About Junketsu Kai

Welcome to Junketsu Kai, the best karate association in the world. Located in Adelaide, Australia, we welcome individuals from all over the globe to experience our unique approach to martial arts. Learn more about our commitment to quality, our passionate instructors, and our dedication to helping you achieve your goals.

About us

Junketsu Kai is a distinguished full-contact karate association established in 2020, founded on the fundamental principles of purity, discipline, and unwavering commitment to traditional martial arts. Guided by the vision of Founder, Chairman, and Grandmaster Soshi Dr. Upali Mendis, the organisation embodies the true essence of full-contact karate, emphasising Sabaki techniques, strategic movement, and the timeless Samurai spirit.

At Junketsu Kai, our mission is to cultivate strong, disciplined, and morally grounded martial artists who not only excel in physical technique but also uphold the highest values of respect, honour, and integrity. Our training programs are designed to challenge the mind and body, fostering resilience, precision, and a deep understanding of authentic combat-based karate.

The association is supported by a dedicated leadership team of senior instructors, whose combined experience ensures the consistent transmission of technical excellence and traditional teachings across all affiliated dojos. As ambassadors of Soshi’s lifelong dedication to karate, they uphold the highest standards of instruction, discipline, and organisational leadership.

Today, Junketsu Kai continues to grow both locally and internationally, uniting practitioners who share a passion for full-contact karate rooted in tradition. Through seminars, grading events, competitions, and community engagement, we strive to inspire students of all ages to pursue personal growth, physical mastery, and the timeless warrior spirit that defines Junketsu Kai.

Why Junketsu Kai?

Junketsu Kai offers a unique and authentic path in full-contact karate, built on the principles of purity, discipline, and true martial spirit. Founded in 2020 by Soshi Dr. Upali Mendis, the association preserves the original essence of karate through Sabaki techniques, realistic combat training, and the timeless Samurai ethos.

Students choose Junketsu Kai because we provide structured, high-standard instruction led by experienced senior instructors who have trained directly under Sōshi and his earliest mentors. Our training is not only physically challenging but also promotes mental strength, respect, character development, and lifelong discipline.

Whether you seek technical mastery, personal growth, or a deeper connection to traditional full-contact karate, Junketsu Kai offers a community grounded in authenticity, excellence, and unwavering commitment to the true spirit of martial arts.

Join Our Community

Become part of a dedicated and disciplined martial arts family committed to the true spirit of full-contact karate. At Junketsu Kai, you will train under experienced instructors, develop strength and confidence, and grow within a supportive community that values respect, honour, and personal excellence. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, your journey starts here join our community and embrace the path of the Samurai spirit.

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“A true martial artist rises through discipline, courage, and unwavering spirit. Every challenge becomes a lesson, every setback a chance to grow stronger. In the dojo, we build our bodies, and in life, we build our character; this is the path of inner strength and the Samurai spirit.”

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