The 5th KWF Kyokushin World Championships took place on December 12-13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with approximately 700 competitors representing 34 countries participating.
The championships included kumite and kata competitions for seniors, youth, juniors, juniors, cadets, and masters.
The President of the Kyokushin World Federation (KWF), Antonio Pinero, spoke during the official opening ceremony.
The championships were headed by Shihan Antonio Pinero, technical judge Shihan Fernando Perez, secretary Shihan Andrzej Drewniak, and treasurer Sensei Tomas Lopez.
The competition was preceded by a refereeing seminar with over 60 referees, culminating in an exam, and the KWF General Assembly, which welcomed four more countries, bringing the total membership to 61.
After the competition, a Sayonara was held for everyone in a very exotic location.
The championships were organized by the Saudi Arabian Kyokushin Federation
led by Sensei Abdulrahim Alshehri.
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