World Cup

As an active member of the JKA World Federation, JKA Mauritius Karate Team participate to all world cup tournaments.

Karate Competition - The JKA World Cup

The JKA Africa Cup
South Africa JKA organizes every 3 years in Johannesburg the JKA Africa Cup. This continental competition gathers teams from all African and Indian Ocean countries

Karate Competition - The JKA Africa Cup

During the last Africa Cup in 2018, Our Team won 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals.

The International JKA Ambassador’s Cup
With the support of the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius, we organize every year, The International JKA Ambassador’s Cup, gathering countries from the Indian Ocean.

Karate Competition - The International JKA Ambassador’s Cup

The JKA Mauritius Cup
Every year, all JKA dojos of Mauritius are reunited for the The JKA Mauritius Cup. Kids as from 5 years old up to Veteran (40+) can participate to both Kata and Kumite.

Karate Competition - The JKA Mauritius Cup

The Karate Federation of Mauritius
We also participate to competitions of the Karate Federation who is the official representative of the Word Karate Federation (WKF) locally. Several of our Elite Karateka are also Champions of Mauritius in both Kata and Kumite.

Karate Competition - The Karate Federation of Mauritius
Aurelia Chung Champion of Mauritius Kata, Sebastien Chung Vice Champion Kata and Sasha Antoine Bronze Medal Kata in 2022

Karate Competition - Teiva Samfat Champion Kumite in 2019
Teiva Samfat Champion Kumite in 2019

Karate Competition - Fadil Goolamhossen – Bronze medal  Kata 2018
Fadil Goolamhossen – Bronze medal Kata 2018

Karate Competition - Dashini Parianen Champion Kata and Paula Wong Bronze Medal Kata 2017
Dashini Parianen Champion Kata and Paula Wong Bronze Medal Kata 2017

Karate Competition - Teiva Samfat Champion Kata 2017
Teiva Samfat Champion Kata 2017

Martial Art Festival

Today, Asia is considered as the hub of the world for Traditional Martial Arts in contrast to the West who has preferred a martial sport approach.

Martial Art Festival

In Japan and China, Traditional Martial Arts have fully integrated the culture and tradition during the past centuries with regular exchanges between neighboring countries.

Martial Art Festival

In a pure spirit of budo passion sharing, every year JKA Mauritius organizes this festival by inviting 25 martial art organizations who have a direct lineage with their respective country of origin Head Quarters to demonstrate their knowledge and know-how to Mauritians.

Martial Art Festival

In so doing, Martial Art Federations and Associations representing Okinawa Kobudo, Shorin Ryu Karate, Wushu, Health Qi Gong, Aikido, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Kenjutsu, Wing Chung, Ninjutsu, Kendo, Aikijutsu, Kung Fu and JKA Karate present their high-level martial art demonstrations to the public in Mauritius.

Martial Art Festival

The main objective is to demonstrate that Traditional Martial Art can really help everyone in his/her everyday life.

The festival is a real success in Mauritius since more than 350 practitioners of all ages and all levels can demonstrate what they have learned with their respective instructors

Martial Art Festival
Credit Photo Moka Rangers Sport Club

MEDIA COVERAGE

The Japan Karate Association of Mauritius is the very first and only Karate organization to have remitted officially a Meiyo Shodan to the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth.

The Ambassador of Japan, Mr Shuichiro Kawaguchi

The Ambassador of Japan, Mr Shuichiro Kawaguchi highlighted that this Honorary Karate Black Belt is a symbol of our appreciation for the Prime Minister’s commitment to promote sports, including Karate in Mauritius.

We would like also to heartfully thank the media for covering all our activities helping us to promote our non-profit association.
Lexpress Radio Maurice Le Mauricien MBC News 1 5 Plus Le Matinal MBC

SPONSORS

We would like also to thanks all our sponsors for their valuable support in making all JKA activities a real success!



Platinum Sponsors

Leal group Carton & Boxes ENL Group Chantier Naval Ocean Indien Happy House ilab Moka Rangers



Gold Sponsors

MCL Moka Smart City Rogers Group



Silver Sponsors

Embassy of Japan Ministry of Sports underdogs RJ Wear Baker Tilly Mauritius Ferney Spinning TATI cleyyo



Bronze Sponsors

Last but not least many thanks to all individuals (they will recognize themselves) who helped us personally !

Contact

We provide FREE Karate initiation training at our Honbu Dojo (Head Quarters) in Moka on Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 am

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