JKA Satara is an official branch of the Japan Karate Association, the world's most prestigious karate organization. Founded in 2001, we have been dedicated to preserving and teaching authentic Shotokan Karate as developed by Master Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate.
Our dojo follows the traditional teachings while incorporating modern training methodologies to help students of all ages and abilities achieve their full potential. Over the years, we've trained thousands of students, producing national and international champions while maintaining our core philosophy of character development through martial arts.
All our instructors are JKA certified with decades of combined experience.
Over 50 national champions trained at our dojo in the past decade.
Meet the visionary behind JKA Satara Martial Arts Academy
Founder & Chief Instructor
Virendra Pardeshi is a seasoned Sensei affiliated with the Japan Karate Association (JKA) in Satara District, Maharashtra, India. With 25 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, he's a decorated champion in JKA National Championships, clinching gold, silver, and bronze medals in both individual and team events.
Virendra's leadership extends to administering JKA branches in multiple cities across Maharashtra and Karnataka, cementing his reputation as a respected authority in the martial arts community.
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(7 June and 8 June 2025)
1 may to 30 may(morning 6:00 to 8:00) (evening 5:00 to 7:00)
Timing(Morning - 10 t0 12 and Evening - 4 to 5)
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