Belgian Knockdown Championship 2024

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Dear Shihan, Sensei, Senpai,

Ryo Dojo organized for the second time (the first time in 2022) the Belgian Knockdown Championship with the support of BFKK (IFK branch Belgium), Shinkyokushin Belgium, and Rengokai Belgium. It’s an open Western European Championship. We
hope to receive many fighters from all organizations, national and international.

Date: 23 March 2024
Location: Hoeilaart, near Brussels (Belgium).
Registration: https://registration.belgianknockdown.be

Contact & questions
Dave Geentjens (President BFKK, Chairman Ryo Dojo)
countryrep@ifk.be
dgeentjens@gmail.com
+32 491 07 37 56

Congratulations on the new KFK Dan promotions

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The Kuwait Federation of Kyokushin Karate congratulates Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer and Shihan Bader Al-Bisher on being promoted to Godan 5th Dan during the 18th KFK Kyokushin Camp with Shihan Mossadek Ageli.

Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer and Shihan Bader Al-Bisher were promoted to Godan 5th Dan. The KFK also congratulates Saleh Al-Najem, Abdulaziz Al-Sadah, Abdulaziz Al-Fares, and Nasser Al-Khudher on their Dan promotion.

The KFK is looking forward to more development in the future for all.

Pictures and more info HERE.

18th IFK Kuwait Seminar 2023

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IFK Kuwait held their 18th edition of their training seminar under the guidance of Shihan Mossadek Ageli.

Country Representative Shihan Ali Al Manaseer coordinated the nine sessions over the three days focusing on all aspects of the IFK Curriculum.

6th IFK World Kata Championships 2024

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The IFK announce an agreement with the British Karate Kyokushinkai to host the 6th IFK World Kata Championships on Friday 4th October 2024 at K2, Crawley in conjunction with the 46th British Open on Saturday 5th October.

Categories for the world championships are listed below and will be held under IFK rules for IFK members only and entry rules and entry portal will sent to all the Country Representatives of the IFK.

IX IFK Uruguay National Tournament

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IFK Uruguay held its IX IFK Uruguay National Tournament.

Over 130 competitors from 6 cities competed throughout the day. The Tournament was divided in two; Kata, Kumite against a sandbag and Kumite Clicker in the morning; and Under-21 Kumite KO with competitors from other organizations for the latter (KyokushinKai, Seiwakai, Kyokukaikan and Kenbukai).

We would like to thank all the competitors, referees and coaches that attended and participated in the Tournament, helping to united and sharing what Kyokushin is in our country.

Our deepest gratitude to the whole team, staff and students that helped during the event.

See you in 2024!

OSU

Shihan Germán Carballo

(IFK Uruguay CR)

The 2023 USA-IFK Summer Camp

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Karatekas joined in Holley, NY to train at the multiple scenic locations of Letchworth State Park, Hamlin Beach Park, and Gray Wolf Martial Arts Dojo. 

 This years edition of the summer camp focused mainly on ‘rhythmic’ training as adopted by Hanshi Arneil for training within Kihon and Kata. 

 The camp also included Kumite sessions and ended with a Dan test where the following candidates below successfully passed and achieved new rank. 

 We would like to express our gratitude to Shihan Monaco for his teaching and dedication to the USA-IFK organization, and the entire International IFK for their continued support. 

 Dan Testing Candidates:

 David Sheets (Godan)

Brian Walsh (Shodan)

Summer King-Barra (Shodan)

Andrew Balaban (Shodan) 

IFK Mauritius Knockdown Tournament 2023

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IFK Knockdown Tournament 2023

Cote D’Or National Sports Complex

9h-16h00

200 participants
30 Judges

4 Central Referee

1 Arbitrator/Tatami Manager/Jury

100 Officials
1000+ spectators
116 trophies
Medals for every judge, official, and participant
Certificate of participation for all fighters

With 200 competitors split into 21 divisions( ranging in age from 5 to 64.), the International Federation of Karate (IFK) Kyokushin has organized its biggest tournament of the year.

 Age and weight were the criteria for each category.

