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37th EUROPEAN KYOKUSHIN CHAMPIONSHIP 2026.The 37th European Kyokushin Karate Championships took place in Świnoujście on April 24-25, 2026, with 468 competitors competing in kumite (fighting) and kata (forms), representing 25 countries.On April 23, over 60 judges participated in the International Judges' Course, led by Shihan Fernando Perez. The Championships were officially opened by the Mayor of Świnoujście, Joanna Agatowska; Vice Mayor, Roman Kucierski; President of the European Kyokushin Federation, Antonio Pinero; Secretary General of the Federation, Andre Drewniak; President of the Polish Karate Association, Maciej Sokołowski; and President of the West Pomeranian KarateAssociation, Andrzej Kłujszo. On the first day of the…

The annual New Year's Kyokushin Kagami Biraki Seminar took place in Krakow's MDK Dom Harcerza Sports Hall and the YMCA Krakow Sports Hall on January 9-11, 2026, with 114 participants in attendance. The special guest was Shihan Javier Lezcano, 7th dan, Kyokushin World and European Champion. A lecture on first aid, or first aid, was given by Dr. Krzysztof Mawlichanów, MD. The seminar program was generally focused on improving the level of kumite and kata training for Center Managers, instructors, black belt holders, and competitors. The seminar schedule and program were prepared by Shihan Andrzej Drewniak. The first Friday training…

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…

Our wonderful shihan Antonio Pinero (9th dan)- KWF President, celebrates his birthday today. Much health and happiness! Osu! Previous Next

Dear Shihan Andrzej Drewniak, On the occasion of your seventy-eight birthday, we extend our warmest wishes for health, happiness, satisfaction with life and success for Polish Kyokushin, whi 52nd anniversary. As a gift, we are sending you a film and photos from a show with your participation, which took place in 1985 during the Japanese Kyokushin Championships in Tokyo, where you were one of the few in the world to spend over a year on a Sosai Masutatsu Oyama scholarship, living and training with Uchi deshi in the legendary Honbu Dojo in Tokyo. Today, we already have over a thousand trained instructors…

The Norwegian Summer Camp NKKO 2025 The Norwegian Summer Camp was held in Moi from June 25th to 29th, 2025, with 145 participants attending.We were fortunate to have our president, Shihan Antonio Pinero, as the main instructor and source of inspiration for the camp. It is truly an honor to train with and learn from him— hecreates a great atmosphere for everyone, young and old alike.He speaks to and teaches allwith equal passion.The other instructors included Shihan Tom Sølve Erga, Shihan Geir Havreberg, Shihan Gorm Øyan, Shihan Jarle Sundvor, Sensei Johnny Reiestad, Sensei Yilmaz Zorlu, Sensei Roy Svensen, and Senpai Torbjørn…

Summer Camp Benasque 2025 – under the leadership of Shihan Antonio Piñero An unforgettable week under the leadership of Shihan Antonio Piñero, president of the KWF! This year's annual summer camp in Benasque brought together 220 participants for an intensive and inspiring experience.Throughout the camp, training sessions were conducted by a team of experienced international instructors, led by Shihan Piñero. Each day included four training sessions, focusing on kihon, kata, and kumite. Every session ended with 25 sparring matches.No fewer than 40 karateka took part in the examinations. In the morning, the technical exam took place, lasting an impressive 4.5 hours.…

Today all followers of Kyokushin celebrate Masutatsu Oyama's birthday. The master not only created the organization but also carried away more than 12 million people with his love for karate. Happy birthday Sosai You are in our hearts. Osu!Сегодня все последователи Киокушина празднуют день рождения Масутацу Оямы. Мастер не только создал организацию но и увлек за собой более 12 миллионов человек любовью к каратэ.С днем рождения Мастер Ты в наших сердцах. Осу!