JKS Benelux squad
The JKS Benelux squad brings together athletes committed to reaching higher levels in karate through a structured training program and competition-focused development. Athletes in the squad work on perfecting their techniques and building the physical & mental resilience required for competitions. Membership in the squad gives athletes the opportunity to participate in national and international events, with team selection made according to performance, preparedness, and event-specific suitability.
Check our calender for training dates and upcoming sessions.
Meet the trainers
Naruki Matsuzawa
Kumite & Kata
Ahlam el Yaakoubi
Kumite
Tanja Janssen
Kata
The athletes
Kata athletes
» Baalman, Anna
» Dierx, Gerry
» Faysal, Sahar
» Gemser, Ralph
» Gijbels, Oscar
» Hanssen, Casper
» Hengstman, Jinthe
» Janssen, Tanja
» Jovicic, Isabella
» Koppers, Nick
» Landman, Laura
» Lemmens, Aukje
» Matsuzawa, Naruki
» Neal, Emma
» Neal, Louis
» Nepper, Claire
» van den Eijssel, Ronald
» van Hutten, Kirsten
» Vermaat, Simon
» Wijngaarde, Catheleijne
Kumite athletes
» Akalai Houlich, Karim
» Alkassas, Rateb
» Bosshardt, Desmond
» Dierx, Gerry
» Faysal, Ali
» Gijbels, Oscar
» Gilis, Elise
» Günes, Alper
» Günes, Kerem
» Gyuler, Yaren
» Hanssen, Casper
» Heijmans, Dhanique
» Koppers, Nick
» Lemmens, Aukje
» Matsuzawa, Naruki
» Moreno Ruiz, Carolina
» Neal, Emma
» Neal, Louis
» Nuur, Dia
» Palmen, Ward
» Pollaris, Jo
» Roosen, Julot
» van Eck, Evan
» van Sloten, Femke
» Wilders, Arnold