Embark on a journey of self-discovery with JKMO Sri Lanka. Our authentic Shotokan karate training, rooted in the legacy of Master Sasaki Toshiatsu, empowers you to build discipline, strength, and confidence in the heart of Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture.
Join JKMO Sri Lanka to hone your kihon, kata, and kumite under expert instructors. From Southern to Eastern Provinces, our dojos cultivate resilience and precision, blending Japan’s martial heritage with Sri Lanka’s spirited resolve.
Kancho Sasaki Toshiatsu, born in 24th August, 1942 at Bibai City, Hokkaido, Japan, to Kouzou and Yoshi, founded the Japan Karate Maruyoshikai Organization (JKMO) in 1965. A 9th Dan Shotokan master and early World Karate Federation (WKF) referee, Sasaki Toshiatsu began his karate journey at age 15 under the legendary Masatoshi Nakayama, a direct disciple of Gichin Funakoshi. With a sharp mind honed by studies in Economics, Sasaki Toshiatsu’s vision for JKMO was unyielding: forge karate as pure as iron, as precise as a blade.
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Shotokan, Sasaki Toshiatsu traveled the world, igniting dojos with his unbreakable technique and fierce spirit.
His wife is Yasuko, and children are Yoshiatsu and Hiromi. Until his passing on August 3, 2023, Sasaki Toshiatsu remained a titan, planting seeds of discipline and ferocity in every corner of the globe.
After the passing of Kancho Sasaki Toshiatsu in 2023, Sensei. Sumi Takuro Head coach of Japan was appointed as the Koncho of the JKMO International Organization, while Shihan. Tsoy Oleg, Head Coach of Russia was appointed as the Chief Instructor, marking the establishment of a globally unified JKMO organization.
In Sri Lanka, we honor his legacy by sculpting every student into a living echo of his ironclad resolve and razor-sharp precision.
The Japan Karate Maruyoshikai Organization (JKMO), formally registered under the Ministry of Sports of Sri Lanka, has developed rapidly, especially in the Eastern and Southern provinces, earning many notable achievements. Among the early pioneers was Shihan Ganapathipillai Ramachandran from Batticaloa, associated with the Budokan Karate tradition. He played a major role in spreading karate across many districts, producing numerous instructors. A highly respected figure, he served four times as the President of the Sri Lanka Karate Federation and also led the Referee Committee. His leadership laid the foundation for the formation of the Japan Karate Maruyoshikai Organization in Sri Lanka, which was fully established with the arrival of Sasaki Toshiatsu in 1999.
After the passing of Shihan Ramachandran, Shihan Dananjaya Abeyawardana became the President of JKMO Sri Lanka, with Shihan Eng. S. Murugendran appointed as Vice President. The JKMO Executive Committee is being as the Governing body of JKMO Sri Lanka and its Development under the Head Quarters of Japan.
Shihan Eng.S. Murugendran, 6 Dan Black belt holder( Japan) 7 Dan (SLKF) is being as the President /Chief Instructor and Examiner of Eastern Province.With over three decades of his teaching experience, has produced many black belt holders and instructors, and has guided students to over fifteen national-level and three South Asian-level achievements. He is also recognized as the first South Asian referee from the North-Eastern Province. His establishment of multiple training branches in the Eastern Province such as Kalmunai , Mavadivembu continues to strengthen the physical and mental development of students and working community, contributing significantly to the growth of karate in Sri Lanka.
The Japan Karate-do Maruyoshikai Organisation (JKMO), a global pillar of traditional Shotokan karate since 1965, proudly roots its legacy in Sri Lanka’s vibrant spirit. With dojos igniting discipline across Southern to Eastern Provinces and beyond, JKMO Sri Lanka isn’t just training bodies. It’s forging resilient souls inspired by Master Sasaki Toshiatsu’s timeless wisdom.
JKMO Sri Lanka channels decades of global expertise into every strike and stance. Our senseis aren’t casual coaches. They’re devoted guardians of Shotokan, blending Japanese precision with Sri Lanka’s unyielding grit to craft warriors who thrive in life’s arena.
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Rooted in pure Shotokan fundamentals, our sessions ignite kihon, kata, and kumite for everyone. From wide-eyed kids building focus in junior programs to families bonding through shared sweat, and elite athletes chasing black-belt glory. No barriers, just breakthroughs.