We had four winners in each category, and more than 30 special trophies were given to competitors who appeared to have potential but fell short of finishing in the top four.
On our competition arena, there were 3 tatami. There were three matches going on at once.

The IFK Reunion Island sent ten fighters, coaches and supporters to our competition. More than ten dojos from all over the island took part + Reunion Island.

The tournament had begun with the introduction of the contestants and judges. starting with the first round, and quarterfinals, moving on to the semifinals, third place, and finally the championship match.
Only the center tatami was used for the final. so that everyone can appreciate the winners' and the best's spectacular performances.

For each match and each tatami, the huge screen featured the names, photographs, and serial numbers of each participant.

Anwar Pierre, who started that discipline in Mauritius in 1977, was our special guest.

Shihan Nazir Hossen, the IFK Mauritius country representative, who was also the arbitrator, and tournament tatami manager, said: "I have been in this discipline since 1979, and I've had the chance to compete in and judge several tournaments. I believe this to be our team's biggest accomplishment to date. In 2012, after becoming the IFK Mauritius country representative, I now serve as an international judge. And I can say that everything about this tournament—the organisation, the effort put into it, the calibre of the competitors—was on an international level. The organisation of everything with the assistance of all of my officials, as well as the screen presentation.

We wanted maximum of our competitors to have the opportunity to stand on the winner platform, said Muhammad Rayhaan Hossen, president and coach of IFK Mauritius. Although there were 200 fights, more than 100 competitors received trophies, and each fighter received a medal and a certificate of participation. The level of the competition was exceptional, Osu.

We enjoyed our Sayonara dinner in the Cote d'Or VIP hall following a successful event.

Results:

