8th BGN Seminar in Romania

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From Friday, 04th April to Sunday, 06th April 2025, the 8th Budo Gym Napoca (BGN) seminar was organised in Toplita/Romania by Sensei Viorel Tatar, 4th DAN Kyokushinkai Kan. Shihan Edi Gabathuler, 8th DAN, from Switzerland was invited as instructor. The training sessions, which were attended by 68 karatekas from Cluj-Napoca, Patra Niamt, Sibiu, Alba Iulia, Iasi and Bacau, were held outdoors on a tennis court at the Banffy guesthouse. The training sessions included kihon, sanbon kumite, weapons training with tonfa and knife, combat training and fighting. On Saturday evening we had a great sayonara party. A total of four organisations were represented: Kyokushinkai Kan, International Federation of Karate (IFK), Ashihara and Isshin - Ryu. Among other things, old friendships were deepened and new ones made - OSU.

IFK Switzerland - 21st Budo Training Day

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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.

 

IFK Swtizerland - Pilatus Cup 2024

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On Saturday, 23 March 2024, the Kriens Karate School held the international Pilatus Cup in the disciplines of Kata and Kyokushinkai for the 23rd time. 104 competitors from a total of 12 dojos in Switzerland took part, as well as one delegation each from Wales, Germany and Belgium. The karateka were aged between 8 and 21. With the support of its loyal helpers, the Kriens Karate School was able to organise and run a successful tournament to promote young talent. Congratulations to all the karateka and a huge thank you to all the helpers, referees, coaches and spectators.



28th IFK Kumite Weekend - Switzerland

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The traditional Kumite Weekend was held in Graubünden/Switzerland from Friday to Sunday, 3rd to 5th November 2023. The instructor was Senpai Jonas Rosin, 2nd DAN IFK from Sweden, and a karateka who is currently IFK World and European Champion.

A total of 93 Karatekas from the IFK Dojos Anglikon, Ilanz, Kriens, Mörschwil, Obwalden, Oftringen, Strengelbach, Wettingen, Wohlen and Chur had registered. Karatekas from the friendly Dojo Mori Karate Dojo Fu Rin Ka Zan, from SKK Dojo Ebikon and from Kyokushin-Kan Trimmis and Wädenswil also took part.

The Friday and Sunday training sessions were held at the Dojo in Chur. The three training sessions on Saturday were held in the gym in Felsberg. The focus was on fighting. It was not only about the "how" but also about the "why". Senpai Jonas knew how to organise interesting, knowledgeable and varied training sessions.

We thank him for finding his way to Switzerland – ありがとうございました.

 

28th Swiss IFK Summer Camp 2023

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28th Swiss IFK Summer Camp 2023


From 22nd to 25th July 2023, the IFK Switzerland summer camp took place at the sports centre in Willisau. Almost 80 participants from 13 dojos and three organisations took part in the event to deepen their knowledge in kihon, kata and kumite. Under the expert guidance of various Senpais, Senseis and Shihans, intensive training took place in groups. The camp offered a variety of new training methods and ideas from which everyone could benefit and expand their knowledge.

On Sunday evening, all brown and black belts had the opportunity to improve their refereeing skills in a course.

On Monday afternoon, as every year, 30 fights were on the programme, where big and small met each other with a lot of respect and fighting spirit. As a reward, a special surprise followed in the evening: the Sayonara Party turned out to be an 80s theme party with a rousing super talent show. Participants from different dojos and also examinees showed fantastic contributions that made the audience marvel and laugh. The variety of talents and the unexpected performances provided the best entertainment. The party became an unforgettable highlight of the camp and let the participants end the evening in high spirits.

After a final training session on Tuesday morning and the subsequent graduations, the training camp finally came to an end.

We congratulate all examinees and graduates on their excellent performance and thank all participants for an unforgettable time full of learning, fellowship and fun!

 

10. Kyu Quiroga Munoz Claudia Julieth Karate-Club Oftringen

9. Kyu Matter Henry Karateschule Kriens

6. Kyu Keiser Romina Karateschule Kriens

6. Kyu Jaruga Noach Karateschule Kriens

6. Kyu Wechsler Lenard Karateschule Kriens

1. Kyu Weber Lea Karateclub Strengelbach

1. DAN Muntwyler Simone Karate Club Anglikon

4. DAN De Patre Barbara Kyokushinkai Karate Ilanz

8. DAN Gabathuler Eduard Kyokushinkai Karate Chur


28th IFK Switzerland Summer Camp

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Dear Country Representatives

Dear Karatekas

IFK Switzerland Kyokushinkai will hold its 28th summer camp in Willisau - a picturesque village in the centre of Switzerland - from 22nd to 25th July 2023. We would be delighted to welcome you and/or your karatekas to this event. The details can be found in the attached pdf.

