Shihan Eddy Gabathuler of Switzerland conducted a seminar in Brest, Belarus on 22nd and 23rd of October.
Over 170 Karatekas from all over Belarus attend the course which focused on Kata and its Bunkai, stamina exercises and self defence especially locking and controlling the opponent.
International Federation decision Karate (IFK) assigned new Dan degrees:
5th Dan
Khimichenko Andrei Andreyevich, Executive director of the Federation of Kyokushin Russia;
Shaposhnikov Dmitry Sergeyevich, the regional representative of the Federation of Kyokushin Russia in Moscow.
4th Dan
Bakhtin Boris Ivanovich , the coach of the Moscow Federation of Kyokushin.
Report courtesy of IFK Canada
This past weekend was the IFK Canada Seminar, with Shihan David Pickthall 6th Dan vice-president of IFK. This was the second seminar hosted by IFK Canada, this time by our affiliate dojo in Quebec, Karaté Laval, under Senseï Jonathan Hemond 3rd Dan.
Shihan Pickthall is an amazing technician and such an inspiring teacher. Approaching his teaching with humor and giving us a clear understanding of the techniques. He made each class engaging and enthusiastic, you could feel the energy in the space. If you ever have the chance, we would highly recommend participating in one of Shihan Pickthaill's seminars.
On top of that, we were surrounded by many black belts, not only from the IFK, but other organizations as well. As it was an open seminar, and attendance was just over 100. IFK, Shinkyokushin, Kyokushin-kan , So-Kyokushin , Kanreikai and others all working together.
Classes focused on kihon, kumite drills, applications and sparring, as well on fitness and conditioning.
After Saturday evening’s training we attended the Sayonara Party for food, drinks and laughs. Meeting and getting to know our extended family.
During the closing class Sensei Steve Fogarasi talked about the growth of the IFK in Canada, and the openness of the organization. As mentioned, many different organizations were represented. It is so wonderful to belong to such a great nonpartisan organization.
Another highlight included the news that two more dojos will be joining IFK Canada from Quebec. Sensei Mikhail Zimmerman and Sempaï Marc Cabana with their dojos and students.
The IFK is growing fast and strong in Canada under the leadership of Sensei Fogarasi and all our IFK Canada black belts.
We want to thank Shihan David Pickthall for an amazing seminar, all students, sempais, senseis and shihans for sharing your knowledge. As well, thank you to Senseï Jonathan Hemond and Karaté Laval for organizing everything.
We look forward to next year when we have our annual summer camp and seeing how much we have grown.
Osu !
IFK Russia hosted their Summer Camp in Moscow on the 8th to 12th July under the direction of Hanshi Steve Arneil with the assistance of Shihan David Pickthall, country representative Alexander Taniushkin and Shihan Victor Fomin.
165 Karateka participated in the camp which is aimed towards the regional heads and many of the key organisers from Russia.
Hanshi focused on using various IFK teaching methods for kihon and kata and bunkai. Shihan Pickthall worked on kumite and kata training plus sessions with students attempting dan grades.
There was also a presentation and session on Kyokushin Kick from Shihan Stanislav Vinokurov from Khabarovsk region, aimed at developing Kyokushin athletes into K-1 and MMA fighters.
As always the camp was organised superbly and thanks go out to Sensei Dmitry Shaposhnikov and the organizing team for their tremendous work.
Highlights of Kyokushin Summer School FCR -2016 in Moscow. #Kyokushin #Kyokushinkai #SteveArneil #IFK
On June 26, 2016 in São Paulo, Brazil was held the 4TH CAMPEONATO PAULISTA KARATE KENTOURYUKAI - IFK BRAZIL.
With fights exciting from beginning to end of the event, the championship was excellent. We gathered up the best athletes of São Paulo and as a result, a great show.Congratulations to all the athletes of Kentouryukai and of all the schools of karate friends who honored us with their karatekas and senseis.
Founder and president of the International Federation of Karate (IFK) Hanshi Steve Arneil - The famous Kyokushin master, 10.Dan in Kyokushin, the student of Sosai Mas Oyama. The first man passed Hyakunin-kumite - 100 man kumite - (21 May 1965) after Sosai, the author of many books about karate and a manuals on basic Kyokushin techniques.
On video Hanshi answers of question: Do Kyokushin kills femininity?
The IFK wish to announce some changes within Country Representative roles.
We are pleased to announce Mr Andranik Hakobyan as the new representative of IFK Armenia, taking over from Mr Minas Pogosyan.
Mr Sajith Lakmal Wellalage is the new representative of IFK Sri Lanka.
IFK Italy representative, Andrea Stoppa, has stepped down from the IFK; we are in the process of appointing a replacement.
Lastly, we are pleased to announce Bolivia has joined the IFK with Mr Abel Herrada taking the role of country representative.
Mr Andranik Hakobyan - IFK Armenia
Mr Sajith Lakmal Wellalage - IFK Sri Lanka
Mr Abel Herrada
IFK Russia fighters were very successful at the Russia Open 2016 with Artem Nazaretyan taking 2nd place, Artur Tilov 3rd and Artem Lialikov 7th place. In the womens category Irina Kryazheva gained 2nd place.
Special awards went to Artem Nazaretyan for most spirit at 72kg he was one of the smallest in the competition. Arthur Tilov for best technique, Mariya Panova for most spirit and Marina Sobanina for best technique.
Full Results
Men
1. Nazar Nasirov Shinkyokushin
2. Artem Nazaretyan IFK
3. Artur Tilov IFK
4. Vasily Samadurov Kyokushinkan
5. Kantemir Beslaneev Kyokushinkan
6. Ilia Yakovlev Kazakhstan Shinkyokushin
7. Artem Lialikov IFK
8. Emil Bitkash Kyokushinkan
Women
1. Marina Sobanina St Petersburg
2. Irina Kryazheva IFK
3. Antonina Ismailova Shinkyokushin
4. Anna Vishniakova Shinkyokushin
The 3rd IFK World Black Belt Seminar took place between 27th April and 1st May at the famous Papendal Olympic Sports Centre in the Netherlands.
