News
OSS ... SENSEI YOU WILL FOREVER BE REMEBERED
11/8/08
The Japan Karate Association Of San Diego and the Kanani Family is in mourning following the passing of their beloved Sensei, Hidetaka Nishiyama at the age of 80. Mr. Nishiyama was a world renowned karate master well known for his steadfast dedication to the preservation and protection of the Martial Art of Traditional Karate. He was a mentor, and a huge influence to Sensei Kanani's mental, physical, and spiritual life-style. He was a great man and a great role-model for everyone who knew him. Karate was his life and he gave everything to spread quality traditional karate, right up untill the end. We feel extremely fortunate to have been so close to greatness. Sensei Nishiyama will forever live on in our hearts and we will never forget his example of humility, dignity, and caring that he showed to us. We just want to express how grateful we are at JKA of San Diego to have had the oppurtunity to be apart of him.
You were wonderful,
Thank you Sensei for everything,
We will always love you,
Falah Kanani
Sensei Kanani's Private Invitation To The Polish Olympic Committee
8/13/08
Poland
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 Kanani was invited to a first class lunch with the P.I.O.C director and his two top assistants with all the Olympian Athletes present. Then a meeting was held after with Sensei Kanani and the P.I.O.C Director and his two assistants to discuss future relation and cooperation with Sensei Kanani in the U.S as well as Poland. More details to come...
CONGRAGULATIONS!!!
SENSEI KANANI'S PROMOTION
TO 6TH DAN
3/15/08
Los Angeles, California
On 6/18/2006 Sensei Kanani took an exam for his 6th degree
black belt under Sensei H. Nishiyama at his Los Angeles Central Dojo
(NKI). For the exam Sensei Kanani's presented his thesis "The
Relation between Pivoting and Complete Body Connection". The
promotion makes Sensei Kanani one of the few top level students training
regularly under Sensei Nishiyama since 1983. We are proud of our sensei's
accomplishment.
PICS COMING SOON…
Sensei Kanani's Special Inivitation to Poland
2/28/08
Wratislavia, Poland
.Sensei Kanani was invited to Poland from 2/28/08 to 3/10/08. He conducted many classes and seminars. The visit was successful and enjoyable for all. Students of all levels were in attendance including National Polish Team members, some of which being Polish national and all Europe champions. They look forward to future visits of sensei Kanani in Poland as well in San Diego for further training.
Sensei Kanani also attended the Wratislavia Youth Cup 2008 as an honored guest. The event was a successful international event. It included Ukraine, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Romania, Latvia, and Poland.
JKA San Diego participates in the anual Polish Festival
10/13/07
San Diego, California
Instructors, students, and friends of JKA San Diego celebrated the 12th anual San Diego Polish Festival in Pacific Beach. Aside from enjoying the great food and beer, the members of JKA San Diego put on a wonderful demonstration of what the school represents. All levels of students participated in the demo. The crowd and festival comitee is looking forward to having a repeat visit for next year's festival. JKA San Diego is proud of it's local Polish students as well as it's internation Polish affiliates. More Pics to come ...
Meeting with Sensei Tanaka in Canada
9/20/07
Ottawa, Cananda
Sensei Kanani and sensei Tanaka met in Canada again for the 7th Koyo camp under sensei Tanaka's instruction. Benjamin Halcewicz, an assitant instructo from JKA San Diego, also joined sesei Kanani for the camp. Also, sensei Kanani honors and enjoys the special relationship shared with sensei Tananka.
ITKF 2007 Intl. Summer Camp in San Diego
7/14/07 - 7/20/07
San Diego, California
Sensei Kanani and some of his students continue the tradition of attending the annual summer camp. It is always a great experience to train under Sensei Nishiyama at the camp in addition to training at L.A. Central Dojo. In attendance, there were many very good as well as high level Karateka nationally and internationally. It was a great experience to work with these individuals.
Polish National Karate Team Train at
JKA San Diego
7/7/07
San Diego, California
Polish National Karate ITKF team made their annual trip to Southern California to attend the ITKF '07 Intl. summer camp. This year they chose to train at JKA San Diego with Sensei Falah Kanani for a week. The training was very intense, dynamic, and technical. Some of the attendees are Polish national champions as well as all European champions in kata and kumite. The team continued their training for another week up in L.A. under Sensei H. Nishiyama. From there, they came back to participate in at the ITKF '07 Intl. summer camp. Sensei Kanani and his advanced students enjoyed hosting and training with the Polish Team. We look forward to future training here as well as in Poland. Click here for videos. Click below to see the pictures.
Sensei Kanani's 2007 seminar in Chicago
6/16/07
Chicago, Illinois
Sensei Jay Nacu and his karate students invited Sensei Kanani back for another seminar. This is sensei Kanani's second time teaching in Chicago. He was asked for a repeat visit after a very successful first seminar. Other high level students from different states traveled to participate in the event. Many students expressed their interest in future seminars to come, as well as, coming to visit in San Diego to train. Many thanks to Jay for the invitation as well as the fantastic social dining after the seminar.
