Counting in Japanese Karate is usually taught using the original Japanese terms, and that includes counting in Japanese. The second … More

MKF National Championships The Malta Karate Federation National Championships is a yearly event where members from the six local clubs … More

The local and international instructors I have had the pleasure of training with and who have become great friends !

Many historians believe that the Traditional Karate-do practiced today stems from martial arts developed in China several thousand years ago. … More

Traditional Karate-do is a part of Budo, the Japanese martial art system. It is defined as a weaponless self-defense art … More

Shotokan is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and his son Gigo (Yoshitaka) … More

This section contains a wide range of media for both regular visitors to enjoy, and for those new to karate … More

The grading system for Karate, like all Japanese, derivative martial arts is very formalised. In 1924 Gichin Funakoshi, founder of … More

Why is Karate good for kids? The well-rounded teachings of Karate can positively affect kids by enhancing their life-skills and … More

The Impact Karate & Fitness Centre is a member and directly affiliated to the Malta Karate Federation (M.K.F). The Impact … More

Here below you can browse through some of the most informative and influential martial art magazines: – Black Belt Magazine … More