Details Swiss Summer Camp 2023

Kind regards, OSU

Shihan Eddy Gabathuler, 7th DAN

IFK Switzerland - 20th Budo Training Day

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On Saturday, 13 May 2023, Shihan Edi Gabathuler, 7th DAN, organised the 20th Budo Training Day, which was held in the double gymnasium in Untervaz. The training schedule was as follows: 09.30 to 11.30 Kihon and examination combinations in groups, 12.30 to 14.30 Katas in groups and from 16.30 to 17.00 fighting training and fighting in three groups. These were divided into over and under 16 year olds, with the under 16 year olds again divided into two groups (white belt up to 7th Kyu and from 6th Kyu). The following karatekas were the instructors:

 

- Shihan Anton Gansner, 6th DAN

- Shihan Rolf Imhof, 5th DAN

- Sensei Fritz Trautmann, 4th DAN

- Sensei Louis Hartmann, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Dominic Frey, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Markus Graziano, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Walter Kösters, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Daniel Strauss, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Mirco Furger, 3rd DAN

- Senpai Claudia Schlegel-Köhle, 1st DAN

 

A total of 61 karatekas from six IFK Switzerland Kyokushinkai dojos - from Ilanz, Mörschwil, Oftringen, Wettingen, Wohlen and Chur - took part in the training sessions. We thank the instructors and the karatekas for their attendance and the great atmosphere as well as for their sweaty commitment. We hope to see you again in 2024 - OSU.

 

Protocols of the 1st Kata World Cup 2021

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1st IFK World Kata Cup in Kriens/Switzerland:

Friday, September 10th, 2021 / 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.:

  • Course with 13 Judges with a grade of minimum 3rd DAN and higher under the leadership of Shihan Toni Gansner, 5th DAN, and chief of the Swiss technical committee.

Saturday, September 11th, 2021 / 09.30 a.m. to about 04.00 p.m.:

  • 1st IFK World Kata Cup with 51 Karatekas from 9 Nations:

13 Girls individual

9 Boys individual

15 Women individual

14 Men individual

5 Team juniors (Girls and Boys mixed)

5 Team adults (Women and Men mixed)

IFK Russia dominates on the 1st Kata World Cup 2021

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IFK Switzerland Kyokushinkai hosted the first “IFK Kata World Cup” in Kriens, Switzerland.

Here are the results:

Men:

1st place Smolnik Evgenii (Russia)

2nd place Pfändler Ramon (Switzerland)

3rd place Shageev Sergei (Russia)

 

Women:

1st place Urusova Kristina (Russia)

2nd place Dolgopolova Oksana (Russia)

3nd place Kuznetsova Evgeniia (Russia)

 

Boys:

1st place Titenko Aleksandr (Russia)

2nd place Ianyshev Iaromir (Russia)

3rd place Petrov Timofei (Russia)

 

Girls:

1st place Bogdanova Karina (Russia)

2nd Borodkina Elizaveta (Russia)

3rd place Brevnova Kristina (Russia)

 

Juniors Team:

1st place Russia 2,

2nd place Russia 1,

3rd place Swiss Team Boys

 

Adults team:

1st place Russia 1,

2nd place Russia 2,

3rd place Swiss Team Men

IFK World Kata Cup Switzerland 2021 - participants

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We are happy to announce that, despite a difficult period for the whole world, we will still have a good presence. 9 countries have applied for participation and we expect a good high-level competition.

The 1st IFK Kata World Cup will be held on September 11, 2011 in Sports Hall Krauerhalle, Kriens, Switzerland.

1. Germany

2. Israel

3. Netherlands

4. Norway

5. Poland

6. Romania

7. Russia

8. Spain

9. Switzerland

Junior Girls: 13
Junior Boys: 9
Junior Team: 6

Adult Women: 15
Adult Men: 12
Adult Team: 5

Summer Camp IFK Switzerland 2021

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Over 100 participants from all IFK Switzerland dojos met from July 23rd to 25th together in Willisau to finally complete a training camp again after a long Corona break.

In small groups, Kihon, Kata and Kumite were diligently trained for three days, working on one's own abilities and correcting minor mistakes. There was a lot of sweating, but no less laughing and the Budo spirit was cultivated.

After around a year and a half, an official seat belt test took place again. Over a period of 5 hours, the experts tested the candidates for their strength, stamina and understanding of Kyokushinkai Karate. We congratulate all examinees on their success:

Kohai Wang Vanessa, 5. Kyu
Kohai Bohnenblust Nathalie, 4. Kyu
Kohai Egli Angela, 2. Kyu
Kohai Moos Simena, 2. Kyu
Kohai Djurasic Gordana, 1. Kyu
Kohai Krummenacher Larissa, 1. Kyu
Kohai Eickhoff Vanessa, 1. Kyu
Kohai Diez Ismael, 1. Kyu
Senpai Campana Stefano, 1. DAN
Senpai Furger Anna, 1. DAN
Senpai Toppel Daniel, 1. DAN
Senpai Avvisati Mirco, 1. DAN
Senpai Anderhalden Nina, 2. DAN
Senpai Schönenberger Fabia, 2. DAN
Senpai Klaus Anita, 2. DAN
Senpai Avvisati Silvio, 2. DAN
Senpai Avvisati Francesco, 2. DAN
Sensei Kösters Walter, 3. DAN
Sensei Hartmann Louis, 3. DAN

In addition, the following Yudanshas who have been active for many years have been graduated from IFK Switzerland for their services and commitment:

Sensei Wallimann Eveline, 4. DAN
Shihan Juric Roland, 5. DAN 

We thank all participants for their contribution to this successful summer camp and all instructors for the valuable training and input. We are already looking forward to next year - Osu.