6. IFK World Kata Championships 2024 - RESULTS
/The 6th IFK World Kata Championships was held on October 4th in K2 Crawley (England).
IFK Poland Summer Camp 2024
/From 21 to 31 July, the picturesque seaside town of Łeba hosted a memorable karate camp organised by the Polish IFK Karate Organisation. Participants from Przemyśl, Medyka, Katowice and Wrocław came together for ten days of intensive training, sharing their passion and commitment to improving their martial arts skills.
The daily training schedule was structured with four sessions per day, offering participants a comprehensive programme designed to hone their skills and push their limits. The training was divided into specialised modules:
Kumite: These sessions focused on preparing participants for upcoming tournaments and provided an opportunity to hone fighting skills. They were also instrumental in selecting the team for the upcoming British Open tournament.
Kata: Karatekas immersed themselves in the art of forms with an emphasis on precision and tradition. The sessions were part of the preparation for the World Championships in October and helped to build a strong national team.
General training: These sessions were designed to build overall physical stamina and technical skills, while fostering the mental resilience required of a true warrior.
The camp benefited from the expertise of an outstanding team of instructors, including Shihan Jan Wac, Sensei Sylwester Gołąbek, Sensei Janusz Młot, Sensei Olgierd Kempa, Senpai Marcin Wac, Senpai Rafał Wieczorowski and Senpai Bartek Malec. A special guest who shared his vast knowledge and expertise was the world renowned fighter - Senpai Grzegorz Kędzierski. Their guidance ensured that each session was both challenging and enriching, allowing the participants to grow as martial artists.
A highlight of the camp were the examinations for both student and master ranks. We are pleased to announce that Sensei Olgierd Kempa achieved the 3rd Dan and Senpai Iga Sczygieł the 1st Dan, marking significant milestones in their karate journeys.
Beyond the rigorous training, the camp was also a time of camaraderie and shared experiences. The seaside setting provided the perfect backdrop for the participants to bond and create lasting memories. As the camp drew to a close, the atmosphere was filled with a mixture of exhaustion and fulfilment, a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.
As we reflect on this unforgettable experience, we eagerly look forward to the next gathering, where we will continue to strive for excellence in our martial arts journey. Osu!
Boot Camp Kyokushin - IFK ROMANIA
/Between July 26-28, Kyokushin Boot Camp -IFK ROMANIA organized by Power Karate Dojo, Sensei Laurentiu Bobocea took place under the auspices of IFK ROMANIA, where we invited Shihan Eddy Gabathuler 8 Dan country representative IFK Switzerland and member of the IFK board. The camp was attended by representatives of IFK ROMANIA dojos and the focus was on Kata, preparation for the World Championship and military training. Boot Camp Kyokushin - IFK ROMANIA takes place every year at the end of July, and Shihan Eddy has already confirmed his presence for the next year, 2025. Congratulations to the organizing club and to Sensei Laurentiu, thanks to Shihan Eddy for the lessons offered and to all the
participants!
IFK Switzerland Summer Camp 2024
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The annual IFK Switzerland Kyokushinkai summer camp was held from July 20th to 23rd at the Schlossfeld Sports Complex in Willisau. This year, we were honored to have Shihan David Pickthall, 7th DAN and President of the IFK, as an instructor and special guest. Over 90 Karatekas from 15 Dojos gathered to benefit from Shihan David's expertise and the presence of all the Swiss Shihans.
The training sessions were organized by belt color to help participants consolidate their existing knowledge while challenging them with new concepts and techniques. Classic Kihon sessions were complemented with innovative methods to enhance both physical and mental flexibility. Higher grades particularly benefited from Bunkai training, deepening their understanding of the practical applications of Katas. Our national Kata team also prepared intensively for the upcoming world championships in October. Additionally, a referee course on Kata was conducted on Sunday evening by our referee committee.
Among the many training activities, the 30-man Kumite on Monday afternoon stood out as a crowning finale. Participants applied their newly acquired skills in this rigorous and thrilling challenge.
