The 12th IFK Uruguay Summer Camp 2023

The XII IFK Kyokushin Uruguay Summer Camp took place on March 2-5, 2023.

We had participants from Montevideo, Mercedes, Dolores, Salto, Marindia, and San Carlos; who had the pleasure of being joined by attendees from Brazil and Bolivia represented by:

– IFK Brazil Country Representative, Shihan Jeovaldo Barreto, who was an instructor during the Summer Camp; accompanied by Sensei Julio Goncalvez; and

– IFK Bolivia Country Representative, Senpai Abraham Meruvia; accompanied by Senpai José Meruvia.

Eleven sessions included special training and meetings for instructors and advanced kyus, as well as sessions focussed on kumite refereeing.

A Kyu grades exam was held; and 2 of our colleagues successfully completed their 20 and 25 kumite tests for their 1st and 2nd DAN, respectively.

The dates for the 2024 Summer Camp are being defined, but it will also be held in early March next 2024 year.

The XII IFK Uruguay Summer Camp has now come to an end. This Summer camp, alike others, was full of training sessions, courses and camaraderie.

This became an International event as we had the pleasure of kuro obis from Brazil and Bolivia joining our Uruguayan instructors and students. Long training days, some of which started at 5:30 am and ended past 11:30 pm; where we also shared experiences and strengthened friendships.

We did our best to honor Sosai in its 100th anniversary, training by the sea, in the woods, under the sun & the rain; with every Kiai and Oss acting as an energy whenever we started to feel tired.

On behalf of the Uruguayan Kyokushinkai Association, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who attended, and to our instructors for their great work, evidenced by their students’ performance.

On behalf of Shihan Jeovaldo Barreto and myself, we would like to thank everyone for giving their best and using all their energy in every session.

Domo arigato gozaimashita
OSU!
Shihan Germán Carballo

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IFK Netherlands Summer camp 2023

Date: Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July 2023

You are welcome at Papendal on Friday 30 June from 12:00 pm.

The first training starts at 2:00 PM.

On Sunday, July 2, 2022, the summer camp will end around 1:00 PM.

Guest instructors: Shihan Janine Davies and Senpai Jonas Rosin

Accommodation: Papendal Papendallaan 3, 6816 VD Arnhem

Registration: Registering for the summer camp is always done in consultation with your own teacher. The summer camp is for young and old from about 12 years old. The cost of the summer camp is
€240.00. If you have paid the deposit of €75.00, you are registered.

A step-by-step plan for registering for the camp:
1. Ask your own teacher for permission to register
2. Down payment of €75.00 on NKA IBAN number: NL53INGB0000628596
3. State with the down payment: Summer camp, your name, karate school, gender, and whether you
are vegetarian.
4 Transfer the remaining amount of € 165.00 four weeks in advance to the account of the NKA.

Please note: there are only a limited number of places available! So register in time!

Exams: Kyu and dan degree exams will take place during the camp. Exam candidates must register before 1 January. The whole registration procedure is described in the examination regulations—more information about this from your own teacher or the secretary of the examination board, sensei Pascal.

Packing list: What should you bring to summer camp?

Exoneration Form (the registration form) Small sports bag
Gi (karate suit) 1x Toiletry bag
Gi (old karate suit that can get dirty) Sunscreen
Obi (belt) Tape, plasters, etc.
Shin guards and gloves Water bottle
Chest protection (women) / tok (men) Garbage bags
Mouthguard Training clothing

Slippers Medication
Sports shoes (may get dirty)

Bandana/headwear (no cap)

For other questions, please visit www.nka-ifk.nl/zomerkamp

IFK Switzerland Summer Camp

From the 23rd till 26th The IFK Switzerland summer camp took place in July at the sports center in Willisau.

97 athletes from 11 dojos and ages 8 to 66 set off to deepen their knowledge of Kihon, Kata, and Kumite in groups and under the expert guidance of various Sempais, Senseis and Shihans. The weather was good for the camp and so they sweat a lot. Everyone could benefit from new training methods and ideas and expand their knowledge.

All brown and black belts were also given the opportunity to expand their skills as part of a refereeing course on Sunday evening.
On Monday afternoon, like every year, a 30-man Kumite took place, with big and small fighting each other with much respect and spirit. In the evening, the reward was followed by the Sayonara Party – which also marked the 25th anniversary of IFK Switzerland this year. So Mr. and Mrs. Karateka threw themselves in the bowl and spent the evening with great food and good company. The examiners organized a supporting program, which was varied and amusing throughout the evening. In addition, many old and newer photos have highlighted the highlights of the last 25 years.

