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On November 23, the IBKO Kyokushin World Cup took place at the National Olympic Center in Tokyo - Yoyogi with the participation of 857 competitors from ten countries. The largest foreign teams were: Kazakhstan - 42 competitors and Poland - 31 competitors. The competitions were held on 8 mats, both in kata with the participation of about 300 competitors and in kumite with the participation of over 500 competitors.Due to the program of the stay, the Polish Team led by shihan Andrzej Drewniak (9th dan, KWF Poland) was accommodated in a hotel in Tokyo - Ikebukuro and in Tokyo -…

36th EUROPEAN KYOKUSHIN CHAMPIONSHIPS YEREVAN, ARMENIA 26-27 OCTOBER 2024 The 36th European Kyokushin Championships were held on 26-27 October 2024 at the Municipal Arena in Yerevan, Armenia. There were 332 competitors in kumite and kata competitions from 18 registered countries.The following spoke at the official opening of the Championships: President of the World Kyokushin Federation Antonio Pinero, Secretary Andrzej Drewniak and representatives of the City Hall, the Ministry of Sport and sponsors.The main judge of the championships was Shihan Antonio Pinero and the technical judge Shihan Fernando Perez. The competition was preceded by the International Referee Course, with the participation of…

The 1st Asian Kyokushin Championship 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFrom August 22 to 24, Shihan Antonio Piñero attended The 1st Asian Kyokushin Championship 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A remarkable 14 countries participated, with numerous participants competing in the kata and Kumite disciplines. The participants showcased their skills, and in the country standings, Kazakhstan claimed the top spot, Iraq in Second and Islamic Republic of Iran Third.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan also attended the tournament. Gallery: Previous Next

From 25 to 28 of July 2024 the International Summer Camp was held in Benasque (Huesca-Spain).220 participants of the different dojos and countries attend the camp, which was directed by shihan Antonio Piñero, President of KWF.The camp covered all aspects of kyokushin: kihon, katas, kumite and self defense and even there were especial trainings for the fighting competition team and for the candidates for the grading.Many shihans and senseis were directing the classes.The atmosphere in the camp was incredible and all students enjoyed the experience. Osu!

51. EASTERN EUROPEAN KYOKUSHIN CAMP - KRAKOW 2024 On July 18-21, 2024, the 51st Eastern European Kyokushin Summer Camp took place at the AWF Krakow facilities with the participation of over 200 participants from Poland and foreign countries. The main trainer was the President of KWF ANTONIO PINERO (9th dan) and the special guest was the legendary competitor and world champion of kata and kumite shihan JAVIER LEZCANO (6th dan). The camp program was prepared by shihan ANDRZEJ DREWNIAK ​​(9th dan). Accommodation took place at the AWF Aleje Jana Pawła II No. 82 Summer Hotel. Double rooms with bathroom and…

The 56th NKKO summer camp Kyokushin Karate at the beautiful Papendal was a great success! This year we welcomed no less than 100 enthusiastic participants 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 top instructors such as Shihan Pinero, Fernando Perez, Jose Ruiz Lescano, Javier Lescano, Jerome de Timmerman and Sensei Edu Giner, the participants learned a lot and further developed themselves. 🔹 Workshops and seminars: There were special workshops focused on…

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…