講習会
Seminar and training camp
Thailand Seminars
Seminars and training camps organized by JKA Thailand, the Thai Karate Shotokan Association (TKSA), bring together karate-ka from our dojos and other countries to train and learn from senior instructors from the JKA Headquarters in Japan.
Taniyama Takuya Shihan
7th Dan
7th Dan | Senior Instructor, JKA Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan
Positions
- Senior Instructor, Headquarters of the Japan Karate Association (JKA)
- Assistant Director, Technical Division, Japan Karate Association
- Born in Osaka, Japan
- Graduate of Takushoku University
Career
Widely regarded as one of Japan’s leading karate practitioners, Taniyama Shihan has earned the title of “Absolute Champion” for his overwhelming achievements and commanding presence.
During his competitive career, he achieved numerous victories and top placements in major domestic and international tournaments, including the All Japan Karate Championships organized by the Japan Karate Association.
At the All Japan Karate Championships, he recorded an exceptional level of achievement:
- 5-time Grand Champion
- 5-time Kumite Champion
- 4-time Kata Champion
He also reached the pinnacle on the world stage, winning both Individual Kata and Individual Kumite at the Shotocup (World Championships), as well as securing victory in Kumite at the National Sports Festival of Japan.
His fighting style—characterized by technical precision, mastery of distance (maai), and the ability to decide matches in an instant—cemented his reputation as the “Absolute Champion.”
Teaching
Following his retirement from competition, he has been actively engaged in teaching and promoting karate both in Japan and internationally.
He has instructed at institutions such as Takushoku University and National Defense Academy, and continues to contribute to the global development of karate.
Currently, he serves as Assistant Director of the Technical Division of the Japan Karate Association, playing a central role in preserving and advancing its technical system, as well as developing the next generation of practitioners.
Beyond technical instruction, he is highly regarded for his emphasis on etiquette, philosophy, and character development.
As an instructor who embodies the true essence of Shotokan Karate, Taniyama Shihan is deeply respected both in Japan and around the world.
Latest seminar · May 2026
JKA Thailand Seminar and Training Camp 2026
Instructor
Takuya Taniyama Shihan, 7th Dan, JKA Headquarters
Dates
15-17 May 2026
Venue
Chakrabandhu Pensiri Hall, Kasetsart University, 50 Chuchat Kamphu Alley, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Examinations
Dan Examination (2nd to 5th Dan) and Licence Examination (Instructor, Examiner and Judge Qualification)
Programme
Friday, 15 May 2026
09.00-10.15
Registration
10.15-10.30
Opening of the Seminar and Training Camp
10.30-12.00
1st training session
12.00-13.00
Lunch break
13.00-14.30
2nd training session
Saturday, 16 May 2026
09.00-10.30
3rd training session
10.30-10.45
Break
10.45-12.15
4th training session
12.15-13.00
Lunch break
13.00-15.00
Special training for examinations (by the JKA Thailand team)
Sunday, 17 May 2026
08.30-12.00
Dan Examination (2nd to 5th Dan)
12.00-12.45
Lunch break
12.45-15.00
Licence Examination: Instructor, Examiner and Judge Qualification
Photos from the 2026 seminar
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Photo gallery from past seminars
Memories from earlier JKA Thailand seminars and training camps.