G-young Children

1st place :Nadiyah Nuckhady

2nd place : Semiksha devi

3rd place : Ahseek Yushra

Special prize: Ghomoreea Haniya

B-young Children 1

1st place:Sufyan Najoo

2nd place :Balgobin Issac

3rd place:Mustakeem Tawakalkhan

3rd place:Musheer Bhakarally

Special prize:Faizan junglee

Special prize: Raphael Eclair

B-young Children 2

1st place :Rehaan Rughubur

2nd place : Aydin kauroo

3rd place : Arhaaz Salamat

4th place : zeeshan Mowlah

Special prize :Timeo Gaiqui

G-Children

1st place : Gruchet Ella

2nd place : Liyana Madhoo

3rd place:Mudhoo Shaista

B-CHILDREN 1

1ST PLACE : Jounayd Gohabur

2ND PLACE: Mikhael Boodun

3RD PLACE :Ally Jhumka

3RD PLACE : Kanish Bamma

SPECIAL PRIZE: Kesh kisto

SPECIAL PRIZE: zayaan Goldy

B-CHILDREN 2

1ST PLACE : Sayaan Rugbur

2ND PLACE :Shayaan Neeamuth

3RD PLACE :Shabaaz salamat

3RD PLACE:Sasha Morgan

SPECIAL PRIZE:Chase Bradsen

SPECIAL PRIZE :Zayaan Abdool

G- ADOLESCENTS

1st place :Maryam Boodun

2nd place : Zakitah Ramyad

3rd place: Krishnee Bamma

B-ADOLESCENTS

1st place: Vendomelle Emanuelle

2nd place :Vihaan Heeroa

3rd place: Zafar Mandary

4th place :Salaoudeen Mousadeea

G-teenager 1

1st place: Gruchet Emauella

2nd place: murshida Boodhun

3rd place :Malaika Zeadally

4th place :Aliyah Sookun

G-TEENAGER 2

1DT PLACE : Roushi Peedolly

2ND PLACE :Taybah Woodally

3RD PLACE : Alisha Rozbally

 4TH PLACE : Fatima Jowdee

B-TEENAGER

1st place : Serge Jean Marc

2nd place :Ahseek Irfaan

3rd place: Rayhaan Korimbocus

3rd place:Ally Ramjeen

Special prize :Noor Soorabally

Special prize: Curtis Robert

F-LIGHTWEIGHT

1ST PLACE:Khatijia Burkatally

 2ND PLACE :Hansina Gawreessoo

3RD PLACE :Aza Lorianne

4TH PLACE :Dowani Gowreessoo

F-FEATHERWEIGHT

1st place :Samira Soogali

2nd place: Fareea Auckbarally

3rd place:Shaheen Peedassy

4th place:Nida Oodally

Special price:Jia Boodoo

M-FEATHERWEIGHT 1

1st place : Ikhlaas Ramputh

2nd place: Azhar Oozeer

3rd place; Adnaan Subdurally

4th place: Serge Jean Yannick

Special prize: Altaaf Jeewon

M-FEATHERWEIGHT 2

1st place : suhayl Korrimboccus

2nd place :Shaad Marday

3rd place : Muzzafar Tawakalkhan

4th place: Oozair Madarun

M-LIGHTWEIGHT

1st place : Aslam Mohabuth

2nd place : Senpai Al Hadi Jewon

3rd place: Senpai Urvesh Sumrah

4th place: Ibao Miguel

M-HEAVYWEIGHT

1st place:Oozeer Chinkory

2nd place :Zafir Hussein

3rd place : Hashir Mohamoodally

4th place : Hussein Karathee

M-MIDDLEWEIGHT

1st place :Hassan Ramputh

2nd place : Sunny Makoon

3rd place: Senpai Mivesh Ghoorah

4th place: Arshaad Chummun

ELITE 3

1st place: Feizal Fuckeermamode

2nd place:Safroudeen Subdurally

3rd place: Waseem Nuckchady

3rd place:Rashid Romally

Special prize: Dec Lutchmadoo

Special prize: Rambojan sunil

Special prize: Yusuf emamaullee

Special prize: Senpai Ajitsingh Bhuttoo

Special prize: Ziyaad Gomoreea

ELITE 2

1st place: Senpai Beauvoir Johny

2nd place: Shaheen Joomun

ELITE

1st place: Senpai Clement payet

2nd place :Senpai Kushal Hoolass

 3rd place:Wasiim Aliraja

4th place:Jaabir Subdurally

BESTFIGHTER BOY: Aslam Mohabuth

BEST fighter Girl:Gruchet Emanuella

Fastest Knockout:- Sempai Hadi Jewon

28th Swiss IFK Summer Camp 2023

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28th Swiss IFK Summer Camp 2023


From 22nd to 25th July 2023, the IFK Switzerland summer camp took place at the sports centre in Willisau. Almost 80 participants from 13 dojos and three organisations took part in the event to deepen their knowledge in kihon, kata and kumite. Under the expert guidance of various Senpais, Senseis and Shihans, intensive training took place in groups. The camp offered a variety of new training methods and ideas from which everyone could benefit and expand their knowledge.

On Sunday evening, all brown and black belts had the opportunity to improve their refereeing skills in a course.

On Monday afternoon, as every year, 30 fights were on the programme, where big and small met each other with a lot of respect and fighting spirit. As a reward, a special surprise followed in the evening: the Sayonara Party turned out to be an 80s theme party with a rousing super talent show. Participants from different dojos and also examinees showed fantastic contributions that made the audience marvel and laugh. The variety of talents and the unexpected performances provided the best entertainment. The party became an unforgettable highlight of the camp and let the participants end the evening in high spirits.

After a final training session on Tuesday morning and the subsequent graduations, the training camp finally came to an end.

We congratulate all examinees and graduates on their excellent performance and thank all participants for an unforgettable time full of learning, fellowship and fun!

 

10. Kyu Quiroga Munoz Claudia Julieth Karate-Club Oftringen

9. Kyu Matter Henry Karateschule Kriens

6. Kyu Keiser Romina Karateschule Kriens

6. Kyu Jaruga Noach Karateschule Kriens

6. Kyu Wechsler Lenard Karateschule Kriens

1. Kyu Weber Lea Karateclub Strengelbach

1. DAN Muntwyler Simone Karate Club Anglikon

4. DAN De Patre Barbara Kyokushinkai Karate Ilanz

8. DAN Gabathuler Eduard Kyokushinkai Karate Chur


IFK Aruba Training Camp 2023

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Shihan Monaco led an inspiring 4-day camp this past weekend in Aruba at the Tokan IFK Dojo. The training consisted of multiple training sessions in the IFK Aruba Tokan dojo, on the beach for morning sunrise & sunset sessions, cliff sessions, in the water ocean training, IFK Kihon, Kata, Syllabus and Kumite. Shihan Sean Schenker & Shihan Jerry Poe assisted with the amazing training camp, (along with Shihan Lacie of Aruba) and the students of Aruba gave it their all & showed incredible hospitality to the USA IFK.

