Japan Karate-Do Butokukan Shotokan Association
Maintaining authentic Japanese Karate traditions through Butokukan heritage and respected Japanese masters.
JKBSA maintains a strong connection to its Japanese roots through the Japan Karate Education and Research Association – Butokukan, established in 1982.
We guide students of all ages to build confidence, improve fitness, develop self-control, and achieve excellence through authentic Karate training.
Karate Training Programs
Explore JKBSA Karate Training Programs designed for beginners, intermediate students, advanced practitioners, and future Karate instructors.
Beginner Training
Advanced Training is designed for experienced karate practitioners who want to master higher-level techniques and prepare for black belt achievement.
Beginner Training
Advanced Training
Advanced Training is designed for experienced karate practitioners who want to master higher-level techniques and prepare for black belt achievement.
Advanced Training
Intermediate Training
The Intermediate Training Program is designed for students who have completed the beginner level and are ready to develop stronger karate skills.
Intermediate Training
Instructor Training
Instructor Training is created for advanced students and black belt practitioners who want to become certified karate instructors.
Instructor Training
H.M. Vijaya Kumara
Chief Instructor
South Asian Chief Instructor of Japan Karate-Do Butokukan Shotokan Association, dedicated to authentic Japanese Karate-Do.
H.M. Vijaya Kumara follows the proud heritage of Japan Karate-Do Butokukan Shotokan Association, established in Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 1982.
Guided by respected Japanese masters, he works to preserve traditional Shotokan Karate through discipline, respect, humility, and strong character.
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8th Dan – Japan / Sri Lanka Karate-Do Federation
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Certified Referee – World United Karate Federation (WUKF)
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South Asia Chief Advisor / South Asian Chief Instructor
Start Your Karate Journey Today
Train with discipline, grow with honor, and learn authentic Japanese Butokukan Shotokan Karate in Sri Lanka.
Begin Your Karate Journey
Building strong fundamentals through traditional Shotokan Karate beginner training.
Our Beginner Training program is specially designed for students who are starting their karate journey. Students learn proper stances, punches, blocks, kicks, body posture, and dojo discipline through step-by-step guidance.
This training level helps students develop confidence, focus, respect, self-control, coordination, and a strong understanding of traditional Shotokan Karate fundamentals.
Intermediate Training
Enhancing karate techniques, kata skills, and controlled sparring through focused intermediate-level training.
The Intermediate Training Program is designed for students who have successfully completed beginner-level karate training and are ready to improve their technical skills, timing, body movement, and kata performance.
Students practice advanced combinations, kumite techniques, practical self-defence movements, and controlled sparring while building endurance, confidence, concentration, and mental strength for higher belt progression.
Master Advanced Karate Skills
Advanced Shotokan Karate training focused on mastery, discipline, leadership, and black belt preparation.
The Advanced Training Program is designed for dedicated students who are ready to refine their karate techniques, master advanced kata, improve kumite strategies, and strengthen their understanding of traditional Shotokan Karate.
Students focus on precision, speed, power, self-discipline, mental strength, and leadership qualities while preparing for higher belt examinations and advanced-level martial arts performance.
Instructor Training
Developing skilled, responsible, and confident karate instructors through advanced teaching and leadership training.
Instructor Training is designed for advanced students and black belt practitioners who want to become certified karate instructors. This program focuses on teaching methods, class management, student guidance, technical correction, discipline, communication, and leadership.
Participants learn how to train students safely and effectively while preserving traditional karate values. This program helps develop responsible, skilled, and confident instructors for future karate generations.
Japan Karate-Do Butokukan Shotokan Association Events
Stay updated with the latest JKSSA karate events, training camps, belt grading ceremonies, workshops, seminars, and announcements across Sri Lanka.
The 22nd Kunibiki Cup Successfully Held in Shimane, Japan
The 22nd Kunibiki Cup Karate Tournament was successfully held in the beautiful Shimane region of Japan, bringing together karate practitioners from ten competing groups in an atmosphere of friendship, discipline, and mutual respect.
Final Preparations for the Kunibiki Cup Tournament 2026
Our Mother Organization in Japan is currently holding its final practice session in preparation for the Kunibiki Cup Tournament, which will take place on the 21st.
Belt Grading Ceremony – Batticaloa
The Belt Grading Ceremony for JKBSA students in Batticaloa was successfully held at Kiran Central College, Batticaloa, organized by the Eastern Province branch of the Japan Karate-Do Shotokan Study Association.
Begin Your Shotokan Karate Journey Today
Join JKBSA and experience authentic Japanese Shotokan Karate training in Sri Lanka. Build discipline, confidence, strength, respect, and lifelong character through traditional karate practice.