Despite the intense summer heat, the camp was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the cultivation of both old and new friendships. The Sayonara Party, with a "Black and White" dress code, showcased some newfound talents and evoked a few tears as the camp came to a close.
We reflect on an instructive, sweaty, occasionally painful, but always motivating summer camp filled with great atmosphere and camaraderie. We eagerly anticipate next year's camp, scheduled for July 19th – 22nd, 2025.
Thank you to all who participated and contributed to making this event a remarkable success. See you next year! Osu!
2024 USA-IFK Kyokushin Summer Camp
/The 2024 USA-IFK Kyokushin Summer Camp was held in New York, July 17-21. Our special guest instructors for this years camp were Shihan Janine Davies (6th Dan) and Shihan Chris Davies (5th Dan). Both teachers shared a wealth of knowledge gained in their decades of training, competing and coaching at both a national and international level.
The 80 plus students who attended were treated to intense training in kata with sessions also devoted to knockdown fighting by two of the top competitors to ever come out of the UK. As many know Shihan Janine has won multiple kata championships competing at the national level and in Europe and was a finalist in the 1st World Kata Championships.
The camp opened on the evening of Wednesday July 17th with a session the USA-IFK Honbu Dojo in Rochester, New York. On Thursday and Friday the camp continued with two sessions held each day at Gray Wolf Kyokushin Dojo in Holley, New York.
There is something about training outdoors and Upstate New York is home to many beautiful parks complete with forests, rivers, and stunning waterfalls. The first session on Saturday was held at the Holley Canal Park which include the Holley Canal Falls. Camp attendees then traveled to the historic and scenic Letchworth State Park. Letchworth State Park has been referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the East” and was voted the best park in the United States in 2015! The Genesee River flows through the park which is roughly 17 miles long and includes 14,427 acres and 66 miles of walking trails. After a second morning session and lunch, two more sessions followed in the afternoon.
On Sunday morning the camp moved to another of New Yorks beautiful parks, the Hamlin Beach State Park where Shihan Janine led beach training on the shores of Lake Ontario. The camp concluded on Sunday afternoon with a session devoted to IFK Kata Competition. This included a detailed breakdown of the judging process and how to be a better judge. For competitors it helped them better understand what judges are looking for and how to avoid simple mistakes to maximize their score.
Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan) would like to extend his sincere gratitude and thanks to both Shihan Janine Davies (6th Dan) and her husband Shihan Chris Davies (5th Dan). Their detailed instruction and Shihan Janine’s demonstrations of kata were an inspiration to everyone! In particular those who are preparing for the upcoming World Kata Championships!
On behalf of USA-IFK President Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan) and IFK-USA Chairman Shihan Sean Schenker (5th Dan), the USA-IFK Kyokushin organization wishes to thank all the staff and volunteers that helped with this years camp. You are the ones who make it all possible! OSU!
IFK Canada Summer Camp - 2024
/The IFK Canada Summer Camp brought together dojos from Laval, Montreal, Mascouche, St-Fabien, Ste-Luce, Rimouski, and Ste-Anne-des-Monts in a true spirit of camaraderie and family. It was an opportunity for self-improvement during the Kyokushin grading that also took place during the week end.
Shihan Réal, Shihan Gaetan, Shihan Mike Zimmerman, Sensei François, and our guest from Russia, Sensei Sergei, generously shared their expertise in kata, kihon, kumite, and self-defense throughout the weekend. We were also fortunate to participate in a Muay Thai workshop led by Geoffrey Rivière.
The seminar was organized by Sensei Jean François and Shihan Réal. Congratulations to Sensei François, who was honored as IFK Canada's Personality of the Year. The 90 karatekas present left with many new skills. We are very excited for next year's summer camp as we will welcome IFK President Shihan David Pickthall!
