JKA Victoria Tributes

Tributes

The Japan Karate Association was formed in the late 1940’s by a group of Karateka led by the Father of Modern Karate-do, Supreme Master Funakoshi Gichin Sensei. In the ensuing over half century a great deal has happened. The association is now a worldwide phenomenon with many hundreds of thousands of practicing members. Men women and children in most countries now participate in a pastime that delivers many rewards. For some, Karate has become more than a hobby, sport or physical activity, it has taken its place as part of the persons life.

In fifty-odd years lives are lived, characters are forged and generations pass. Life comes and goes, sometimes too early or with little notice. These pages are reserved for deceased JKA Karateka and individuals closely associated with JKA. Masters, students and friends of the past who made a contribution to the Japan Karate Association here in Australia or elsewhere in the world. We hope that we have helped to perpetuate their memory.

The Honourable Tom Burns AO Honorary President of JKA Australia

Peter Brimblecombe JKA Karateka and Man of the Land

Kase Sensei JKA Pioneer in Europe

Shoji Sensei Master of Karate-Do

Jeff Green Chairman and Backbone of JKA Australia

“Tora” Keinosuke Enoeda The Shotokan Tiger

Gichin “Shoto” Funakoshi The Father of modern Karate-do

John Day The Quiet Man of JKA Bundaberg

Mark Bonassin Son of JKA Melbourne

Masatoshi Nakayama Sensei Presented Karate to the World