Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesian karate team secured seven medals at the 2025 Japan Karate Association (JKA) International Championship held at Amoranto Arena, Quezon City, Manila, the Philippines, on Sunday (28/9/2025).

“Participation in this championship is a concrete step to advance karate in Indonesia while proudly representing the nation internationally,” said JKA Indonesia Chief Instructor Suyana on Friday (3/10/2025), as quoted by antaranews.com.

Medal winners include Indra Fajar Dirgantara, who earned two silver medals in individual kata and kumite; Agoosh Yoosran, bronze in individual kumite; Armand Maris, bronze in individual kata; and three bronzes in team kumite from Firmansyah Putra, April Rustianto, and Armand Maris.

Suyana emphasized that Indonesia’s engagement in JKA events demonstrates its commitment to preserving the traditional budo karate philosophy while actively participating in modern competitive arenas. JKA Indonesia follows the style introduced by Sensei Sabeth Mukhsin and 

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