IFK Aruba Spring Kyokushin Camp - 2024
/Sensei Zairo Ruiz & Senpai Brian Marchena (IFK Aruba) welcomed Shihan Sean Schenker (USA IFK) & Senpai Jonathan Gonzalez (IFK Costa Rica) to lead the 2024 Aruba Spring training camp. Approximately 50 students of all kyu ranks attended this year's 4-day camp. Hard work, sweat, brother/sisterhood, memorable locations and detailed IFK training were part of the overall experience. The three integral pillars of the IFK (Kihon, Kata, Kumite) were all covered in detail and dedicated to the spirit of the IFK.
Shihan Sean Schenker (5th dan) conveyed his experience on our beautiful island and the enthusiasm which he could feel from all participants at the camp which he led together with multiple International Kyokushin tournaments champion Senpai Jonathan Gonzalez.
The camp ended with Shihan Schenker, Sensei Zairo & Senpai Brian greeting Mr. Jan Hendrik (Endy) Croes, Minister of Education & Sports of Aruba, each receiving the prestigious 4D medal of Aruba from the minister himself:
Desire
Dedication
Discipline
Determination
Organized by Tokon Dojo, this was the camp’s second year of many more to come. Our gratitude goes to Sensei Zairo Ruiz (Country Representative IFK Aruba and main instructor Tokon Dojo Aruba) and Senpai Brian Marchena (Instructor Tokon Dojo Aruba) for putting together another amazing camp!
Special thanks to Shihan Monaco for his guidance in opening the doors of the IFK to all. The USA IFK appreciated the opportunity to share with such an incredible dojo in Aruba, and we continue to look forward to making more Kyokushin memories together in the future. OSU!
OSU!!
IFK Kumite Swiss Championship 2024
/Last Saturday, 4th May, the Karate Club Anglikon organised this year's IFK Swiss Kumite Championships. 72 fighters from 19 dojos from all over Switzerland travelled to Anglikon to fight the winners of the respective categories in over 100 duels.
The Anglikon dojo and its numerous helpers organised a superb tournament in the new Hofmattenturnhalle in Wohlen and the many fans who had travelled to the venue created the right atmosphere. There were many tough and fair fights at a high level, and fortunately all the fighters were able to return home at the end of the day without any significant injuries.
We would like to thank the Karate Club Anglikon for the great organisation, the fighters for their spirit and the coaches, referees and fans who travelled with them for their support.
OSU
SEMINAR RECAP - GRAY WOLF DOJO, USA April 21 and 22, 2024
/The USA-IFK was blessed to have two of the top instructors in the world in the same dojo at the same time! Students were treated to instruction by a special guest of Shihan Michael Monaco, Shihan Eddy Gabathuler of IFK-Switzerland. During the two evenings, instruction on kihon, tournament fighting and street fighting was engrained into the student through sweat and hard work. Shihan Eddy continued to press the theme, “Train Your Brain”, over and over, leaving students tired and inspired physically and mentally. Thank you both Shihan Monaco and Shihan Gabathuler for this fantastic opportunity! Osu
IFK Canada Seminar Report - April 4th to April 7th 2024
/On April 3rd to April 10th we had the visit and the pleasure to attend an IFK World Seminar hosted by Shihan Eddy Gabathuler - IFK Switzerland Country Representative & IFK World Board Member. He visited the new IFK CANADA headquarters, Karaté Mascouche, based in the Province of Quebec, Canada.
This amazing and wonderful event was attended by IFK Canada Board Administration Members: Sensei Francois Presseault - Country Representative & President, Shihan Gaetan Sauvé, Shihan Real Gagnon - IFK Canada Advisors, Sensei Jean François Verreault - Treasure, Sensei Pascal Hemond - General Secretary IFK Canada and several other Sensei’s and Kohai’s.
Several Dojos from all over the United States, Province of Quebec and Ontario were represented. The event was also honored by the presence of Shihan Mike Monaco, USA Country Representative and member of the IFK World Board. 10 Dojos and over 55 participants.