After a final training on Tuesday morning and the graduations, the training camp, unfortunately, came to an end again.

We congratulate all the students on their performance:

Kohai Maximilian Blum, 2. Kyu
Kohai Lea Weber, 2. Kyu
Kohai Angela Egli, 1. Kyu
Sempai Peter Ammann, 1. DAN
Sempai Mirjam Bucher, 1. DAN
Sempai Ismael Diez, 1. DAN
Sempai Christian Ettlin, 1. DAN
Sempai Larissa Krummenacher, 1. DAN
Sempai Sina Burri, 2. DAN
Sempai Angela Felber, 2. DAN
Sempai Ramon Pfändler, 2. DAN
Sensei Philipp Hartmann, 3. DAN
Sensei Simon Zurfluh, 3. DAN

In addition, the IFK Switzerland and the World Federation awarded the following graduations:
Sensei Fritz Trautmann, 4. DAN
Sensei Alexandra Tabord, 4. DAN
Shihan Michel Estermann, 5. DAN
Shihan Melania Garcia, 5. DAN
Shihan Rolf Imhof, 5. DAN
Shihan Heinz Muntwyler, 5. DAN
Shihan Toni Gansner, 6. DAN

We congratulate all graduates and thank you for your dedication to the IFK.

We look forward to seeing you all next year from the 22nd. – 25. July 2023 to be seen again in summer camp.

OSU!

IFK Switzerland

Photos at: https://ifk-schweiz.ch/ifk-schweiz-sommerlager/

IFK USA Summer camp 2022

The USA-IFK held their annual summer camp from July 21st to 24th, led by Shihan David Pickthall, President of the IFK (7th Dan)

On July 21st the Summer Camp began at Gray Wolf Martial Arts in Holley, NY before transitioning to Fighting Spirit Karate in Gardiner, NY for the remaining three days.

Shihan David led a total of 11 training sessions, including Kihon, Kata, and Kumite. Around 75 different participants from 4 Countries attended the camp over the four days of training including Shihan Michael Monaco, USA-IFK President & IFK Board Member (8th Dan).

Camp ended with Dan Grading where 16 candidates from 3 countries successfully passed for the following grades:

Sandan:
Sensei Michael Brotchie (UK)
Sensei Mike Thireos (USA)
Sensei Jack Welsh (USA)

Nidan:
Senpai Reggie Gold (USA)
Senpai Tuari Schenker (USA)
Senpai Lisa Cook (USA)
Senpai Kaitlyn Cook (USA)
Senpai Wojtek Arentewicz (USA)
Senpai Dae'Shaun Moore (USA)

Shodan:
Senpai Benjamin Shannon (USA)
Senpai Asher Rosen (USA)
Senpai Lyric Schenker (USA)
Senpai Jack Dunphy (USA)
Senpai McDarren Paschal (USA)
Senpai Brian Marchena (ARUBA)
Senpai Richa Rai (USA)

The USA-IFK would Like to Thank Shihan David, Shihan Monaco, the Entire IFK Organization, and USA-IFK Staff for making this year's camp a possibility.

Shihan David Pickthall Zoom

Shihan David Pickthall Autograph

Photos by USA-IFKK, Bill Steward and Tom Dunphy

USA IFK Summer Camp Zoom training with Shihan David Pickthall

First-ever worldwide chance to train alongside one of the greatest Kyokushin teachers in an exclusive ifk online ZOOM Kumite session during the USA IFK Summer Camp!

IFK Online World-Wide Zoom Exclusive Kumite Training with the IFK President Shihan David Pickthall

*Followed by a short, moderated live Q&A

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022

3:30 PM USA-Eastern Standard Time

Open to IFK and practitioners from all over the world, please join the exclusive Kumite training session to be held live online during the upcoming July USA IFK SUMMER CAMP. Do not miss the opportunity to train with one of the world's best! Osu!

Must register here to receive the exclusive USA IFK ZOOM link: bit.ly/Registration-Training-Shihan-David

IFK Bulgaria International Summer Camp 2022

IFK - Bulgaria will hold an International Kyokushin Summer camp “Primorsko 2022”., under the leadership of:

Shihan David Pickthall – 7 dan, President of IFK

Sensei Emma Markwell – 4 dan, World and European Kumite champion

The Camp will take place in MMC Primorsko, Bulgaria, from 01.07 to 08.07.2022

Application for participation has also been submitted by: IFK Switzerland - Shihan Edi Gabathuler, 7th dan, Board member of IFK; IFK Romania with CR Sensei Christian Hirsch, 4th dan; IFK Poland, led by Shihan Jan Wac, 5th dan.

