ABOUT THE FUNAKOSHI GICHIN CUP 2006

THE FUNAKOSHI GICHIN CUP

10TH WORLD KARATE-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006

The Japan Karate Association of Australia is both pleased and honoured to have been requested to host a 10th World Shoto Cup in 2006 by the Japan Karate Association, Tokyo, Japan, at the request of the Japanese Foreign Ministry. The JKA World Federation has decided that the Championships will be known as the Funakoshi Gichin Cup 10th World Karate-do Championships, in honour of the founder of Shotokan karate, Funakoshi Gichin, and will be one of the events celebrating the 2006 Australia-Japan Year of Exchange,  commemorating the 30^th Anniversary of the signing of the 1976 Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation Between Australia and Japan.

The Chairman of the Japan Karate Association of Australia  Sensei John Russo, cordially invites all eligible members of the JKA from all 116 JKA countries to attend this special tournament.  Initial letters of invitation have been mailed to representatives of each JKA country, which will be followed by full information and nomination packages in early 2006.

THE MISSION OF THE FUNAKOSHI GICHIN CUP 10TH WORLD KARATE-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006

 

Our Mission is to promote the way of karate throughout the world, while ensuring that it remains true to the honour and respect portrayed by Funakoshi Gichin. The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants developing self-awareness, confidence, discipline and emotional control.  This is achieved by the fostering of community and the development of youth and spirit.

 

 

THE VISION OF THE FUNAKOSHI GICHIN CUP 10TH WORLD KARATE-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006

The Funakoshi Gichin Cup 10th World Karate-Do Championships is the forum to bring countries together to practice the art of karate and provide the arena for a professional and successful world class event in the true spirit of karate-do.  This event will forge strong relationships between all countries honouring Japan Karate Association and it’s commitment to the development of the sport throughout the world.  Karate-do will engender the pursuit of excellence in spirit and mind leading and educating those who honour the art.

The Japan Karate Association is the recognised heir to the Shotokan karate tradition founded by Master Gichin Funakoshi, and encompasses 116 member countries worldwide.  JKA Australia was established in 1972 and has been sending teams to compete at International events since.  The Official announcement from the Chairman of the JKA,  Nakahara Nobuyuki can be viewed here.

JKA has been regularly hosting a world karate championship competition for Shotokan karate-ka since 1985, which is known as the Shoto World Cup Karate Championships.

The Funakoshi Gichin Cup 10th World Karate-do Championships will be held in Sydney from 14^th ~ 20^th August 2006, at the State Sports Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park.   JKA Australia is looking forward to hosting this special event and looks forward to welcoming JKA exponents from all over the world to Sydney in 2006.  Please note: -This competition is open only to members of the JKA, and representatives must provide JKA Dan Certificate numbers on nomination forms as proof of  rank and JKA affiliation.

Links:

State Sports Centre Website

JTB Official Travel Agency for the Funakoshi Gichin Cup

Tourism New South Wales Website

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