XII IFK Uruguay National Tournament October 4 2026, Montevideo
Kumite KO Kumite Clicker and Kata
Qualifying tournament for the South American KO Championship Colombia 2027.

Categories:

• Under 10

• Under 12

• Under 14

• Under 16

• Under 18

• Novice

• Adults

• Veterans

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The IFK Kata Committee will be hosting an online Q&A session on the Pinan Katas on the 19th September 2026. This is open to all IFK dojo operators and instructors. For further information and the Zoom details please contact ifkkata@gmail.com

We cordially invite all dojos and Kyokushin fighters to the IFK GERMAN OPEN on 19 September.

This German championship will take place in Naunhof (20 km from Leipzig). Registration is also possible via the SMOOTHCOMP portal. Publication will follow in the coming weeks.

On 2 August 2026, IFK Kyokushin Mauritius will proudly host its 14th IFK National Knockdown Tournament at the SSS Quartier Militaire Girls Gymnasium. More than 200 competitors, from 3 years old to over 70, will take part, representing every level of experience, from beginners making their first appearance to elite competitors and veteran fighters.

The tournament follows the traditions of Kyokushin Knockdown Karate, a full-contact competition that rewards courage, technique, endurance, fighting spirit, and respect. It is one of the purest expressions of Kyokushin, where competitors test themselves through determination and discipline.

For many years, IFK Kyokushin Mauritius has continued to raise the standard of Kyokushin karate in Mauritius through dedication, discipline, and consistent development. With more than 30 IFK dojos across the island and over 200 registered IFK fighters, the federation has built one of the strongest and most active Kyokushin communities in the country.

One of IFK’s proudest achievements is being the only Kyokushin federation in Mauritius to successfully organise a national tournament on three tatamis, featuring 200 fighters only IFK members. This reflects the federation’s depth, organisation, and the continued growth of its athletes year after year.

In 2024, Shihan Nazir, Sensei Rayhaan, and Sensei Zaynab proudly organized the first-ever Kyokushin Winter Camp in Mauritius under IFK Mauritius. It became far more than a karate camp,

it became an unforgettable experience that brought together the Kyokushin family through training, friendship, leadership, discipline, and adventure.

Over two incredible days, participants trained from before sunrise until sunrise, challenged themselves through Kyokushin kihon, kata, kumite, fitness, and outdoor training, trained in the rain, played football, tackled obstacle challenges, enjoyed quad biking, water sports, kayaking, pedalo rides, dragon boat racing, tug of war, teamwork games, and shared meals together. They slept in tents and barracks, gathered around the campfire, made lifelong friendships with students from different dojos, and even enjoyed a surprise mini concert in a theatre.

The overwhelming success of the first edition inspired us to go even bigger.

IFK Mauritius Winter Camp 2026 returns with three full days of action, learning, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Expect more training, more challenges, more leadership activities, more outdoor survival experiences, more teamwork, and even more surprises than ever before.

This is more than a karate camp. It is a unique Kyokushin experience in Mauritius, where martial arts, respect, discipline, friendship, and adventure come together.

IFK Mauritius continues to raise the standard for Kyokushin Karate in Mauritius, creating one of the country’s most exciting martial arts camps and bringing karateka together from different dojos to train, grow, and build lifelong bonds.

Osu!

🔥 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 🔥

The moment has arrived.

The moment warriors have been waiting for.

The IFK Canadian Championship – BUSHIDO is officially open.

🥋 Kata. Kumite. Honor.

🥊 Impact. Intensity. Overcoming limits.

Dojos are on fire.

Training is getting harder.

Minds are preparing for battle.

⚔️ Who has the strength?

⚔️ Who has the courage?

⚔️ Who will become the next IFK Canada Champion?

This is not just a tournament.

It is a trial.

A test of character.

A moment where only the most determined will leave their mark.

⛩️ Spots are limited.

⛩️ Divisions will fill fast.

👉 REGISTER NOW on Smoothcomp

👉 Don’t wait. The time is now.

🔥 Prepare yourself.

🔥 Commit fully.

🔥 Step into the arena.

Bushido awaits you. IFK Canada awaits you.

Osu.

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30962

IFK Eurasian Open Championship. Kazakhstan, Astana, June 14, 2026.

