Jokokan Ballerup Karate School is in everyday speech called JBA, and is a karate school where there is room for everyone who wants to train karate, regardless of age and gender. Everyone is welcome, as a family, as an exerciser or as an elite athlete.
JBA currently has 113 members, and has had a training room in Måløv Barefoot Hall since 2003. JBA are independent members of DGI.
JBA is a member of Shindenkan Denmark and through that of Shindenkan Scandinavia and Shindenkan Europe (Jokokan Europe), which is a member of the international non-political federations; Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai and Jokokan International, both of which have organizational headquarters in Japan.
We meet you where you are and take you on a journey in traditional multi-track martial arts.
When you start at OS, you enter a traditional martial arts world — a traditional multi-lane martial arts world — built on 1,000 years of history and experience. A world far from the competitive world that characterizes sports today.
An education in traditional multi-track martial arts through holistic thinking, with a unique martial arts system in Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do, and a 100% structured curriculum manual.
When you enter OUR Dojo (training hall), you will be welcomed by well-prepared and skilled instructors who will use all their skills to create a Dojo with:
Mutual respect and acceptance with room for everyone – adults and children – on the same team.
Very high skills in traditional multi-track martial arts.
Shindenkan value set.Â
Family concept - The Jokokan Karate schools run 100 % according to Shindenkan successful family concept, where children, teenagers and parents can train on the same team, which very few other sports and associations can offer!
There is room for everyone, and we are very proud of that
Shindenkan recognized more than 30 years ago that there was a need for special supportive concepts for children and young people, to promote healthy self-confidence, self-esteem, mutual respect and acceptance of each other.
In collaboration with municipalities, psychologists, educators and our own extensive teaching experience, the very successful JokoKidz and JokoTeens concept was launched, developed and tested in various municipalities. The concept has been continuously updated with the latest new knowledge. The concept was expanded with Asperger and autism concepts.
Later stress concepts for everyone. We have also added a family concept developed for the modern needs of a busy and hectic everyday life. The concepts are very successful and over the years have been shared with many other sports organisations, federations and municipalities for the common joy and development of our children and young people.
We are really happy about that!
Katsu-Jin - If you are over 50 and still want to train for life, you are welcome with us, because in the eyes of Shindenkan you are a role model. Life is what you make of it, and with us the glass is always half full! – Instead of half empty.
In Shindenkan, we take into account all the different phases of life, including the fact that we all get older. In order to contribute and support public health and quality of life, we encourage all our members to train throughout their lives.
Statistically many people over 50 say they are too old for martial arts. We say that today age is just a number, and your attitude to life is what matters.
We have therefore developed a concept that directly supports this - in all phases of life. Your age is taken into account, and you are supported in the fact that you can do much more than you and others tell you! Our Katsu-Jin concept has proven its success, and that is why we now have active, healthy and happy Yakami Shinsei-ryu practitioners in their 70s.
Those Katsu-Jin who achieve the brown or black belt are celebrated and recognized visibly, as hero or heroine during the major national joint events.
Katsu Kohaku-Jin - Those who carry a very special will in their heart.
If, approved by the Health Authorities, you have a documented disability of more than 8 %, but still want to train, then in the eyes of Shindenkan you are a role model.
"The life giving sword" - The way of giving.
In Shindenkan, we see opportunities more as positive challenges than as negative problems.
We recognize possibilities instead of limitations. In Shindenkan, we therefore pay tribute to our heroes and heroines who see possibilities instead of limitations, and prove it year after year.
They are role models and are recognized as such. Our members reflect the diversity of our active community.
This also means that our members can have documented physical injuries before they become members of Shindenkan.
These are usually quite common injuries after foot, knee, hip or shoulder operations, osteoarthritis in all forms or other physiological and anatomical conditions. But also stress injuries.
In Shindenkan we have developed a very successful Kohaku-Jin concept, with the help of the latest medical and psychological knowledge.
Our specialist medical team is our daily control team.
The probability of getting injured in Shindenkan is statistically on a level comparable with golf, yoga or sailing.
But if you are injured or you get an injury outside of Shindenkan, we have the rehabilitation tools to get you back on the horse efficiently and quickly.
Our Kohaku-Jin concept visibly recognizes our role models with shoulder marks that mark 3-9-15 years of training 😊
Shindenkan Ayame - Shindenkan is value-based, and we live by that at the Jokokan Karate Schools.
Our Ayame concept is used from the first day a new member enters the dojo (training hall). Our Ayame concept meets you where you are and takes you on a journey. We gradually build up your physical form and your well-being.