Hanshi Steve Arneil along with his instructors Shihan's David Pickthall, Liam Keaveney, Alexander Taniushkin, Eddy Gabathuler, Janine Davies, Victor Fomin and Alexey Gorokhov hosted sessions on Kihon, Kata, Kumite and Weapons along with guest classes in BJJ and Krav Maga. Additionally, special guest instructor Shihan Semmy Schilt joined the group.
175 black belts from 21 countries participated with a final-day "kyu grade" open day.
Countries included:
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Israel, Iran, the Netherlands, Nepal, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA.
The IFK want to thank the organising team led by Sensei Kevin van der Boor who have done a tremendous job to make this event run smoothly.
More pictures on our Facebook page
World Black Belt Seminar, April 30th 2016, Papendal Holland
The 26th Russian IFK Championship was held in Moscow with 40 regions participating.
Mens Lightweight
1 Farid Kasumov (Kemerovo)
2 Marseille Mansurov (Sverdlovsk)
3 Maxim Voltov (Bryansk)
Mens Middleweight
1 Stanislav Mezhevtsov (Moscow)
2 Alexander Drozd (Leningrad)
3 Artem Maleev (Sverdlovsk)
Mens Heavyweight
1 Vitali Ishakneli (Yamburg)
2 Artur Tilov (Yamburg)
3 Nikolai Maslennikov (Moscow)
Womens Lightweight
1 Anna Efremova (Kirov)
2 Maria Lepina (Moscow)
3 Rima Artemova (Moscow Region)
Womens Heavyweight
1 Anzhelika Sabaeva (Moscow)
2 Maria Uzunyan (Saint Petersburg)
3 Maria Panova (Novosibirsk)
The Turkish Open was held from 18th to 20th March at the Kremlin Palace Hotel, Anatalya.
Over 600 participants took park in Kumite and Kata from all age groups to get selected for the Eurasia Cup 22-25 April at the same venue.
Thanks go to Isa Saglam and Ismail Yuldirim for organising the event and to the Turkish Wu Shu Federation for their support of the IFK Budokaido Kyokushin Organisation with both events.
IFK Kuwait recently completed the 2nd camp in Kuwait with instructors Shihan Bogushov Vasilii and Sensei Tochilov Artem from IFK Russia.
The camp was attended by by adults and juniors alike who were introduced to IFK Russia's training methods.
Another successful tournament hosted by IFK Switzerland.
Full report can be found at the Pilatus Cup site
Results are as follows:
Shihan Klaus Ming and the Obwalden dojo arranged a weekend seminar in Sarnen under the instruction of Shihan David Pickthall.
145 karateka including 44 black belts from 16 IFK dojo's and 3 Shinkyokushin dojos participated in sessions focusing on Kumite and Kata.
Sad news for Kyokushin historians, Soshu Shigeru Oyama passed away last night. He was a pioneer in honbu at the start of Kyokushin in the 60's. He was the 3rd man to complete the 100 man test and became the head Shihan in Kyokushin after the departure of Tadashi Nakamura.
In 1981 he left Kyokushin to start World Oyama Karate with its headquarters in New York where he was based.
When the IFK started we had an active relationship with the World Oyama Organisation participating in their European Championships and their US Championships in Alabama. They also regularly travelled to the British Open and our other International events.
Our thoughts are with Soshu Oyama's family
RIP
IFK Kazakhstan held their winter camp this year at Almaty. under the guidance of Shihan David Pickthall.
Organised by country rep Sensei Igor Shipilov and area representative Sensei Sergey Radchenko, there was attendance of students from Kazakhstan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan focusing on different aspects of Kihon and Kata.
IFK – Australia Summer Camp Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th January 2016
We had a great time at the recent IFK-Australia Summer Camp with Shihan David Pickthall from the UK taking 3 days of great karate. Covering areas of Kihon, Kata and Kumite, with around 60 people attending the camp over the 3 days.
What a treat to train with such a talented and inspirational Karateka such as Shihan David Pickthall. Again the highlight of the camp was the beach session on the Sunday morning we all had a lot of fun.
Again it is great to see other Kyokushin Organisations supporting this event, thank you to Sensei Daniel Trifu from (KWF) AFK, Sensei Graeme Rose “Rengokai”, Sensei Daniel Langworthy and Shihan Trevor Trainer and for bringing along your students. As we are all working towards a United Kyokushin! Osu and thank you for your support.
Can’t wait for the camp again next year, OSU!”
The Organizing Committee of the 2nd KWU Kyokushin World Championship among men and women in weight categories held last October in Khabarovsk announces results of the doping testing.
During the Championship 56 Samples were taken from the athletes prize-winners to test them on usage of prohibited substances taken for better results. After all the necessary procedures involved in this process, decision made of the Supreme Judge of the 2nd KWU Kyokushin World Championship in Khabarovsk, by Shihan Yuri Trutnev are as follows...
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Anna Virabyan - World champion -55kg the 2nd KWU championship 2015
The IFK gained two champions at the Kyokushinkan All Japan Tournament held in Tokyo on 14th-15th November.
Vladislav Dybskii of Russia won the -65kg cadet category and Emma Markwell of Great Britain won the Women's Openweight title.
The IFK wishes Hanshi a Happy 81st Birthday.
We thank you for another year of your dedication to the teachings of Kyokushin.
IOnce again, we all owe an enormous debt of gratitude.
Osu!
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