FISKA & ISSKA Honbu Salalah

Dear Parents and Karate-ka,

We are proud to announce that our club has secured first place among the karate clubs that participated in the 3rd Khareef Dhofar Open Karate Championship.

A team of selected students competed under the supervision of Sensei Ahmed Al Marhoon, Sensei Saif Hamed Saif Al Othmani, Sensei Mohammed Alaa, Sensei Abdul Salam Awadh Shajanah, and Sensei Suleiman P. Sheikh.

Kyoshi Shamsuddeen Alikkal provided guidance for the overall process.

We applaud all the students who worked hard for days in preparation and gave their best at the competition venue.

We sincerely thank all the parents for trusting us and supporting their children throughout this journey.

We also acknowledge the Chairman and Committee of Al Ittihad Sports Club for their relentless support over the years and for our participation in this event.

We also thank Sempai Muhammad Mubashir and Sempai Tejal Vijili Prajith for their assistance and support throughout the event.

Karate Office In-Charge
FISKA & ISSKA HONBU SALALAH, OMAN

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Kyu Grading Examination – July 2026

The Kyu Grading was conducted at FISKA & ISSKA Honbu Dojo from 25th to 30th July 2026. The examination was overseen by Sensei Ahmed Al Marhoon, Sensei Saif Hamed Saif Al Othmani, and Sensei Suleiman P. Shaik.

We are pleased to share that all students passed with flying colours.

Congratulations to all the students.

Photos of the candidates taken after the grading have been posted here.

Oss.

Karate Office In‑Charge
FISKA & ISSKA Honbu Salalah

Farewell to Ritish Sudarmani and Zoya Mohammed Imran Khan

Our dedicated 2nd Dan student, Ritish Sudarmani, and 1st Dan student, Zoya Mohammed Imran Khan, are leaving permanently.

A heartfelt send-off was held on 15 July 2026, after the 8:00 PM session.

Kyoshi Shamsuddeen Alikkal presented them with medals of appreciation, while Sensei Ahmed Al Marhoon presented them with gifts.

Commemorative photos were taken with Kyoshi Shamsuddeen Alikkal, Sensei Ahmed Al Marhoon, Sensei Saif Hamed Saif Al Othmani, Sensei Jimmy P.L., Sensei Abdul Salam Awadh Shajanah, and Sensei Suleiman P. Sheikh.

We wish them continued success and happiness in their future endeavors.

Kyu Grading Examination – June 2026

The Kyu Grading was conducted at FISKA & ISSKA Honbu Dojo from 20th to 23rd June 2026. The examination was overseen by Sensei Ahmed Al Marhoon, Sensei Saif Hamed Saif Al Othmani, and Sensei Suleiman P. Shaik.

We are pleased to share that all students passed with flying colours.

Congratulations to all the students.

Photos of the candidates taken before and after the grading have been posted here.

Oss,
Karate Office In‑Charge

The worldwide success of Shotokan karate is the result of two generations of the Funakoshi family. Gichin Funakoshi is often called the Father of Modern Karate because he introduced Okinawan karate to mainland Japan in 1922 and promoted it as a path of character development, discipline, and self-improvement. His famous principle, "Karate ni sente nashi" ("There is no first attack in karate"), reflected his belief that karate should build better people, not just better fighters. While Gichin spread karate and established its philosophy, Yosh*taka Funakoshi reshaped its technical side. He modernized training methods, developed the powerful stances and kicks associated with Shotokan, and helped create the style's distinctive identity. Together, the father gave karate its soul, while the son gave Shotokan its form. Without Gichin, karate might never have spread across Japan and the world. Without Yosh*taka, modern Shotokan might never have become the powerful and recognizable style practiced by millions today.