JKA NKK Philippines Magnum Sports Complex Apas Lahug

21/08/2026

𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙔 𝘽𝙄𝙍𝙏𝙃𝘿𝘼𝙔, 𝙎𝙀𝙉𝙎𝙀𝙄 𝘾𝙃𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙀!

Happy birthday to our beautiful sensei, Sensei Christine!

Sensei Christine Bejec is born this day on August 8. She started training karate at 6 years old under the tutelage of Shihan Antonio Diluvio. Out of an entire school of aspiring karatekas, only she was able to become a black belt, the very personification of the late Shihan Masanori Takahashi's saying, "It is better to have one tiger than to have a thousand sheep". She has won multiple national tournaments in both kumite and kata.

As a former guidance counselor, she promotes karate as a means for development. As such, she has devoted much of her life to teaching young children and young adults the art of karate. She is deeply dedicated to guiding the next generation, instilling in them the values of strength, discipline, faith, respect, and self-control.

Thank you so much, Sensei Christine Bejec for your dedication and we pray for more blessings to come!
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JKA-NKK Philippines - Sacred Heart Center is a recognized branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All grades, ranks, and certifications earned through this branch is recognized internationally, in over 100+ countries and territories.

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21/08/2026

𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙊𝘾𝙊𝙉

The first day of Shotocon 2026 is now over!
Black belts from all across the country have gathered to learn from 2 All-Japan Karate Champions, Sensei Ryosuke Shimizu and Sensei Satomi Okuie. Their teachings will be used in the enhancement and maintenance of teaching quality of Karate in the Philippines.

Furthermore, the black belts have also taken their instructors', judges', and examiners', licensure examinations which will be graded by Sensei Ryosuke Shimizu.

All grades, ranks, and certifications of all karate practitioners affiliated with JKA Philippines are recorded in JKA Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and are recognized internationally.

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JKA-NKK Philippines - Magnum Sports Complex is a recognized branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All grades, ranks, and certifications earned through this branch is recognized internationally, in over 100+ countries and territories.

Join today! Message this page or VIBER us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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20/08/2026

𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙊𝘾𝙊𝙉

Shotocon, the conference, gasshuku, and examinations, for JKA-Philippines will begin tomorrow starting August 21, 2026, to August 22, 2026.

The Shotocon is an annual event for the Japan Karate Association wherein guest instructors from Japan will visit the Philippines to conduct a gasshuku (mass training) and licensure examinations for instructors and judges.

The Shotocon ensures the consistency and quality of training practices by the Japan Karate Association - Philippines through the gasshuku and seminar for black belts.

Furthermore, examinations for examiners, judges, and referees for their licensures will be conducted by the guest instructor, ensuring that they will meet international standards.

This year's guest instructor is Ryosuke Shimizu, 2-time champion of the JKA-All Japan Championships Kumite Men's Division. He is accompanied by his wife, Satomi Okuie, who is also a champion of the JKA-All Japan Championships Kumite Women's Division.

This event underscores JKA-NKK Philippines’ unwavering dedication to providing world-class karate education in the country, guided by and aligned with the high standards of karate education as established in Japan.
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JKA-NKK Philippines - Magnum Sports Complex is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.

Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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20/08/2026

𝙄𝙒𝘼𝘽𝙐𝘾𝙃𝙄 𝙓𝙄

JKA-Magnum Sports Complex is ready for the 11th iteration of the Iwabuchi Cup! JKA Chapters from all across the Philippines gather in Cebu once again to compete, showcasing their discipline, skill, and unwavering dedication to the art of Karate; and JKA Magnum Sports Complex is ready to take them on!

Come watch the tournament at the Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City this August 23, 2026.

See you there! Ossu!
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JKA-NKK Philippines - Magnum Sports Complex is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.
Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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17/08/2026

𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻

No classes on August 20, Thursday in preparation for Iwabuchi XI.
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JKA-NKK Philippines - Magnum Sports Complex is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.
Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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17/08/2026

𝑰𝑾𝑨𝑩𝑼𝑪𝑯𝑰 𝑿𝑰
Stay tuned for the 11th Iwabuchi Cup! JKA-NKK Magnum Sports Complex is ready to show what they are made of!
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JKA-NKK Philippines - Magnum Sports Complex is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.
All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.
Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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🥋 IWABUCHI XI CHAMPIONSHIP — LIVE THIS AUGUST 23! 🥋

We’re covering Traditional Karate for the 2nd time, and the level of skill and tradition never ceases to amaze us!

📺 Catch all the action LIVE on Facebook & YouTube

MAT A: https://youtube.com/live/DbR6TVHTlf4
MAT B: https://youtube.com/live/93tsH69IFYw
MAT C: https://youtube.com/live/2IX7cHkF1bI

🗓️ Sunday, August 23, 2026

Individual match replays will be uploaded post-event!

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29/07/2026

𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮. 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙝 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬.

Another successful training day at JKA Magnum Sports Complex Cebu!
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JKA-NKK Philippines - Magnum Sports Complex is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.

All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.
Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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09/07/2026

𝑯𝑶𝑾 𝑲𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝑩𝑼𝑰𝑳𝑫𝑺 𝑺𝑬𝑳𝑭=𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑳
Karate works differently from a typical after-school activity because it layers physical demands on top of constant mental engagement. Your child has to listen to instructions, memorize sequences of movements (called kata), control their body precisely, and follow strict behavioral expectations, all at once. This combination forces the brain to practice inhibitory control, which is the ability to stop an impulse before acting on it.
The rituals matter too. Bowing before entering the training floor, addressing the instructor formally, waiting for permission to move, these aren’t just traditions. They create what psychologists call a collectivistic environment, where children learn to accept group norms, respect hierarchy, and feel accountability to something beyond themselves. Traditional martial arts embed moral codes directly into the physical practice, and that pairing of ethics with action is hard to replicate in other settings.
https://scienceinsights.org/will-karate-help-your.../...
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JKA-NKK Philippines - Sacred Heart Center is a chapter branch of the Japan Karate Association.
All certifications and ranks are recognized internationally.
Join us now by messaging our page or contacting us through:
Viber: 0976 122 5009
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21/06/2026

𝙷𝙰𝙿𝙿𝚈 𝙵𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁'𝚂 𝙳𝙰𝚈

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in our karate community — both those who train alongside us and those who stand proudly in support of their children’s journey.

Your dedication is felt in every moment: from guiding with wisdom in the dojo, to cheering from the sidelines, to encouraging your children to persevere through each belt test. You embody the true spirit of karate — discipline, respect, and unwavering support.
To the fathers who wear the gi, you show us strength through practice and humility through example. To the fathers who support their children, you remind us that every champion is built on a foundation of love, patience, and encouragement.

Today, we honor you as role models, mentors, and pillars of our karate family. Oss! 👊

21/06/2026

𝙷𝙰𝙿𝙿𝚈 𝙵𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁'𝚂 𝙳𝙰𝚈

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in our karate community — both those who train alongside us and those who stand proudly in support of their children’s journey.

Your dedication is felt in every moment: from guiding with wisdom in the dojo, to cheering from the sidelines, to encouraging your children to persevere through each belt test. You embody the true spirit of karate — discipline, respect, and unwavering support.
To the fathers who wear the gi, you show us strength through practice and humility through example. To the fathers who support their children, you remind us that every champion is built on a foundation of love, patience, and encouragement.

Today, we honor you as role models, mentors, and pillars of our karate family. Oss! 👊