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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.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

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.

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)
 

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

Sensei Falah Kanani’s upcoming Seminar in New York

AAKF North Atlantic Region will host a seminars with Sensei Falah Kanani in the week of December 12th to 17th, 2011

On December 12th, 2011, a series of seminars, kata and kumite sessions will be taught by Sensei open to all levels. Sensei has been assisting Sensei Helene Ely, Regional Director of the AAKF North Atlantic Region to introduce the region and her dojo to his high standards of traditional karate. His experience and knowledge thru studying with Sensei Nishiyama for over 30 years is a great asset to them. Please visit their website for dates and times of the seminars. www.nystki.com

Sensei Falah Kanani's upcoming Seminar in Los Angeles

AAKF Western Region Seminar and Dan Examination with Sensei Falah Kanani December 11, 2011

On December 11, 2011 the AAKF Western Region will hold its annual Seminar and Dan Examination for the regions club members at the National Karate Institute ( NKI ), Los Angeles CA. This years seminar will be taught by Sensei Falah Kanani, 6th Dan of JKA San Diego, and Sensei Avi Rokah, of Los Angeles. Both instructors will be teaching kumite. Please click on read more for the inviation from Ron Vance, Director of the the AAKF Western Region for the seminar information and location.

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AAKF Masters Seminar with Sensei Kanani November 12 and 13 in Southampton New York

Masters Seminar with Sensei Kanani

November 12 and 13 in Southampton New York

Sensei Kanani will be one of the Master instructors at the annual AAKF Masters Seminar, November 12 and 13, 2011 in Southampton New York. Please join us and experience the true teaching and training methods of Sensei Nishiyama. See our attached flyer for details and contact the North Atlantic Regional Director for more information.

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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..

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  • 522 Jamacha Road
  • El Cajon, CA 92109
  • 619-401-9935

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