Shihan Eddy landed in Montreal on Wednesday April 3rd, we took advantage of his presence over a homemade dinner to discuss Karate extensively along with several uprising projects in IFK Canada.
The action began on Thursday April 4th afternoon with a private training session at KaratéMascouche Dojo. Detailed explanations were given on physical preparation before training, explosiveness in Knockdown, and physical conditioning. Needless to say, that it was an intense session.
Thursday evening brought a surprise at Karaté Mascouche as Shihan Eddy honored us by teaching a class on the 10th Kihon and Zenkutsu Dachi to white belts. The evening continued with a private Kata training session for Sempaï Raphael Descheneaux in preparation for the IFK World Kata Championship 2024. Following this intensive session, the students received an inspiring lesson about fighting along with Kyokushin self-defense techniques. Needless to say, it was extraordinary.
The agenda continued Friday April 5 with a private session on angles in Knockdown Fighting for the Karaté Mascouche team, along with some extraordinary kicking techniques. The team left the training session highly inspired. The real program kicked off and started on Friday evening with the arrival of all members of dojos from USA and Canada. The first two hours of the seminar passed quickly, focusing on explosiveness and self-defense based on Kyokushin approach! We all left the training session highly motivated for the following day!
Saturday arrived with intensive six hours of training for all! Sunday - The final touch!
Shihan Eddy quickly set the rhythm of the day by working our muscles in the Kyokushin style. He then opened our minds, one lesson at a time, covering Kihons, Renraku from the IFK syllabus, gradations, combat, and street self-defense. It was not only highly enriching but also incredibly interesting for dojo owners who can teach it afterward. Shihan Eddy is simply a grand master in technique, teaching, and martial knowledge.
Saturday evening was spent enjoying a good dinner together with friends and family members, reconnecting friendships, establishing new connections, and strengthening the unique IFK family bond. Sunday morning arrived swiftly in Mascouche, marking the final touch training session and belt promotions of our New Shihan Mikhail Zimerman, our new Yondan – Sensei Jean -Francois Verreault, Sensei Sylvain D’Astout and Sensei Denis Lyrette. We reflected on the themes of the past hours, 10 hours of training in 3 days, focusing on Kihon, Ippon Kumite, Renraku, all from the perspective of Kyokushin for the street. Participants learned so much and were so inspired by Shihan Eddy to follow their Kyokushin path with an open mind.
Shihan Eddy and Shihan Monaco honored us by awarding Shodan, Nidan, Yodan, and Godan ranks on behalf of IFK World. The word "Family" was celebrated during these belt promotions. The quality of IFK karatekas is incomparable. Thanks to the knowledge gained under Shihan Eddy's guidance, everyone has become better martial artists, with a much broader understanding of our IFK syllabus techniques.
IFK Switzerland - 21st Budo Training Day
/On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, Shihan Eddy Gabathuler, 8th DAN, organised the 21st Budo training day, which was held in the gym in Felsberg. The training was organised as usual: 9.30 to 11.30 am Kihon and test combinations in groups, 12.30 to 14.30 pm Katas in groups and from 16.30 to 17.00 pm combat training and fighting in two groups. These were divided into over and under 16-year-olds. The following Karatekas acted as Instructors:
- Shihan Rolf Imhof, 5th DAN
- Sensei Fritz Trautmann, 4th DAN
- Sensei Barbara De Patre, 4th DAN
- Sensei Dominic Frey, 3rd DAN
- Sensei Walter Kösters, 3rd DAN
- Sensei Mirco Furger, 3rd DAN
A total of 56 Karatekas from seven IFK Switzerland Kyokushinkai Dojos - from Ilanz, Mörschwil, Oftringen, Strengelbach, Wettingen, Wohlen and Chur - took part in the training sessions. We would like to thank the Instructors and Karateka’s for their attendance, the great atmosphere and their hard work. We hope to see you again in 2025 - OSU.
