Japan Karate-Do Dhammika-Ha Shitoryukai

日本空手道ダミカ派糸東流会

Karate

Karate is a Japanese martial art that originated in Okinawa and is understood as a way of empty-handed self-defence and self-development.

Kobudo

Kobudo is the traditional weapon-based martial art of Okinawa, in which everyday farming tools were developed into effective weapons.

Self-defence

Self-defence is a mix of practical techniques, mental preparation and strategy that lets you react swiftly and protect yourself in real danger.

Over 25+ years of Dhammika Karate-Do

Since its founding in 1999, Japan Karate-Do Dhammika-Ha Shitoryukai has been dedicated to spreading Shito-ryu karate.

Your familiar karate team for Shito-ryu

Welcome

Dear visitors,

As founder and president of Japan Karate-Do Dhammika-Ha Shitoryukai (JKDS), I warmly welcome you to our website. With respect for the tradition of shito-ryu karate and a passion for continuous learning, I accompany each individual on their path to physical strength, mental clarity and community spirit. Immerse yourself in our world and become part of a strong karate family.

Shihan Athula

Freizeitcenter Oberrhein, Rheinmünster

Shito-Ryu Summer Camp

Every year in August, we hold the Shito-ryu Summer Camp at the Freizeitcenter Oberrhein, a leisure centre in Rheinmünster. We warmly invite everyone to take part in our family-friendly summer camp.

Family holiday

A week-long camping holiday in a great atmosphere for the whole family at the campsite in Oberrhein, Rheinmünster.

Community

Experience community as a different kind of vacation and exchange with like-minded people in a pleasant atmosphere.

Martial arts

Practise traditional Chinese qigong, Okinawan kobudo and (aqua) karate, as well as self-defence with like-minded people.

Meditation

Practise meditation to demonstrably reduce stress, gain clarity and promote emotional well-being.

Swimming

Look forward to fun in the water – swimming, relaxing on the beach, plus stand-up paddleboarding, sailing and canoeing.

Barbecuing

Look forward to barbecuing and lunch together – both combine good food with conviviality, fresh air and relaxed get-togethers.

Evening programmes

There are various entertaining evening programmes, such as movie and game nights, as well as talent shows for all ages.

Leisure activities

The FCO offers numerous opportunities – relax with tennis, windsurfing, table tennis, mini golf and much more.

In Beilstein

International Dhammika Cup

Karate

Kata and kumite competitions are open to all karate styles in the age groups mini-kids, children, mini-cadets, cadets, juniors, U21, seniors, masters; kumite is divided into the respective weight classes.

Kobudo

Among other tournaments, the International Dhammika Cup is one of the few tournaments that include a kobudo discipline (bo, tonfa, sai, etc.) which is open to all kobudo styles.

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