For additional information, please contact Shihan Nikola Blagoev CR IFK Bulgaria, on email: nikola_blagoev@abv.bg

Summer camp of the NKA-IFK Netherlands

During the weekend of Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of September, the annual summer camp of the NKA-IFK Netherlands has taken place.

This year it was held in the National Sports Centre Papendal. Around 9 o’clock on Saturday morning, all 150 participants arrived and checked in, a busy training schedule was waiting for them. The first training started at 10 o’clock where the guest instructors were introduced, Shihan Felix Ntumazah and Sensei Darren Stringer. Most of the participants were already familiar with Sensei Darren Stringer who has been the guest instructor multiple times before. Besides Shihan Felix and Sensei Darren, Shihan Jeff Whybrow also attended the camp as a special guest.

Both Saturday and Sunday were filled with multiple training sessions where the karatekas were given smaller sessions kata, combinations on pads, and kumite with different instructors. Even though the stay was in a hotel this time, the special night training could not be missed. So at 1 o’clock at night on Saturday, all karateka’s gathered to take part in the final session of the day.

Due to the COVID pandemic, the annual grading for the higher grades had been delayed for some time. For almost 30 karateka’s their grading could finally take place during this camp. On Saturday evening, all karateka’s grading for 1st Dan or higher had to take their technical kata grading and on Sunday morning it was time for all karateka’s grading for 1st kyu. On Sunday afternoon - after lots of tough sessions - the final kumite and stamina grading took place. All karatekas gave their best, while the other participants, family, and friends supported them – it was a very beautiful and respectful atmosphere. After a quick shower, it was time for the grading ceremony, and unfortunately, after that, time to say goodbye.

We again want to thank Shihan Felix Ntumazah and Sensei Darren Stringer for their contribution to this great camp. Congratulation to all candidates who passed their grading (see the list below). We would especially like to congratulate Shihan Stephano Blokland who was promoted to 5th dan.

Stephano Blokland (Nintai) 5th Dan

Kelvin Tienstra (Bushido) 3th Dan

Erwin Idema (Da Graca) 3th Dan

Bart Spijkhoven (Noritsu) 2nd Dan

Ferry Wortman (Sushiho) 2nd Dan

Gerald Adam (Ikigai Dojo) 2nd Dan

Max Katzmann (Bushido) 1st Dan

Sofie Katzmann (Bushido) 1st Dan

Damian Pronk (Kazoku) 1st Dan

Dennis Slockers (Noritsu) 1st Dan

Chelsea Kerklaan (Nintai) 1st Dan

Kelly Lans (Nintai) 1st Dan

Leroy Stenhuys (Da Graca) 1st Dan

Danny Schleicher (Da Graca) 1st Dan

Matias Araujo (Hokori Meiyo) 1st Kyu

Anjay Bansraj (Da Graca) 1st Kyu

Barhram Dehghan Kohan (Da Graca) 1st Kyu

Shrahram Dehghan Kohan (Da Graca) 1st Kyu

Mischa Kruze (Da Graca) 1st Kyu

Iraisha Madaran (Da Graca) 1st Kyu

Quinten van Melzen (Da Graca) 1st Kyu

Rick Maijer (Shiai-jo) 1st Kyu

Sergio Stoop (Bushido) 1st Kyu

Danielle van Oers (Bushido) 1st Kyu

Ruben van der Loo (Noritsu) 1st Kyu

Indy Kooijman (Noritsu) 1st Kyu

Congratulations!

Summer Camp IFK Switzerland 2021

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.

Fighters From 15 Countries Will Compete At The 1st European SENSHI Championship

Fighters from 15 countries will compete at the 1st European Open SENSHI championship on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of July. The finals will be on the 9th and 10th of July in Kamchia and will be broadcasted all over the world.

According to preliminary applications, several IFK fighters - tournament medalists will take part in the championship. We wish success to all participants. Osu!

The event will be organised by KWU International Professional League and its Chairman Shihan Ivo Kamenov, who is also a Chairman of Bulgaria’s National Combat Sports Association, and only the best fighters will compete in the finals and will compete for the European belts of SENSHI.

During the first day, all of the qualification matches will be held. All 60 participants are divided in six categories –70, -75, -80, -85, -90, +90 kg. Each division will consist of 10 fighters.