It always has an increasing positive impact like rings in the water on your life with increased self-confidence, self-esteem, body and psychological awareness. For more than 90 % of our members, a fitness subscription is no longer necessary.
Shindenkan philosophy is that it is best in terms of health to be as strong and healthy as possible for as many years as possible, both physically, mentally and spiritually. But also accept that we are all getting older.
It doesn't have to be big science and extremely complicated as many commercial providers would like it to be. In Shindenkan, 35 minutes are set aside for KataFIT and SKK (StretchKiKata) in both local and national training lessons. KataFIT and SKK are holistic health training on several levels, which uses the latest research, so that the training is the most effective injury prevention/training, stress-reducing and quality-of-life-promoting, in the shortest possible time.
KataFIT and SKK form a bridge between Eastern and Western research, as the starting point is 1,000 years of accumulated knowledge and skills from Japan's elite samurai warriors.
KataFIT and SKK are trained without aids, and can therefore be performed anywhere, at any time. Only for brown and black belt graduations are KataFIT and SKK directly included in the stop test process.
The Ayame concept is recognized through visible Ayame marks on three levels from and including the 2nd kyu, brown belt graduations. Until 2022, three Gold Ayame marks have been passed, which are the highest level, and all for girls.
Kuroi – black, which is the standard, has been achieved by many girls as well as boys of all ages. All proudly wear their Ayame badge of recognition.
In our karate school, we train the 1,000-year-old traditional multi-track martial art called Yakami Shinsei-ryu. The multi-track means that we train all the disciplines of the Japanese samurai according to holistic thinking and through our structured curriculum manual, which applies to all member schools in Shindenkan. We therefore train both melee and ranged combat, we train with classic and modern weapons and, not least, we train personal development for all our members through value sets and empowerment with a focus on meeting our members where they are. All WE want from you is that you have an open mind and that you want to learn Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do.Â
Unarmed combat means that we train you in understanding and skills in unarmed melee and ranged combat through the disciplines:
Armed combat means that we train you in understanding and skills in armed melee and ranged combat through the disciplines:
Personal development means that we train you in understanding and skills in full-body training, meditation in movement, increased self-confidence and self-esteem, values and leadership through the disciplines:
So when you enter OUR Dojo (training hall), you will be welcomed by very positive, well-prepared and skilled instructors who meet you with a smile and Mutual respect and acceptance | Space for everyone – adults, teenagers and children | Very high skills in traditional multi-track martial arts.
They will all strive to be role models of Shindenkan's value set and that means that in JBA there is room for everyone and special consideration is given to those who lead the way for others – role models over 50 and role models with an injury according to Arbejdsmarkedets Erhvervssikring's mental MED documentation – who carry a very special will in their heart.
Title: Jens Hanshi-dai
Graduated (2023):
Menkyo Omote
6th dan, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
6th dan Sr., Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
7th dan, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Shogo; Hanshi-dai
Trained since 1974
1974 – 1979 Gensei-ryu Genshi-kan 2nd kyu.
Trained in Shindenkan since 1989
1 training camp in Japan and 5 in Denmark with Soke Tonegawa Sensei
300+ training sessions with Yamana-Itotani Sensei (from 1989+)
Background: 1 adult child (HA Stud)
Occupation: Account Delivery Executive
Education:
Diploma engineer (DTU)
Acupuncturist
Zone therapist
Electrician
MBA.Stud. – Master of Business Administration
Title:Â Kjeld Renshi
Graduated (2024):
Joden Hiden
4th dan Sr., Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
5th dan, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
6th dan, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Shogo; Renshi
Trained since 1982
1982 – 1997 Gensei-ryu Genshi-kan 2nd dan. Tournament experience 600+ matches, 10+ different countries, 50+ medals, 2 x WC Bronze Japan.
Trained in Shindenkan since 1996
1 training camp in Japan and 2 training camps in Denmark with Soke Tonegawa Sensei 150+ training camps with Yamana-Itotani Sensei
Background: 2 teenage children
Occupation: IT Auditor Rigsrevisionen
Education: B. Computer Science.
Title: Anette Shishu
Graduated (2022):
Shoden
2nd dan, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
3rd dan, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
4th dan, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Trained in Shindenkan since 2007:
Ayame: GOLDEN IRIS (2016 and 2022)
POMW team 3 2013 Best and most consistent overall shooter.
Background: Married, 2 adult children (Lawyer, Cand Stud. Med).
Occupation: HR Business Partner & Lead
Education: Cand. Merc. Out.