Event: IFK Intra-City Tournament 2026
Date: 10th May 2026
Venue: West Bengal, India
The tournament will feature both Kata and Kumite competitions, conducted in separate arenas to ensure smooth and efficient proceedings. Registration has already begun, and we are expecting participation from more than 200 competitors.

Additionally, this tournament will serve as an important organizational milestone, as we will be officially announcing two new Branch Chiefs during the event.

IFK Mauritius will host a Kata and Kumite tournament on 12 April 2026

The 3rd Annual American Vital Karate Open Championships will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Lima, Ohio. Hosted by American Vital Karate and presented by USA-IFK, the AVK Open continues to grow as a multi-division event welcoming competitors from across the Kyokushin and broader karate community.

Event Details

• Date: March 28, 2026

• Location: Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center
  7 Town Square, Lima, Ohio

• Presented by: USA-IFK

• Organizer/Host: American Vital Karate

Competition Divisions

The 2026 AVK Open will include the following divisions:

• Full Contact Knockdown Kumite (IFK Rules)

• Semi-Contact Kumite

• Point Fighting

• Kata

• Weapons Kata

• Jiu-Jitsu Divisions

Competitors may register for only one fighting division (Point Fighting, Semi-Contact, or Full Contact Kumite).

Registration Information: Event details and the official registration link are available on the USA-IFK Events page at: uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-karate-events

Registration Schedule & Pricing

Early Registration:

• January 31 – February 14, 2026

• $50 for one Karate event

• $10 for each additional Karate event

Normal Registration:

• February 14 – March 23, 2026

• $55 for one Karate event

• $10 for each additional Karate event

Late Registration:

• March 23 – March 28, 2026

• $60 for one Karate event

• $10 for each additional Karate event

Jiu-Jitsu Registration:

• $50 (Early)

• $55 (Normal)

• $60 (Late)

Spectator Pass:

• $10 per spectator

Important: Semi-Contact and Full Contact Knockdown Kumite registration ends March 23, 2026.
No late registrations will be accepted for these divisions.

Divisions may be combined as necessary to ensure safe and fair competition. If no safe competitor can be found, a refund will be issued for the affected fighting division.

Tournament Hotel Information

Wingate by Wyndham (next door to the event venue) has been designated as the tournament hotel.

• Reservation Cut-Off Date: February 27, 2026

• Check-In: Begins at 3:00 PM (early check-in not guaranteed)

• Check-Out: 11:00 AM

• Late checkout fees may apply after 12:00 PM

To receive the tournament discount, contact the hotel front desk at (419) 228-7000 and state that you are attending “AVK Karate 2026.”

Contact Information

For additional event information:

• Shihan Jerry Poe: (419) 236-7074

• Senpai Veronica Williams: (419) 786-0704

We look forward to seeing all of you in Lima, Ohio on March 28th! Don't miss out on the EARLY BIRD! Register today!

OSU!!!

Submitted by:
Sensei Bill Stewart (3 rd Dan)
USA-IFK Media Committee Chairman

This years full contact knockdown event returns to England for another installment of the UK & Ireland's premier Kyokushin Knockdown event. Please see below for the registration link and further details:

https://gbkyokushinkai.smoothcomp.com/en/event/28349

Full deatails and registration can be found below:

https://kumitetechnology.com/en/tournament/392/

The IFK DRAGON CUP will traditionally take place again at the beginning of March in Neckarsulm. We cordially invite all dojo fighters to attend on 7 March 2026. This competition is also divided into advanced fighters and beginners (please note the announcement, especially the techniques permitted for beginners).

Here is the link to register:

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/26514

IFK Netherlands will host the IFK Dutch Open on the 28th February 2026. Full details can be found here: https://kazokudojo.nl/ifk-dutch-open-the-cup-of-rotterdam-nld/

Full details and registration can be found here: https://jonathantineo.com/copa-oyama/

RISING DRAGONS, will take place on 31 January 2026 in Weinsberg (near Heilbronn).

This tournament is particularly suitable for dojos from Germany and neighbouring countries. The number of participants is limited to approximately 200.

Here is the link to register:

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/26688

Date: 18 January 2026

Venue: Unnayani Sangha, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Hosted and supervised by: 

Shihan Santanu Ganguly