The Armenian Grand Prix 2025: A Celebration of Kyokushin Karate Excellence

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The Armenian Grand Prix 2025 is set to become a significant event in the international Kyokushin karate calendar. This open tournament will bring together athletes from across the globe to compete in kumite and kata, showcasing their dedication and mastery of this revered martial art.

The tournament, which will take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dinamo Sports Complex in Yerevan, Armenia, will feature participants from various age groups and categories, including children, girls, juniors, men, and women. As a platform that celebrates both individual skill and the collective spirit of karate, the event is expected to attract widespread interest and participation.

At its core, the Armenian Grand Prix 2025 embodies the values that Kyokushin karate stands for—discipline, respect, and perseverance. The goals of the tournament extend beyond the competition itself, aiming to:

  • Promote and Develop Kyokushin Karate: The tournament, by hosting an international event, seeks to raise awareness and appreciation for this martial art and inspire future generations to practice it.

  • Encourage Healthy Lifestyles: The event focuses on engaging children and youth and highlights the importance of physical activity and a balanced approach to well-being.

  • Shape Moral and Physical Character: Karate is more than a sport; it is a way of life. Through participation, athletes develop values such as humility, determination, respect, and physical prowess.

  • Foster Global Friendships: The tournament strengthens international bonds and encourages mutual respect among participants by bringing together athletes from diverse cultural backgrounds.

  • Showcase Excellence: The event serves as a stage for top-tier athletes to demonstrate their skills while identifying emerging talents in the sport.

Organizers work tirelessly to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for all involved. Athletes interested in competing must email their preliminary applications to info@kyokushin.am by February 17, 2025. The event aims to attract diverse participants while maintaining high competition standards through a well-organized registration process and clear structure.

As the date approaches, anticipation continues to build. The event promises to leave a lasting impact on everyone involved, furthering the mission of Kyokushin karate and fostering international camaraderie.

Mark your calendars for this extraordinary event, and join us in Yerevan, Armenia, to celebrate Kyokushin's karate excellence.

6th IFK World Kata Championships 2024 - Live streaming and Draws

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The IFK is excited to announce that the 6th IFK World Kata Championships will be held today, Friday, October 4th, 2024, live from K2, Crawley! This prestigious event, hosted in partnership with the British Karate Kyokushinkai, will lead into the 46th British Open tomorrow. 

The DRAWS

LIVE Streaming

IFK Switzerland Summer Camp 2024

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The annual IFK Switzerland Kyokushinkai summer camp was held from July 20th to 23rd at the Schlossfeld Sports Complex in Willisau. This year, we were honored to have Shihan David Pickthall, 7th DAN and President of the IFK, as an instructor and special guest. Over 90 Karatekas from 15 Dojos gathered to benefit from Shihan David's expertise and the presence of all the Swiss Shihans.

The training sessions were organized by belt color to help participants consolidate their existing knowledge while challenging them with new concepts and techniques. Classic Kihon sessions were complemented with innovative methods to enhance both physical and mental flexibility. Higher grades particularly benefited from Bunkai training, deepening their understanding of the practical applications of Katas. Our national Kata team also prepared intensively for the upcoming world championships in October. Additionally, a referee course on Kata was conducted on Sunday evening by our referee committee.

Among the many training activities, the 30-man Kumite on Monday afternoon stood out as a crowning finale. Participants applied their newly acquired skills in this rigorous and thrilling challenge.

Despite the intense summer heat, the camp was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the cultivation of both old and new friendships. The Sayonara Party, with a "Black and White" dress code, showcased some newfound talents and evoked a few tears as the camp came to a close.

We reflect on an instructive, sweaty, occasionally painful, but always motivating summer camp filled with great atmosphere and camaraderie. We eagerly anticipate next year's camp, scheduled for July 19th – 22nd, 2025.

Thank you to all who participated and contributed to making this event a remarkable success. See you next year! Osu!

Yerevan Open Cup 2023

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An international open tournament in Kumite and Kata will be held in Yerevan, Armenia, on December 23, 2023, for children, girls, juniors, men, and women.

The competition of the participants in KUMITE will be held into age and weight categories of boys and girls 6-7-year-old children 8-9-year-old children, 10-11-year-old children, 12-13-year-old juniors, 14-15-year-old juniors 16-17-year-old juniors, and 18 + year-old men and women.

Participants in KATA will be divided into the following age categories: 6-7-year-old children, 8-9-year-old children, 10-11-year-old children, 12-13-year-old juniors, 14-15-year-old juniors, 16-17-year-old juniors, 18 + year-old men and women.

The preliminary applications are admitted up to 10 December 2023

Address: Yerevan, str.Estonakan 12/1

E-mail: info@kyokushin.am

Telephone numbers: (+374 94) 40-42-45.

The following order is an official invitation to participate in the Tournament of the Armenian Kyokushin Karate Federation.

President Shihan Andranik Hakobyan

National Kata Seminar under the auspices of IFK Romania

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This weekend, 29.09-01.10.2023, it took place at Tg. Jiu, the National Kata Seminar under the auspices of IFK Romania - the Knockdown Karate Federation organized by the Brandt Dojo Sports Club where 100 athletes participated under the guidance of Shihan Eddy Gabathuler 8 Dan from Switzerland.

It was an internship where we received a lot of information that will help us in preparing the Romanian team for next year's World Kata Championship in London.

At the end of the Seminar, we were happy with the promotion of Shihan Christian Hirsch 5 Dan and Sensei Ștefan Straut 4 Dan. Thanks to IFK president Shihan David Pickthall, the IFK international board for the promotion and the trust granted!