The 13th IFK Uruguay Summer Camp
/The 13th IFK Uruguay Summer Camp was held on March 8-10, 2024 in Salinas, Canelones, Uruguay.
55 karatekas from all the IFK Uruguay dojos and a team from IFK Brazil gathered once again to train together under the guidance of this year Camp´s instructors: Shihan Janine Davies (Head of the IFK Kata Committee), Shihan Jeovaldo Barreto (IFK Brazil Country Representative), and Shihan Germán Carballo (IFK Uruguay Country Representative).
The Camp started on Thursday evening, with stretching and makiwara exercises guided by Shihan Carballo in the forest. Kiais resonated throughout the whole complex and were the perfect start for the camp setting the mood for the following days.
We woke up well before sunrise on Friday and trained renraku and self defense moves on the beach with Shihan Carballo; enjoying the view of a beautiful sunrise. Shihan Davies led the following two sessions where she, as the great master that she is, guided everyone through complex katas in such a way that even red belts could follow katas they´ve never done before. One session took place at the beach and the other one indoors. The first part of the Kuro Obi exam took place between these two training sessions, with two karatekas who gave their best as candidates for their 1st Dan grade.
The day ended with an evening session led by Shihan Barreto, in which he shared all his knowledge and experience as a kumite fighter teaching us several of his signature kicks and combinations.
Saturday also included 4 training sessions, 3 focussed on kata with Shihan Davies and 1 on kumite techniques with Shihan Barreto. The evening kata session was for brown and black belts only, but many of the lower grades were so excited that they asked for permission to watch the class!
Sunday was the last day of our Summer Camp. Shihan Davies led the kata session before breakfast; and the last one was - as always - the kumite session, with the 20-kumite-test for the two kuro obi candidates. The Summer Camp ended with the Instructors' speeches, presenting everyone with their attendance certificates and stamped passports; and congratulating the two new IFK Uruguay Kuro Obis. After the sayonara lunch, everyone returned home.
A special session was held at night at the Hombu Dojo with kuro obis from Uruguay and Brazil led by Shihan Janine Davies; during which she shared her best tips, tricks and techniques to work on specific sections of difficult katas to help us reach the highest level possible. A barbecue was held afterwards at Shihan Carballo's home where we just relaxed and enjoyed each other's company, stories and anecdotes.
The Brazilian team returned home on Monday, and we did a little sightseeing with Shihan Janine who joined us in our traditional post-camp stretching session on Monday at the Hombu Dojo. She flew back home on Tuesday afternoon.
We started with the Camp with three countries, three different mother tongues, and one common language: Kyokushin.... by the end of the Camp we added friends to that list!
We want to thank everyone who helped with the organization and those who attended the camp (either training or not). Every Summer Camp is special, but this for sure will be a hard one to forget!
Whilst this Camp has just ended, we are already working towards the next one; see you in 2025!
OSU
5th Annual United States International Kyokushin Championships
/Osu! 2024 has got off to a great start for the USA-IFK Kyokushin on Saturday, January 27th with the 5th Annual United States International Kyokushin Championships! The tournament venue was the world famous Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
It was an awesome day of competition and camaraderie and a great turnout with competitors coming from all over the United States and other countries. There were participants from 51 dojos, 22 organizations, 15 states plus Washington DC, and 7 countries including Aruba, Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Mongolia, and Poland.
On behalf of USA-IFK President Shihan Mike Monaco (8th dan) and Chairman Shihan Sean Schenker (5th dan) we would like to thank all the competitors, spectators, along with the officials, staff, and members of our USA-IFK family for their support. No event of this magnitude happens without the help of those both in front of and behind the scenes. A big OSU to all of you! We also want to once again thank our special guest Shihan Ted Oyama! OSU!