The camp ended on Sunday with a fantastic grading where 3 students all received promotion:

Sensei Zairo Ruiz (3rd Dan)

Senpai Greg Helder (1st Dan)

Derek Schenker (3rd Kyu)

Thank you to Sensei Zairo & Senpai Brian and the Tokan students and families for their warm welcome & generosity of spirit and time.

OSU!

28th IFK Switzerland Summer Camp

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Dear Country Representatives

Dear Karatekas

IFK Switzerland Kyokushinkai will hold its 28th summer camp in Willisau - a picturesque village in the centre of Switzerland - from 22nd to 25th July 2023. We would be delighted to welcome you and/or your karatekas to this event. The details can be found in the attached pdf.

Details Swiss Summer Camp 2023

Kind regards, OSU

Shihan Eddy Gabathuler, 7th DAN

IFK Switzerland - 20th Budo Training Day

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On Saturday, 13 May 2023, Shihan Edi Gabathuler, 7th DAN, organised the 20th Budo Training Day, which was held in the double gymnasium in Untervaz. The training schedule was as follows: 09.30 to 11.30 Kihon and examination combinations in groups, 12.30 to 14.30 Katas in groups and from 16.30 to 17.00 fighting training and fighting in three groups. These were divided into over and under 16 year olds, with the under 16 year olds again divided into two groups (white belt up to 7th Kyu and from 6th Kyu). The following karatekas were the instructors:

 

- Shihan Anton Gansner, 6th DAN

- Shihan Rolf Imhof, 5th DAN

- Sensei Fritz Trautmann, 4th DAN

- Sensei Louis Hartmann, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Dominic Frey, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Markus Graziano, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Walter Kösters, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Daniel Strauss, 3rd DAN

- Sensei Mirco Furger, 3rd DAN

- Senpai Claudia Schlegel-Köhle, 1st DAN

 

A total of 61 karatekas from six IFK Switzerland Kyokushinkai dojos - from Ilanz, Mörschwil, Oftringen, Wettingen, Wohlen and Chur - took part in the training sessions. We thank the instructors and the karatekas for their attendance and the great atmosphere as well as for their sweaty commitment. We hope to see you again in 2024 - OSU.

 

3rd IFK Open Balkan Kyokushin Championship

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The International Federation of Karate Turkey is pleased to invite fighters from your country to participate in our upcoming knockdown championship.

This knockdown championship is open to all Kyokushin organizations and has no entry restrictions.

Competitors must represent their country and they must hold at least a 6th kyu (yellow belt) for adult and 21 categories, and an 8th kyu (blue belt) for categories 18 years old

Conditions for participation could be found here: OFFICIAL INVITATION

THE ENTRY CLOSING DATE IS SUNDAY 21ST MAY 2023

ORGANIZER Website: www.ifkturkey.com

Country Representative - Ismail Yildirim +447980758392 Email ismailyildirim1964@gmail.com

The IFK European Championships 2023 - final statement

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On April 22, 2023, the IFK European Kyokushin Championship was held in Yerevan, Armenia. 208 of martial arts competitors from 13 countries gathered to compete for the titles and demonstrate their skills on an international stage. It was a thrilling event that showcased some of the best athletes in Kyokushin karate today.

Here is the final statement:

IFK European Championships 2023 Final Statement

The IFK European Championships 2023 – The Draws And Live Streaming

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The IFK European Full Contact Championships will take place in Yerevan, Armenia 22nd of April 2023. This competition is open to all organizations and includes categories for participants aged 14 and up. 

