58th International Summer Camp – Papendal 2026

The 58th NKKO summer camp Kyokushin Karate at the beautiful Papendal was a great success!

This year we welcomed more than 130 enthusiastic participants from european countries such as Netherlands, Poland, France, Spain 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), shihan Jeromme de Timmerman (5th dan, France) and sensei Krzysztof Kopciowski (4th dan, Poland) and national Dutch instructors headed by shihan Paul Lorist (6th dan), shihan Aloys te Braake (6th dan), shihan Jeroen Zeegers (5th dan) and shihan Mike te Braake (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, new yondan (Andre van Wezel) and two new shihans: Rien Brink (godan), Dominic Monasso (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 2027 from July 9 to 12!!

Osu!

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