5th Annual United States International Kyokushin Championships
Knockdown Results
FK-01 Male Lightweight Division (-70kg)
1. Jack Dunphy USA IFK-Fighting Spirit Dojo
2. Daymar Brown USA Zhang Sah Martial Arts
3. Ramazan Isliamov USA Kyokushin Fight Club
FK-02 Male Middleweight Division (-80kg)
1. Jack Sweeney USA IFK-S&S Fitness & Martial Arts
2. Sebastian Bonislawski USA Kanku Dojo
FK-04 Male Super Heavyweight (+89kg) Division
1. Jonathan Gonzalez Costa Rica IFK Martial Arts and Training Center
2. Hannes Drechsler Germany IFK Germany
3. Harun Abdur-Rahim United States IFK-Endicott Kyokushin Karate
4. Andronov Vyacheslav United States Dallas Kyokushin Karate
FK-06 Female Heavyweight Division (+60kg)
1. Audrey Bartholomay USA IFK-S&S Fitness & Martial Arts
2. Alanna Olive-Smith USA Capital Kyokushin-Kan
3. Jessica Krause Germany IFK Germany
Female Lightweight Division
1. Jessica Krause Germany IFK Germany
2. Lyric Schenker USA IFK-Fighting Spirit Dojo
FK-08 Male Veterans Middleweight Division (-85kg)
1. Ociesielski Marek USA Seiken-Dojo
2. Kevin Felix USA James Dojo
FK-08A Male Seniors Middleweight Division (-85kg)
1. Tomasz Puzon Poland IKO Nakamura
2. Luigi Fioravanti USA Central Florida Kyokushin
FK-09 Male Veterans Heavyweight +85 kilos
1. Robert Grant USA Forge Dojo
2. Shemallian Arrieta USA Central Florida Kyokushin
3. Jaroslaw Kurowicki USA Seiken-Dojo
IFK India - 2nd International Open Full Contact Karate Championship 2024
/The 2nd International Open Full Contact Karate Championship 2024, organized by IFK India at Guwahati's TA Indoor Stadium, in Assam, India, was held on January 6th and the 7th, 2024. All participants displayed remarkable skill and expertise across diverse age and weight categories. The event's seamless execution underscored its significance in the Kyokushin community.
RESULTS
Kumite Boys Under 5 years.
1st :- Bhagyansh Chaudhary
2nd :- Uvwan Kunwar
3rd :- Danish Haloi
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Kumite Boys Under 7 years.
1st :- Piush Tamang
2nd :- Ronav Pratim Borah
3rd :- Arinjoy Sharma
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Kumite Boys Under 9 years.
1st :- Nipul Sonar
2nd :- Satyam Sharma
3rd :- Jyotishman Hazarika
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Kumite Boys Under 11 years.
1st :- Adriano Kuli
2nd :- Abhigyan Upadhya
3rd :- Gitartha Baruah
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Kumite Boys Under 13 years.
1st :- Sajish Bhujel
2nd :- Devarsh Rajkonwar
3rd :- Anuraj Chetry
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Kumite Boys Under 15 years.
1st :- Ayush Chetry
2nd :- Bhibon Phukan
3rd :- Ashutosh Jaiswal
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Kumite Boys Under 17 years.
1st :- Dinesh Bham
2nd :- Bibek Bardewa
3rd :- Boten Tani Doley
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Kumite Senior Boys Below 55kgs.
1st :- Gifor Klein
2nd :- Narayan Praja
3rd :- Shaiphyrkat Halai
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Kumite Senior Boys Below 60kgs.
1st :- Resham Tamang
2nd :- Purna Gurung
3rd :- Ranojay Dey
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Kumite Senior Boys Below 70kgs.
1st :- Bikram Acharya
2nd :- Francis Makri
3rd :- Akash Sen
2nd International Open Full Contact Karate Championship 2024.
Organized by IFK India.