Originally, the martial art Te (“Hand”) developed in Okinawa as a system of self-defense. Due to Okinawa’s frequent contact and exchange with China, it is certain that the Okinawan martial art was influenced by Chinese kempo at some point during its development. However, with only oral tradition and no formal contemporary written records, it is not certain exactly when the art called Kara-Te first emerged in Okinawa. It is believed that it developed roughly 500 years ago, when the dynastic ruler King Shoha unified the region after decades of warfare and issued an edict banning the possession of weapons on the island.
The JKMO karate philosophy emphasizes balance, unity, and personal growth through kihon, kata, and kumite. These practices form an inseparable trinity, refining techniques and fostering effortless movement and mental clarity. Rooted in Bushido, JKMO cultivates a harmonious mind-body connection, promoting strength, peace, and humility. Guided by the Dojo Kun, students embrace honesty, effort, respect, and emotional control, striving for wholeness both in the dojo and in life.
The foundation of karate is the kihon (basic techniques), the kata (forms), and the kumite (sparring). Upon these three rest all technique, all speed, all strength and all progress in karate. They are, in essence, one. And they must be studied as one: without the kihon basic techniques, there can be neither kata nor kumite. Likewise, kata separated from kumite is simply rote movement unseasoned with the knowledge that comes from application. Finally, kumite without kata loses the characteristic agility and effortless smoothness inherent in karate. Kihon is kata is kumite.
At JKMO Organizations, all our instructors are specially trained and licensed to teach. Each of them must train extensively and complete the JKMO’s unique specialist instructor training program before receiving certification to fulfil the various functions they are responsible for within the JKMO.
The JKMO offers three basic kinds of qualifications: authorized Instructor qualifications (for teaching karate); authorized Judge qualifications (for judging and refereeing at tournaments); and authorized Examiner qualifications (for testing and evaluating Dan, instructors and other types of qualification). Typically, it is only those who are already qualified instructors who are eligible for the other two types.
There are 10 Kyu and 10 Dan in JKMO karate. To obtain certification for each rank, you must fulfil the certification requirements and complete the testing procedure. Testing – or grading – is carried out by a panel of instructors authorized as JKMO technical examiners.
Typically, Dan grading sessions take place 01 times per year. In order to be eligible for testing, you must first have gained the appropriate amount of continuous experience at your current rank. Then, depending on the level of Dan you are being graded for, you may have to take in your own country or region.
The JKMO Karate Organization has grown into a prominent international institution through the dedicated efforts of its founder, Kancho Sasaki Toshiatsu. Its branches continue to uphold and advance the art of Karate in accordance with his teachings and Techniques. The distinguished instructors trained by him possess the capability to carry forward Sasaki’s legacy for generations to come.
At JKMO Sri Lanka, our structured programs ignite passion and precision in every practitioner. Rooted in the authentic Shotokan tradition of Master Sasaki Toshiatsu, we offer tailored sessions across our dojos in Southern and Eastern Provinces. From kids discovering their first kata to adults mastering kumite, our classes blend Sri Lanka’s vibrant spirit with Japan’s disciplined legacy, forging warriors of body, mind, and soul.
Awaken the beast. Plant your feet like ancient cedars, launch punches that rumble like distant thunder. Here, fear dissolves in the first sweat; courage takes root
Elevate your skills with refined techniques, deeper kata exploration, and controlled kumite, designed to sharpen focus and boost agility for growing martial artists.
For dedicated practitioners, this elite training hones precision, power, and strategy, preparing you for black-belt mastery and competitive excellence.
Tailored for grown-ups of all levels, these classes blend fitness, technique, and mental fortitude, offering a path to personal growth and martial prowess.
Practical, real-world techniques to empower you with confidence and safety, combining Shotokan’s precision with effective strategies for all skill levels.
JKMO Sri Lanka transformed my focus and strength. The senseis in Colombo pushed me to break my barriers with every kata, blending discipline with Sri Lanka’s vibrant energy. It’s more than karate – it’s a way of life.
Training at the Batticaloa HONBU Dojo gave me confidence to face any challenge. The practical Shotokan techniques are perfect for real-world protection, taught with passion and precision.
JKMO’s Kandy dojo is my second home. The intense kumite sessions and kata drills built my resilience, proving pain is just progress in disguise. This is where warriors are made!
Join Us to kick start your martial arts journey. Feel free to contact for more enquiry.
Honbu Dojo12/11C, Old Kalmunai Road, Kallady, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
0094-0777696923, 0094-0766296923
Monday - Sunday: 08:00 AM -08:00 PM