JKA San Diego and JKA Beverly Hills Youth Tournament
3/25/07
Beverly Hills, California
Traditional JKA Karate Center of Beverly Hills hosted JKA San Diego for their third youth tournament. The tournament was very successful as well as smoothly conducted. JKA San Diego was represented by Candice Kalashu, Hussein Al-Baaj, Hassan Al-Baaj, and Cameron Matteia. We are very pro und of the results. Cadice had won 1st in kata and 3rd in kumite, Hussein had won 1st in kumite and 2nd in kata, Hassan had won 3rd place in kata and 3rd place in kumite, and last but not least, Cameron had won 1st place in kumite. The tournament was under the supervision of sensei Avi Rokah and sensei Falah Kanani. Click here for videos. Click below to see the pictures.
Sensei Tanaka's camp in Canada
9/21/06
Ottawa, Canada
Sensei Kanani honored Sensei Tanka's personal invitation to his annual camp in Canada. Sensei Kanani was invited after his first meeting and training with Sensei Tanaka at the JKA headquarters, Tokyo, Japan. A group of affiliate U.S. students accompanied Sensei Kanani for the event. It was a excellent experience to train with one of the greatest karatekas of all time.
Celebrating Sensei Kanani's birthday
9/13/06
Students, friends and family came together to relax, enjoy,
and celebrate Sensei Kanani's birthday. They fulfilled the annual tradition
of great food, good times, and fine beverages at Mission Bay Park in
San Diego.
Asai Sensei will be missed
9/04/06
We deeply regret the death of one of the previous JKA chief instructors,Tetsuhiko Asai, who died on the night of August the 15th in Tokyo, Japan.He was one of the first participants of the JKA instructor program and was a true pioneer in karate. He was famous for his unique "catlike" style
with a great treasure of knowledge to the art. We hope that his knowledge,
wisdom and his spirit will continue on amoung us.
With all of our respect, oss Sensei,
JKA San Diego
and all it's members
Congratulations Marcus
08/25/06
One of our JKA San Diego chief instructor assistants, Mr. Marcus Hinschberger just got back from Germany attending one of Sensei H. Ochi (The JKA Germany and all Europe Chief instructor)main seminars, 07/31/06-08/04/06. Following the seminar, Marcus took part in the dan exam for his 3rd degree and was very successful.
Kid's Tournament
4/22/2006
Here are some shots of the JKA San Diego kid's class in action. Pictures are from a tournament in April 2006 and the previous tournament.
For pictures click here. 
JKA Orange County Seminar for US National
4/2/2006
JKA San Diego along with Orange County JKA met to for a day seminar in order to prepare for the AAKF 2006 U.S. National Championship.
For pictures click here. 
Happy Birthday Sensei
10/10/2005
Fellow friends and students of Sensei
H. Nishiyama came to celebrate his 77th birthday. Sensei Kanani and many JKA San Diego students always come to celebrate this event.
For pictures click here. 
Sensei Kanani's trip to Japan
10/4/2005
Senei Kanani took a special trip to Tokyo, Japan, that included the
semi-annual 2005 Utumn instructor training camp at the JKA headquarters
(Hunbu Dojo). The camp was conducted by Sensei Sugiura Motokuni, the
chief instructor of the JKA, as well as other high level instructors
including Sensei Ueki, Sensei Tanaka, Sensei Osaka, Sensei Lieda, Sensei
Imura, Sensei Kawawada, and Sensei Ogura. The camp also included many
"All Japan" and JKA champions including Izumyia and Ogata.
For pictures click here.
Kamikaze at J.K.A. San Diego
02/2005
J.K.A. San Diego and its members welcomes Kamikaze LLC Karate uniforms
and gears distributors for North and South America (USA and Canada)
represented by Marcus Hinschberger at our dojo.
Please visit www.kamikazekaiten.com for more info.
New Member from J.K.A. Germany
02/2005
Along time student of Sensei Hido Ochi of J.K.A. Germany and the son of
the president of J.K.A. Germany Marcus Hinschberger is a new member of
J.K.A. San Diego advanced team. We welcome him to our dojo and we appreciate
his enthusiasm and being one of the assistant instructors.
2005 ITKF San Diego International Summer Camp
07/2005
It has been a tradition for Sensei Kanani to compete and participate at
the camp. Since 1984 it was again a great camp led by Sensei H. Nishiyama
the Father of Traditional Karate. It was also a chance to train with Karateka’s
from the U.S. and around the world.