DRAWS and Live updates here: ifk.kumitetechnology.com

Live streaming will be on the IFK Kyokushin official Facebook page here: facebook.com/IFKKyokushin

4th South America Kyokushin Karate Championship

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IFK Brazil is delighted to invite you and your team to the 4th South America Kyokushin Karate Championship (Knockdown rules), taking place on October 28, 2023, at CEU Vila Rubi in São Paulo.

The registration deadline is August 28, 2023, and the draw will be sent out by September 28.

We kindly request that Country Representatives/Branch Chiefs/Presidents submit their entry forms and documents before the deadline and send to ifkbrazil@gmail.com

USA IFK Summer training camp 2023 registration is here

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Make your plans now!

USA IFK Summer Camp with Shihan Monaco

Register here: https://ifsc2023k.myuventex.com

*Each Registrant MUST order "Separate T Shirt/Size" For Each Person They Wish to Have a T-Shirt

Dates: Fri July 21-Sun July 23

Where: Gray Wolf Martial Arts, Holley, NY

What: Multiple Amazing Training Sessions in Kihon, Kata & Kumite including Basecamp sessions at Gray Wolf Martial Arts Dojo, Letchworth State Park Gorge Training Session and Beach Training!

Info: Full wknd pass, day passes, meal information and all registration/fees at the UVENTEX LINK ABOVE

Learn from Shihan Monaco, 8th Dan & President/Founder of the USA IFK, as well as the highest-ranking USA IFK teacher in North America!  Do not miss this amazing opportunity to strengthen your Kyokushin knowledge!

As Hanshi Arneil always said:

"It’s about the Karate! OSU!"

We look forward to greeting you at this amazing training weekend.

In Budo,

Shihan Monaco & Sensei Karl

Austria joined IFK as a new country member

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The IFK is pleased to welcome Austria to our organization. Shihan Zeljko Micakovic has become the Country Representative, starting Kyokushin in 1980 he spent several months at Honbu in the Uchi Deshi program in 1992/93.

IFK Austria can be contacted through their email: office@kyokushinaustria.at

The 12th IFK Uruguay Summer Camp 2023

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The XII IFK Kyokushin Uruguay Summer Camp took place on March 2-5, 2023.

We had participants from Montevideo, Mercedes, Dolores, Salto, Marindia, and San Carlos; who had the pleasure of being joined by attendees from Brazil and Bolivia represented by:

– IFK Brazil Country Representative, Shihan Jeovaldo Barreto, who was an instructor during the Summer Camp; accompanied by Sensei Julio Goncalvez; and

– IFK Bolivia Country Representative, Senpai Abraham Meruvia; accompanied by Senpai José Meruvia.

Eleven sessions included special training and meetings for instructors and advanced kyus, as well as sessions focussed on kumite refereeing.

A Kyu grades exam was held; and 2 of our colleagues successfully completed their 20 and 25 kumite tests for their 1st and 2nd DAN, respectively.

The dates for the 2024 Summer Camp are being defined, but it will also be held in early March next 2024 year.

 

The XII IFK Uruguay Summer Camp has now come to an end. This Summer camp, alike others, was full of training sessions, courses and camaraderie.

This became an International event as we had the pleasure of kuro obis from Brazil and Bolivia joining our Uruguayan instructors and students. Long training days, some of which started at 5:30 am and ended past 11:30 pm; where we also shared experiences and strengthened friendships.

We did our best to honor Sosai in its 100th anniversary, training by the sea, in the woods, under the sun & the rain; with every Kiai and Oss acting as an energy whenever we started to feel tired.

On behalf of the Uruguayan Kyokushinkai Association, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who attended, and to our instructors for their great work, evidenced by their students’ performance.

On behalf of Shihan Jeovaldo Barreto and myself, we would like to thank everyone for giving their best and using all their energy in every session.

Domo arigato gozaimashita
OSU!
Shihan Germán Carballo

IFK Bulgaria Summer Camp 2023

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IFK Bulgaria is happy to announce their annual International Summer Camp “Primorsko 2023” with special guests and main instructors Shihan David Pickthall and Sensei Emma Markwell. The camp will take place in MMC Primorsko, Bulgaria from 1st July to 8th July 2023.

For applications and additional information, please contact organizers at: ifk_bulgaria@abv.bg