In Remembrance of Hanshi Steve Arneil

On the first anniversary of the passing of our Founder Hanshi Steve Arneil, I ask you to spend some time today reflecting on what this great man has given the IFK.

As a direct student of Sosai Oyama, he was a leader who was at the forefront of the growth of Kyokushin in the 70s and 80s throughout Europe.

For nearly thirty years Hanshi developed the IFK to become what it is today: a truly global federation of likeminded Karateka that have mutual respect for one another regardless of gender, ethnicity, or grade.

Today we will mourn the loss of Hanshi Arneil knowing he lives on in the members of his organization, the IFK.

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Shihan David Pickthall

Conversation between Hanshi Arneil and the IFK Executive Board

As we approach the anniversary of our first year with Shihan David Pickthall as President we look back at the conversation between Hanshi Arneil and the IFK Executive Board.

This important moment reflected the progression in the growth of the IFK but has such sad emotions as our Founder would pass away within half a year.

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Announcement From Our President

The Loss Of Our Founder Hanshi Steve Arneil

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hanshi Steve Arneil who died suddenly on Friday 2nd July 2021 in London.

 His influence and impact on Kyokushin Karate internationally for nearly sixty years are immeasurable and he was, without doubt, an icon of the twentieth century who influenced many.

 There are no words to express the loss of Hanshi and our sympathies are extended to his family at this difficult time.

“There are times of suffering which remain

in our lives like black absolutes and are

not blotted out. Fortunate are those for whom

these black stars shed some sort of light.”

Hanshi shone a light in many people’s lives and that light will shine with us all eternally.

A full appreciation of Hanshi’s life and achievement will be published by the International Federation of Karate in due course.

Hanshi Arneil announces a new President of the International Federation of Karate

On January 14th, 2021 Hanshi Steve Arneil 10th Dan, has formally confirmed by letter that he has now retired from his position as President of the International Federation of Karate (IFK). 

Since 2013, it has been Hanshi’s wish that Shihan David Pickthall be his successor and this decision has been ratified by the IFK Board and the Country Representatives.

Hanshi will retain his role as Founder of the IFK and his place on the Board of the IFK.

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Training with Hanshi Steve Arnail

In the city of Crawley, which is located in the north-east of West Sussex county, 45 km south of London, the training was held in the Hanshi Steve Arneil dojo on the eve of the British Open / European Cup 2019. Hanshi was invited to held practice with some representatives of the IFK countries of Switzerland, Romania and Russia which took advantage of the master’s offer.

В городе Кроули, что расположен на северо-востоке графства Западный Суссекс в 45 км южнее Лондона, в додзе Ханши Стива Арнейла в преддверии Кубка Европы проходили финишные тренировки. Ханши пригласил потренироваться и предложением мастера воспользовались некоторые представители стран Швейцарии, Румынии и России. В мероприятии принял участие Президент WFKO - Шихан Александре Иванович Танюшкин 8 дан.