“Karate Workshop 2017” at the Consulate-General of Japan (February 14-16, 2017)
The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi is hosting the “Karate Workshop 2017” on February 14 to 16, 2017, at the Japan Information and Culture Centre
in cooperation with the Japan Karate Association (JKA). Karate is one of internationally recognized martial arts originating in Japan and has become popular
in Pakistan. Now it is believed that there are around 40000 Karate players in Pakistan. Also Karate will be included in the Olympic event from the Tokyo
Olympic Games 2020. In such a momentum, the workshop, with the presence of Mr. Katsutoshi SHIINA, a leading Karate player from Japan and JKA official
instructor, 7th Dan (The levels are divided into “Kyu” and “Dan”, and the levels start from Kyu (10 to 1) to Dan (1 to 10)) will offer opportunities not only for
the participants to train their skills but also for people of Pakistan to explore the fun and excitement of Karate. It will also promote the recognition of Karate as
a new Olympic sport in Pakistan and enhance the cultural relationship between Japan and Pakistan.
During the three-day workshop, there are around 50 Pakistani Karate players each day enjoying their skill-up through the training sessions and challenging for
Kyu or Dan promotion tests.
The Consulate General of Japan consider it important to establish the further relationships between Japan and Pakistan in various fields. The “Karate Workshop 2017”
will contribute to development of our cultural ties through the Japanese traditional martial art “Karate” and enhancement of cooperation in sport sector towards the
Tokyo Olympic Games 2020.
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For further information, please contact the Japan Information and Culture Center at the Consulate-General of Japan at Karachi: 35220800 (Ext. 134).
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