Iraqi Judo Federation
08/2005
With more then 30 years of Judo experience as a coach, judge, and the
chief examiner of Iraqi Judo Federation Mr. Waad J. Nasorie visited J.K.A.
for training and sharing his knowledge in the art of Judo with us. The
members of J.K.A. San Diego enjoyed very much as well as impressed with
his skills in the art. At the end of the visit Mr. Nasorie as an official
Iraqi I.O.C. invited Sensei Kanani to Iraq for further cooperation with
Iraq Karate Federation and Sensei Kanani accepted the invitation and looks
forward to it.
All France Shotokan Champion trained at JKA San Diego.
06/27/2005
After training for 3 weeks at L.A. Central Dojo in August of 2004 with
some of the U.S. National Team Members under Sensei H.Nishiyama, with a
team from France led by sixth dan Sensei Tade Halcewicz. Roma Lafitte
a fifth degree black belt, an all France Shotokan Champion decided to come
back to the U.S. for further training with Sensei Kanani at J.K.A. San
Diego in December of 2004. He enjoyed training so much and was so impressed
that he is coming back this August.
Michigan Seminar
10/21/2004
| Date | Friday November, 5 | Saturday November, 6 |
| Time | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | 9:00am - 11:30am |
| Location | The Salvation Army Corps Community Center |
| 2300 South Venoy Road, Westland, MI 48186 | |
| Cost | $25 for one Session, $45 for both sessions |
Open to advanced youth and adults of all ranks. To register for this seminar or for more information, please contact Oscar Silvera at (734) 961-4408, email sensei@silveradokarate.com, or Robert Nearon at (313) 282-1340, email RRNearon@aol.com
Mail entries to: Oscar Silvera
38245 Palmateer Rd.
Westland, MI 48186
To see Michigan Seminar Flyer click here
Chicago Seminar
8/30/2004
Date: Saturday, September 25th
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-3:30pm
Location: Enso 1329 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605
To see Chicago Seminar Flyer click here
French Team Training at
JKA San Diego dojo
8/30/2004
Some members of the top french team, headed by sensei Tade Halcewicz,
sixth dan, took a special session at JKA San Diego dojo on August 7, 2004,
with Sensei F. Kanani.
note: some of the top french team members are coming back in December for further training with Sensei Kanani in San Diego.
Guests from Chicago train at
JKA San Diego dojo
On August 12, 2004 a group of karate students and instructors form Chicago, Enso Martial Arts, attended a special session at the JKA San Diego dojo. They enjoyed the session very much and they are looking forward to have Sensei Kanani at the upcoming seminar in Chicago(Saturday September 25, 2004).
Instructors and Students from Michigan, New Jersey, Indiana, Virginia, and many in Chicago are already looking forward to the Chicago Seminar.
For pictures click here.
Training with a French Team
On August 3, 2004 a French team is visiting the US (Los Angeles, California) for three weeks to train with sensei H. Nishiyama. Sensei Kanani is part of the US team that is training with them.
For pictures click here.
Results of the 2004 Regional
8-13-2004
Sensei Kanani received third place in Kata and was selected by the AAKF
to represent the western region team at the US National in Oregon, both
in Kata and Kumite. The JKA San Diego youth group did very well in reaching
First, Second, and Third place in both Kata and Kumite.
Seminar Success
The seminars on February 28th, in Toledo, Ohio, and 29th, Detroit, Michigan, were both very successful. Many of the instructors from the Toledo seminar (the Toledo seminar was an instructors only seminar) also attended the Detroit seminar. The Seminar's focus was on "body dynamic" and it's effectiveness in kihon, kata, and kumite. Both cities are looking forward to another seminar from sensei Kanani.
The Detroit, Michigan Seminar was hosted and directed by Sensei Tony Valvona. The Toledo, Ohio seminar was hosted and directed by sensei Mark Baeurgard.
Click here
for pictures 
2004 AAKF Winter Special Training
Sensei Kanani and top students and athletes from JKA San Diego participated in this event as it does every year. This event took place at the National Karate Institute (Los Angeles Central Dojo) January 12, Mon - 17, Sat 2004. This event is attended by students from the U.S. and abroad.
2004 AAKF Western Regional Directors Meeting
Immediately after the Winter Special Training (Jan 17), Sensei Kanani attended representing San Diego(JKA San Diego). This was held at the National Karate Institute as well. The meeting agenda was: 1) Events 2) Athletes Development 3) Publicity
ITKF & AAKF Western Region
(Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Special Clinic & Combined Training with International Instructors and Athletes
Sensei Kanani was among ITKF technical officials, instructors, and top athletes at the National Karate Institute (NKI). The countries that participated were Poland, Germany, Lithuania, and Ukraine.
Every Year, many countries' instructors and athletes visit Los Angeles for this specific technical training.The AAKF Western Region in particular, Southern California, is the center for Traditional Karate Training in the U.S.
Upcoming Event
2004 AAKF Western Regional Championship
May 22, 2004 Saturday
Hosted by Monterey Karate Club
There will be a youth tournament before the regional.