Samar (Habibi) Samar (Summer) Kanani (1959-2009) In loving memory of my life long partner who has always been by my side. She has been my silent strength in the times of turmoil for over 30 years. At times, when I did not think this journey was worth continuing, it was she who pushed me. I have excelled because she encouraged me.

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Invitation To The Polish Olympic Committee Sensei Kanani’s second trip to Poland this year was very special and unique. It included private training and high level very important sports meeting that were highlighted by a very special invitation from the Polish Olympic Committee(P.I.O.C.). It included a tour of the facility which hosts top Polish National and Champion Athletes of all kinds of sports. After the tour Sensei

San Diego Marines Corp Recruit Depot June 11, 2010 - The Japan Karate Association of San Diego and it’s cheif instructor, Sensei Falah Kanani, were invited by the U.S. Marine Corps in San Diego to give a seminar/demo at their Martial Arts expo. They were very much pleased with the quality instruction and the performance that was given.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

AAKF Master Seminar with Sensei Kanani April 19 -21, 2013 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ucoming Seminar with Sensei Kanani

Japan Karate Association of San Diego

Sensei Kanani :: Master Seminar Southampton, NY

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We are dedicated to teach Dento Karate-Do (Traditional J.K.A Shotokan Karate) representing ITKF the international governing body of traditional karate and it's Chairman Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama, Co-Founder of Japan KarateAssociation (J.K.A)

2013 Portland OR Karate Seminar with Sensei Kanani

AAKF Master Seminar in Dallas, Texas

Sensei Kanani in New York 2012

Sensei F. Kanani teaches in New York the 2012 Fall/ Winter Karate Sessions
Sensei Kanani has taken on a task to share and help develope the AAKF North Atlantic Region and to bring them up to par on technical and traditional karate requirements. Seminars, tournaments and testing have been ongoing since the begining of this year and extended to a longer period for the Fall and Winter programs here in Southampton. So far it has been a great success and Sensei Kanani has worked with Sensei Helene Ely, the Chief Instructor of the region and the students. Sensei Ely is putting together programs to develope and improve competition training for individuals / teams under Sensei Kananis guidance. Other new karate programs for after school activities are also starting with the new season in several schools. The AAKF North Atlantic Region wants to extend their gratitude to Sensei Kanani and we are looking forward to training with him.

2012 AAKF Nationals in LA

AAKF Nationals in Los Angeles
June 14-17, 2012
This years AAKF 51st National Championship and seminar was held at the Loyola Maramount University in Los Angeles, CA Sensei Kanani was one of the leading instructors next to Sensei R. Fusaro and others. Sensei Kanani's topic this year was on accuracy and precision in execution of technique. This is not a usual topic and while he was demonstrating everybody started to realize and remember the importance of these very fine details and there relation to every single technique; Sensei emphasized the focus on thorough self checking. Precicion and accuracy in execution of technique in Kata and Kumite was a great reminder to all of us and to the national competitors especially. The competition was on a highly technical level and a great success.

Sensei Falah Kanani's Europe Trip 2012

Successful reunion and official meeting and training session withShirai Sensei
in Milan, Italy
March 18, 19 and 20, 2012

Sensei Falah Kanani met with Shirai Sensei in his ITKF Europe office.
They discussed AAKF and ITKF status and traditional shotokan karate in general.
There will be a future collaboration with Shirai Sensei's organization WSI on a personal level as well.
The future of karate looks bright with such a great karate master still very active
and interested in the propagation of Shotokan Karate. It was an honor for Sensei Kanani to meet and be invited
to a personal training session with Shirai Sensei and his top students in his private dojo.

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Europe - Austria's Karate Seminars
with Sensei Falah Kanani
Austria / Salzburg ( Saalfelden, Mittersill )
March 22 and 23rd, 2012

Sensei Falah Kanani was invited by Sensei Ivo Vukovic to conduct two traditional Karate Seminars in Austria, Salzburg in the City of Saalfelden and Mittersill. Sensei Kanani was asked to cover all basics and kata and kumite in detail for beginners and advanced levels.The instructor and the students enjoyed the details
of Sensei's instructions and asked Sensei to return to Austria as soon as possible for further instructions and collaboration. Sensei Kanani was assisted by the AAKF North Atlantic Regional director Sensei Helene Ely on this trip she also translated his intructions.

USA, Europe and Japan 2012

U. S. A., Europe ( Italy, Austria, Poland ) and JapanSensei Kanani's upcoming Event and Seminar Schedule 2012
European Events:

Austria, Saalfelden - March 21 & 22nd, 2012
Sensei Falah Kanani will be the guest intructor at the
Karateunion-Shotokan Pinzgau
Instructor: Ivo Vukovic, Lofererstraße 50, 5760 Saalfelden, E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Homepage: www.karate-pinzgau.at

Milan, Itlay - March 20th, 2012
Sensei Falah Kanani will be visiting with Shirai Sensei to discuss future collaboration and events in the USA and Europe.

Poland, to be announced

U. S. A. Events and Seminars:

Milwaukee, Wi - AAKF Spring Seminar April 27 and 28th, 2012
Hosted by Shotokan Karate Association WI and AAKF Great Lakes Region:
Friday, 4/27 and Saturday, 4/28 – 9 am to noon and 2 to 5 pm Sunday, 4/29 – 7:30 to 10 am
Bloechel Stadium, 2929 N 92 Str, Mount Mary College Campus Gym, Milwaukee, WI 53222

New York, Southampton - AAKF North Atlantic Regional Tournament May 19th, 2012,
New York , Southampton Seminar - May 18th, 2012
Contact: Helene Ely, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Los Angeles, Ca - AAKF National Tournament, June 13th to 16th, 2012
hosted by the AAKF Western Region, Contact: www.aakf.org

Portland, Oregon and Washington State - October (date to be announced)

Japan, Tokyo Training and JKA Autumn Camp

September 2012
Traing with Tanaka Sensei

Our Program

JKA San Diego Schedule / Valley Athletic Club (VAC)

Kids

Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday 11:30 - 12:30

Adults

Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Team Training: Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 - 10:00 p.m.

How to join It's Simple!

If you are interested, come and observe a class or, ask for a complimentary trial class. You can also visit other schools and compare the programs. No contract is required. Different styles are welcomed in our dojo. Sensei Kanani is also available for seminars and clinics, in US and world wide..

Contact Sensei Kanani
e-mail: Falah Kanini
619-401-9935
Valley Athletic Club
522 Jamacha Road
El Cajon, CA 92109

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Sensei Kanani
Valley Athletic Club
522 Jamacha Road
El Cajon, CA 92109
619-401-9935

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