57th International Summer Camp – Papendal 2025

The 57th NKKO summer camp Kyokushin Karate at the beautiful Papendal was a great success!

This year we welcomed about 100 enthusiastic participants from european countries such as Netherlands, Poland, Grece and more who were ready to push their boundaries, learn new techniques and take part in an unforgettable experience full of discipline, strength and camaraderie.

Highlights of the camp:

🔹 Intensive training sessions: Under the guidance of international instructors such as Shihan Antonio Pinero (9th dan, Spain), shihan Fernando Perez (7th dan, Spain) and sensei Krzysztof Kopciowski (4th dan, Poland) and national Dutch instructors headed by shihan Paul Lorist (6th dan), shihan Aloys te Braake (6th dan) and shihan Jeroen Zeegers (5th dan)  the participants learned a lot and further developed themselves.

🔹 Workshops and seminars: There were special workshops focused on kihon, kata and kumite, where everyone could improve their skills.

🔹 Competitions and sparring sessions: These provided exciting moments and gave the karatekas the opportunity to put their techniques into practice.

🔹 Evening programs: With relaxation and team building, strong bonds were forged among the participants.

During the camp, exams were taken, in which we welcomed new shodans, nidans, three new sandan and one new shihan Mike te Brake (godan) . Congratulations to all the successful ones!

Thanks to all participants, instructors and organizers for their dedication and enthusiasm. This camp was a true celebration of the spirit of Kyokushin Karate. We are already looking forward to the next summer camp in 2026 rom July 10 to 13!!

Osu!

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