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On June 1, 2024, the 51st Polish Kyokushin Championships for seniors and juniors took place at the "Solne Miasto" Sports Hall in Wieliczka, with the participation of 214 players representing 63 sports clubs. The ceremonial opening was performed by: the Mayor of Wieliczka, the President of the Polish Karate Association, Maciej Sokołowski, and the Vice-President, Andrzej Drewniak. The main referee was Shihan Andrzej Drewniak and the technical referee was Shihan Edward Urbańczyk. The competition was judged by 54 judges on three mats. In the senior team scoring, the club won: Polska YMCA Kraków, and in the junior team scoring: Wrocławski…

From May 18 to 20, 2024, the KWF FRANCE Spring Camp took place in the magnificent Dojo in the city of Wasquehal. Around fifty participants took pleasure in sharing the different workshops led by this year's 2 guests: Shihan Tommaso Schirinzi and the 2023 KWF french World Champion Thierry Nebleza and the French staff (Sensei Christophe LAIGLE, Matthieu MORELLE, Charley QUINOL ) directed by Shihan Jérôme de Timmerman. On the program: Kihon, Kata, Kumite, Stamina workshops and referee seminar. Appointments are already made for next year!! OSUtext by shihan Jerome de Timmerman (5.dan)

43rd Spanish National Championships - 18 May 2024 Results: COMPETICION: KATAS KATA:ALEVIN MASCULINO 10-11 AÑOS1º CLASIFICADO: ADAM LAFDALI (GOUKEN: HOLANDA)2º CLASIFICADO: TELMO CARCAMO (YIN-YANG)3º CLASIFICADO: ARTURO MONTES (SAKURA)KATA: ALEVIN FEMENINO 10-11 AÑOS1º CLASIFICADA: ARES BURGOS (SAKURA)2º CLASIFICADA: CARLOTA REMEIKA (BARDENAS TUDELA)3º CLASIFICADA: JOSELIYN ISABEL FERNANDEZ (KYOKU HARO)KATA: INFANTIL MASCULINO 12-13 AÑOS1º CLASIFICADO: CHRIS SEHIC (GOUKEN : HOLANDA)2º CLASIFICADO: BOAZ SANDIFORT (GOUKEN: HOLANDA)3º CLASIFICADO: ELEDER HERNANDO (YIN-YANG)KATA: INFANTIL FEMENINO 12-13 AÑOS1º CLASIFICADA: IRAIA ARRIETA (YIN-YANG)2º CLASIFICADA: MARTINA ZAFRA (YIN-YANG)3º CLASIFICADA: ELIA GONNELLI (KYOKU HARO)KATA: JUVENIL MASCULINO 14-15 AÑOS1º CLASIFICADO: MARKEL CONDE (YIN-YANG)2º CLASIFICADO: NICOLAS VACAS (YIN-YANG)3º CLASIFICADO: UNAI GUEDE (SENSHI)KATA: JUVENIL FEMENINO 14-15 AÑOS1º…

The XI Spanish Wintercamp was held in Villanua, Huesca-Spain from 1 to 3 of March of 2024.120 students participated in the camp, in which there were different classes focused on improving the abilities in kihon, kata and kumiteEven, one special training was done on the snow and the participants enjoyed a lot.The Kangeiko was directed by shihan Fernando Perez, 7. Dan KWF and the instructors were too shihan Jose Antonio Garcia, shihan José María Dorado, sensei Manolo Moreno y sensei Edu Giner.The next editions will be held from 7 to 9 of March of 2025.

On January 12-14, 2024, a Kyokushin Seminar was held as part of the New Year's Kagami Biraki, combined with the KWF International Judges' Kus. The special guest and leader of the seminar was the Chairman of the KWF Referee Committee, Shihan Fernando Perez 7 dan from Spain. The seminar was conducted with the aim of improving kihon/kata/kumite/self-defense and the International Refereeing Course, and was addressed to all black belt holders, coaches and players. The first training and refereeing practice took place on Friday in the Polska YMCA Kraków Hall, ul. Krowoderska 8, other training sessions took place in the Sports…

 From December 20 to 25, Shihan Antonio Piñero and Shihan Paul Lorist attended the 12th Arab Kyokushin Championship in Medina, Saudi Arabia. A remarkable ten countries participated, with numerous participants competing in the kata and Kumite disciplines. Additionally, a referee course was conducted, with 30 participants from all represented nations. The participants showcased their skills, and in the country standings, Iraq claimed the top spot, followed by Saudi Arabia and Tunisia in second and third, respectively. We also had a fruitful meeting with the country representatives focused on collaboration, growth, and the upcoming 5th Kyokushin World Championship scheduled for 2025 in…

Seminar with shihan Lesław Samitowski (7th dan, KWF responsible for North America) in Poland (Cracow) organized by shihan Andre Drewniak (9th dan, KWF GS) chef of KWF Poland in his own dojo with more then 60 karateka.

From November 17 to 18,  4th World Kyokushin Championship in Arnhem, Netherlands took place. More then 700 participants from all over the world competing in the kata and Kumite disciplines. Additionally, a referee course was conducted, with  participants from all represented nations. The participants showcased their skills, and in the country standings, Main judge was KWF president shihan Antonio Pinero (9th dan) and an organiser was NKKO.     Gallery: Official Opening Previous Next Kata Previous Next Junior Kumite Previous Next Junior Awards Previous Next Senior Kumite Previous Next Senior Awards Previous Next Video: https://youtu.be/7iTUiZpPuQI?si=DmM_I7b_EK_P8H_e

The Kyokushin World Federation was saddened to learn that Hanshi John Taylor passed away after illness on September 27, 2023In the times of Sosai Mas. Oyama, we met at international camps and the IKO World Championships in Tokyo and we were dear friends and that is how we will remember him.Rest in peace.Osu.President Antonio PineroSecretary Andre Drewniak