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Traditional Shotokan
Kihon, Kata, Kumite, stances, timing, power, body control and Karate-Do etiquette.
Discipline • Respect • Confidence • Fitness • Self-Defence
Train Strong.
Live Disciplined.
Professional Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do and WKF Sports Karate training for children, teenagers and adults across Howrah, West Bengal.
5th DanJTK Japan Black Belt
600+Students trained*
8Training locations
JTK JapanBlack Belt pathway
About the Academy
Traditional Shotokan Karate with modern training.
Elite Shotokan Karate Academy provides authentic Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do together with WKF Sports Karate competition training — all under one Academy.
Our training develops discipline, respect, confidence, concentration, fitness, coordination and self-defence skills. Students can build a strong traditional foundation while competition-focused athletes receive dedicated Kata and Kumite preparation.
We welcome children, teenagers and adults, with female instructors available for girls and female students. Kobudo traditional weapons training is also available.
Traditional Karate-DoWKF Sports KarateSelf-DefenceFitnessKobudo
One Academy. Complete Karate Training.
From beginner fundamentals to advanced training, grading and competition preparation, students can follow a structured Karate journey.
Training
Everything you need to grow in Karate.
Traditional martial-arts values combined with modern sports training.
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WKF Sports Karate
Competition-oriented Kata and Kumite preparation following WKF Sports Karate requirements.
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Self-Defence
Awareness, movement, confidence and practical martial-arts skills.
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Fitness & Conditioning
Strength, flexibility, stamina, agility, coordination and overall fitness.
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Girls & Women
Female instructors are available, including dedicated support for girls and female students.
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Kobudo
Opportunity to learn traditional Kobudo weapons training as part of martial-arts development.
Karate Journey
Progress step by step.
A structured pathway from beginner training to advanced Karate and competition.
01Beginner
Fundamentals, etiquette, fitness and basic techniques.
02Colour Belt
Kyu grading and progressive technical development.
03Black Belt
Eligible students can pursue JTK HQ Japan examination opportunities from India.
04Competition
District • State • National • International opportunities, subject to selection and eligibility.
Founder & Chief Instructor
Shihan Amin Ali
5th Dan Black Belt — JTK Japan
Train directly under Shihan Amin Ali, Founder & Chief Instructor of Elite Shotokan Karate Academy.
Through his guidance, the Academy has developed Black Belt students and State, National and International-level players. He maintains professional contact with JTK HQ Japan and serves as a Tournament Commission Member of Karate India Organisation (KIO).
Learn Directly. Train Correctly. Progress with Discipline.
Our Locations
8 training locations across Howrah.
Santragachi / RamrajatalaSantragachi Sporting Club
Ichapur, HowrahIchapur Shivaji Sangha Club
Bankra, HowrahBankra Sarat Pally Unnayan Samiti Club
Makardah, HowrahMakardah Ananda Sangha Club
Salap, HowrahSalap Sarbashri Sangha Club
Domjur, HowrahDomjur Shitala Bharowari Samiti
Domjur, HowrahSatish Smiriti Sangha
Chamrail, HowrahChamrail Mouchak Club
Training days, timings, map links and instructor details can be added to each location card when final details are supplied.
Training Gallery
Real training. Real students. Real Karate.
A selection of Academy training photographs.
Affiliations & Associations
Our Karate network.
Elite Shotokan Karate Academy is affiliated to Shotokan Traditional Karate-Do Association (STKA). STKA is affiliated to Japan Traditional Karate Association (JTK), Japan, and is presented by the Academy as an ISO-certified Karate association.
STKA membership/association details supplied for the Academy include Karate India Organisation (KIO) and Karate Association of Bengal (KAB). KIO is described by the Academy as being connected with the World Karate Federation (WKF), Asian Karate Federation (AKF), South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF) and Commonwealth Karate Federation (CKF). WKF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Kyu / Colour Belt Examination
Grading every 6 months.
The Academy conducts Kyu / Colour Belt Examinations every 6 months, helping students progress systematically through their Karate journey.
Successful students receive applicable certificates according to the examination system. Eligible students can also have opportunities to appear for JTK HQ Japan Black Belt examinations from India, with applicable certificates issued from Tokyo, Japan.
Championship Opportunities
Students can receive opportunities to participate in recognised Karate championships at:
District Level
State Level
National Level
International Level
Participation is subject to event rules, selection and eligibility.
Admissions Open
Start your Karate journey.
Children • Teenagers • Adults • Beginners • Advanced Students • Competition Players