Title: Shisho Adam
Graduated (2019):
1st dan, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
1st dan Sr., Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
2nd dan, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Trained in Shindenkan since 2008:
Ayame: Kuroi – Black
POMW: Team 5 2019, course I-III 3.5 months
Background:Â
Occupation: IT Specialist, Field Service
Education: BSc. HA, Cand. Stud. Merc.
Title: Shishó Viktoria
Graduated (2016):
1st dan, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
1st dan Sr., Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
2nd dan, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Trained in Shindenkan since 2007:
Ayame: GOLDEN IRIS (2015)
POMW team 5 2019 Best and most consistent overall shooter.
Background:Â
Occupation: Odense University Hospital
Education: BSc. Med., Cand. Stud. With.
Title: Shishó Pia
Graduated (2024):
1st dan, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
1st dan Sr., Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
2nd dan, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Trained in Shindenkan since 2010:
Ayame: Kuroi – Black
POMW team 4 2015 Best and most consistent overall shooter.
Background: 1 adult child (Bsc. Stud AI & Data)
Occupation: Analytical Professional Novo Nordisk A/S
Education:Â Cand. Scientist.
Our assistant instructors are, like our instructors, role models who see it as their noblest task, to meet you with a smile, to spread positivity and joy, to welcome you and help you become part of our community.
Title: William Shidoin
Graduated (2024):
1st kyu, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
1st kyu, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
1st dan, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Background:
Trained since 2014
Occupation:
Assistant coach CS:GO, Furesø
Education:
High school student.
Title: Shidoin Michael
Graduated (2023):
2nd kyu, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
1st kyu, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
1st kyu, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Background:
Trained since 2008
Occupation:
Business Development Director at Dedicom A/S
Education:
B.Sc. EE Electronics
Title: Shidoin Mads
Graduated (2023):
2nd kyu, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
1st kyu, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
1st kyu, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Background:
Trained since 2014
Occupation:
Children's instructor, gymnastics, Måløv Sports Association.
Education:
High school student
Title: Shidoin Helene
Graduated (2023):
2nd kyu, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
1st kyu, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
1st kyu, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Background:
Trained since 2014
Occupation:
Compliance, Jyske Bank
Education:
Bachelor of Laws
Title: Shidoin Jesper
Graduated (2023):
3rd kyu, Yakami Shinsei-ryu Taijutsu & Karate-do
2nd kyu, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai Jikitai Karate-do
2nd kyu, Bujutsu Kodosoku-kai sports Karate-do
Background:
Trained since 2011
Occupation:
Practice Lead, Business & Technology Solutions at Capgemini Denmark
Education:
CBS IT
Our association is approved as a democratic association in Ballerup Municipality under the Public Information Act with an independent CVR number and finances, and was founded in August 2002.
The highest authority in Jokokan Ballerup Karate School is the general assembly.
We hold a general meeting at the same time each year. Here, the board reviews the agenda of the year, including last year general meeting minutes, the chairman report, the annual accounts with documentation, budget, proposals for the coming season and the like.
All agenda items go to a vote, and are thus approved or rejected at the general meeting in accordance with the applicable statutes and guidelines.
In addition, progress on a strategic level, progress in all work areas, elections to the board and, if necessary, are reviewed.
The board of Jokokan Ballerup Karate School consists, according to the rules from Ballerup municipality, of at least 5 members, who are elected from among the members at the annual general meeting after democratic voting, for a 2-year period at a time.
Jokokan Ballerup Karate School works according to a 5-year strategic plan, and the day-to-day running of the association is handled by the elected board with 6 regular board meetings per year according to a fixed agenda and with minutes from each meeting.
All work in the association is voluntary and unpaid for the benefit of the members of Jokokan Ballerup Karate School and the local community. Over 90 % of all Jokokan Ballerup Karate School's income is invested back into the members. The remaining 10 % are used for administration and organizational development. Any annual surplus is put into a pool for unforeseen expenses and future investments.
Did you know that the first generation of the association, a Gensei-ryu Karate-do school, was established in Ballerup municipality already at the beginning of the 1970s? So we actually have more than 50 years of history in Ballerup Municipality!
The inauguration of the Barefoot Hall in 2003!Â
When you start at Jokokan Ballerup Karate School, you enter a traditional martial arts world that is based on 1,000 years of history and experience. We meet you where you are and take you on a journey in traditional multi-track martial arts.
You will be received by well-prepared, committed and skilled instructors who will use all their abilities to create
Mutual respect and acceptance, with room for everyone – adults, teenagers and children.
Monday and Wednesday
Starts 17.00 - 18.30
Practiced 18.45 - 20.45
Friday:
Practiced 17.00-20.45