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Kumite Girls Under 5 years
1st :- Susmita Roy
2nd :- Navya Bora
3rd :- Tejaswini Chhotary
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Kumite Girls Under 7 years
1st :- Kiron Chhota Ray
2nd :- Sanvi Lahon
3rd :- Abha Gogoi
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Kumite Girls Under 9 years
1st :- Kristi Lahon
2nd:- Krittika Talukdar
3rd :- Mridini Patowary
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Kumite Girls Under 11 years
1st :- Darshee Mazumdar
2nd :- Lebo Sema
3rd:- Prachi
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Kumite Girls Under 13 years
1st :- Madhuri Gogoi
2nd :- Anuchika Upadhyay
3rd :- Pratima Chetry
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Kumite Girls Under 15years
1st :- Sharawati Sharma
2nd :- Bondita Upadhya
3rd :- Shreya Mukherjee
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Kumite Girls Under 17 years
1st :- Sibani Ale Magar
2nd :- Dikshya Magar
3rd :- Anushka Kumari
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Kumite Senior Girls Under 55kgs
1st :- Anisha Tamang
2nd :- Priyanka Prasad
3rd :- Khushi Sonar
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Kumite Senior Girls Under 65kgs
1st :- Kipile Chetry
2nd :- Maghirita Klein
3rd :- Nishu Tamang
The XIII IFK Uruguay Summer Camp
/The XIII IFK Uruguay Summer Camp will be held on March 8-10, 2024 in Salinas, Canelones, Uruguay.
Shihan Janine Davies (Head of the IFK Kata Committee), Shihan Germán Carballo (IFK Uruguay Country Representative), and Shihan Jeovaldo Barreto (IFK Brazil Country Representative) will be the instructors.
2nd International Karate Championship - Assam, India, 6th and 7th of January 2024.
/IFK India will co-host their second International Karate Championship in Assam, India on the 6th and 7th of January 2024
1st Austrian KO Cup 02 November 2024
/We are pleased to announce the 1st Austrian K.O.CUP 2024. A Kyokushin Karate tournament open to all federations and fullcontact Karate styles.
It will be a strong kumite tournament for children and adults in weight categories.
Save the date
The 31st American International Karate Championship
/The 31st American International Karate Championships were held on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 in Holley, New York. This renowned event is hosted by Shihan Michael Monaco (8th dan) and supported by the USA-IFK Kyokushin organization. Held annually, the AIKC attracts competitors from around the United States and Canada, as well as other countries. This years tournament saw more than 250 competitors competing in kata, weapons, semi-contact (knockdown rules with equipment), and knockdown. There were more than 750 spectators there to cheer them on.
No tournament is successful without the help of volunteers. USA-IFK President, Shihan Michael Monaco and AIKC Tournament Director Sensei Karl Biedlingmaier, wish to thank the multitude of volunteers who helped behind the scenes and made it all possible. We also wish to thank the many martial arts schools and organizations that continue to support the American International Karate Championships every year.
Coming up next for USA-IFK Kyokushin will be the 5th Annual United States International Kyokushin Championships on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Online registration will open soon. Visit uskyokushin.com .
Yerevan Open Cup 2023
/An international open tournament in Kumite and Kata will be held in Yerevan, Armenia, on December 23, 2023, for children, girls, juniors, men, and women.
The competition of the participants in KUMITE will be held into age and weight categories of boys and girls 6-7-year-old children 8-9-year-old children, 10-11-year-old children, 12-13-year-old juniors, 14-15-year-old juniors 16-17-year-old juniors, and 18 + year-old men and women.
Participants in KATA will be divided into the following age categories: 6-7-year-old children, 8-9-year-old children, 10-11-year-old children, 12-13-year-old juniors, 14-15-year-old juniors, 16-17-year-old juniors, 18 + year-old men and women.
The preliminary applications are admitted up to 10 December 2023
Address: Yerevan, str.Estonakan 12/1
E-mail: info@kyokushin.am
Telephone numbers: (+374 94) 40-42-45.
The following order is an official invitation to participate in the Tournament of the Armenian Kyokushin Karate Federation.
President Shihan Andranik Hakobyan