The semi-finals will be held on the 9th of July, and the finals will be played along with the 9-th edition of the international elite fight nights SENSHI on the 10th of July. The six finals will be accompanied by 7 professional fights between competitors from 11 countries. A total of 13 fights will be held in the epic 9th edition of SENSHI. They will be conducted under the KWU SENSHI and KWU Full-Contact rules.

The events on all three dates will be open to the public. On the 8th and 9th of July between 09:00 and 15:30, the fights will take place in the main sports hall of SC “Kamchiya”. On the 10th of July, the fights will start at 8 PM local time in the amphitheater in Kamchia with no entry fee.

Senshi 9 will be broadcasted on Bulgaria ON AIR, MAX Sport, Boec.BG and the US online channels FITE, Boec.COM, Kwunion.com, KyokushinKarate.News, and Fighto.News.

The 1st European Open SENSHI championship and SENSHI 9 will take place during the 15-th KWU International summer camp which starts on the 4th of July and will gather all the Kyokushin elite in one place. The European championship had to be held in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 epidemic, it was postponed.

Now the KWU International Professional League will make it happen thanks to its Chairman Shihan Ivo Kamenov during the biggest event in the world of Kyokushin.

SENSHI 9 is brought to you by KWU International Professional League, Armeec Insurance Group, MAX Sport, Bulgaria Air, M-Car Group – BWM.

Media partners of SENSHI 9 are Boec.BG and Boec.COM, Bulgaria ON AIR, FITE.tv, Gol.bg, Topsport.bg, kwunion.com, Russian Union Of Martial Arts, KyokushinКarate.News and Fighto.News

NEWSThe 10th IFK Uruguay Summer Camp

The 10th IFK Uruguay Summer Camp was held on March 5-7, at the Air Force Hotel in Playa Hermosa, Maldonado, Uruguay.

Nine training sessions which were technically led by Sensei German Caballo – IFK Uruguay Country Representative – gathered 30 karatekas from all the Uruguayan Dojos. Training sessions were held in different locations – tatami, on the beach, and yard.

In addition, exams for kyu grades – from 10th to 4th kyu – and Shodan took place at the camp, with 9 students who successfully earned their new grades.

After a really hard and challenging year, we were extremely lucky to be able to hold our annual Summer Camp, and it was a huge success full of memories that will last a lifetime.

We thank everyone who was part of this event. See you in 2022!
Osu!

IFK Uruguay

IFK Argentina Summer Camp 2021

On March 12-13-14, 2021, IFK Argentina will host its Summer Camp

The seminar will be led by Shihan Julio Romero 6th Dan, IFK Kyokushin Representative in Argentina, and Sempai Jerónimo Romero 2nd Dan. It will take place at the facilities of the Banco Provincia La Plata Club, where the aforementioned Instructors teach classes (the 1st KWU Seminar in Argentina was held there, with Shihan Alexandr Pichkunov and Sensei Dmitry Saveliev).

Students from the City Bell Dojos (Banco Provincia Club); Dojo Villa Elisa and Dojos Lisandro Olmos will participate in the event.

Students and instructors from other organizations who wish to participate should contact the organizers ifkkyokushinargentina@gmail.com and julioromero.shihan@gmail.com.

Due to the circumstances, we live in, the places are limited.

The program will be carried out keeping the protocols indicated by the authorities of the Provincial and National Government. It includes special sessions for children, Kumite - kata, and an approach to the sports regulations of the different categories of children, youth, and adults. In this context, referee courses will also be held for the disciplines (Kata for children and adults, Kumite for children, Kumite for youth and adults).

Wishing soon this difficult time in the world to be overcome, and we will meet in courses and tournaments, we greet all colleagues from Argentina.

Osu!

IFK Kyokushin Argentina

IFK Uruguay Summer Camp 2021

The X IFK Uruguay Summer Camp to be held on March 5-7, 2021 in the Air Force Complex in Playa Hermosa, Maldonado, Uruguay and will be led by Sensei Germán Carballo.

For more information and participation, please contact Sensei Germán Carballo, email: gcarballo.ifkuruguay@gmail.com  and International contact: Claudia López, email: clopez.ifkuruguay@gmail.com

IFK Bulgaria Summer camp 2021

IFK - Bulgaria will hold an International Kyokushin Summer camp “Primorsko 2021”., under the leadership of:

Shihan David Pickthall – 7 dan, President of IFK

Sensei Emma Markwell – 4 dan, World and European Kumite champion

The Camp will take place in MMC Primorsko, Bulgaria, from 01.07 to 08.07

For applications and additional information, please contact Shihan Nikola Blagoev CR IFK Bulgaria, on email: nikola_blagoev@abv.bg