Thanks to Shihan Eddy Gabathuler 8 Dan for all the support and the National Kata Seminar! Congratulations to the organizers team, to Senpai Marian Brandt, to all the IFK Romania participants, and to Senpai Roxana Tudor with her team WAKU Romania (member of KWU Romania since 2017), as we are delighted to have them with us, Osu!

Osu!

IFK Romania

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.

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 results U14, U16, U18

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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 are the results U14, U16, and U18

U14 Girls -40Kg
1. Zarina Ali, Kazakhstan
2. Voskanyan Ariana, Armenia
3. Gevorgyan Naira, Armenia

U14 Girls -50Kg
1. Harutyunyan Meri, Armenia
2. Akzhan Orazgali, Kazakhstan
3. Nikuradze Nana, Georgia
3. Shalageh Sanaz, Iran

U14 Girls +50Kg
1. Belavina Milana, Latvia
2. Dariga Auganbay, Kazakhstan
3. Sargsyan Armenuhi, Armenia
3. Nitu Anastasia Iulia, Romania

U14 Boys -40Kg
1. Hovsepyan Gevorg, Armenia
2. Khachatryan Ashot, Armenia
3. Zhuban Saken, Kazakhstan
3. Bogačovs Ņikita, Latvia

U14 Boys -45Kg
1. Harutyunyan Avet, Armenia
2. Harutyunyan Georgi, Armenia
3. Torosyan Samvel, Armenia
3. Sayan Dissen, Kazakhstan

U14 Boys -50Kg
1. Balayan Armen, Armenia
2. Warnfeldt Rush Issac, Great Britain
3. Avetisyan Davit, Armenia
3. Margolin Ariel, Israel

U14 Boys -55Kg
1. Zohrabyan Serj, Armenia
2. Knopov Larry, Israel
3. Mkrtchyan Harutyun, Armenia

U14 Boys +55Kg
1. Elizbaryan Gurgen, Armenia
2. Sahakyan Aleks, Armenia
3. Hakobyan Alen, Armenia

U16 Girls -55Kg
1. Bejanyan Alisa, Armenia
2. Gruchet Emmanuelle, Reunion
3. Karapetyan Silvi, Armenia
3. Kordzaia Nino, Georgia

U16 Girls +55Kg
1. Grigoryan Elen, Armenia
2. Mates Morgan, Great Britain
3. Karakat Assylbekkyzy, Kazakhstan

U16 Boys -55Kg
1. Panuta Albert, Romania
2. Hambardzumyan Erik, Armenia
3. Eranosyan Erik, Armenia
3. Nursultan Smagul, Kazakhstan

U16 Boys -60Kg
1. Bekarys Bolatov, Kazakhstan
2. Galstyan Hayk , Armenia
3. Serge Jean Marc, Reunion
3. Darsareh Amirhossein, Iran

U16 Boys -65Kg
1. Hovsepyan Vanik, Armenia
2. Ulikhan Nursultanov, Kazakhstan
3. Williams Cai, Great Britain
3. Hajian Radman, Iran

U16 Boys -70Kg
1. Poxosyan Gagik, Armenia
2. Dan Arthur, Israel
3. Goderdzishvili Tamaz, Georgia
3. Grigoryan Ashot, Armenia

U16 Boys +70Kg
1. Partsikanashvili Avtandil, Georgia
2. Sinafathi Mohammad, Iran
3. Parviziniya Arshia, Iran
3. Kiyavash Daghani, Armenia

U18 Girls -55Kg
1. Dillbary Rotem, Israel
2. Fayazi Ghozloo Nahid, Iran
3. Mxeyan Sofi, Armenia
3. Ainaz Mashenova, Kazakhstan

U18 Girls +55Kg
1. Šļahta Ksenija, Latvia
2. Krummenacher Larissa, Switzerland
3. Pastukhova Kristina , Armenia
3. Moos Simena, Switzerland

U18 Boys -60Kg
1. Aleksanyan Garik, Armenia
2. Farfaryan Petros, Armenia
3. Kazemi Arman, Iran
3. Stepanyan Hamlet, Armenia

U18 Boys -65Kg
1. Stepan Skladanyuk, Kazakhstan
2. Raiymbek Shyntay, Kazakhstan
3. Piliposyan Varuzhan, Armenia
3. Manasyan Artyom, Armenia

U18 Boys -75Kg
1. Yaghobi Mehrdad, Iran
2. Arakelyan Tigran, Armenia
3. Muradyan Avetis, Armenia
3. Vlasyan Maks, Armenia

U18 Boys +75Kg
1. Uncu Vlad Constantin, Romania
2. Shaabani Morteza, Iran
3. Yazijyan Hovhannes, Armenia
3. Kianiharchegani Ali, Iran

The IFK European championships 2023 Results U21 and Adults

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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 are the results of U21 and Adults

Adults Women -55 kg
1. Rowlands Hayley Beth, Great Britain
2. Pickthall Olivia, Great Britain
3. Nurgul Saparova, Kazakhstan
3. Wiska Eliza, Poland

Adults Women +55 kg
1. Westrin Agnes, Sweden
2. Nielsen Mette Marie, Sweden
3. Elnara Togyzbayeva, Kazakhstan
3. Felber Angela, Switzerland

Adults Men -70 kg
1. Mrozinski Kamil, Great Britain
2. Rammal Jaafar, Great Britain
3. Jamshidfar Borzatour, Iran
3. Gevorgyan Gevorg, Armenia

Adults Men -80 kg
1. Hayder Ali, Sweden
2. Fallahi Mohammad Javad, Iran
3. Azizkhani Ali, Iran
3. Karapetyan Hrachya, Armenia

Adults Men -90 kg
1. Rosin Jonas, Sweden
2. Misakyan Artsrun, Armenia
3. Nasabi Majid, Iran
3. Mohammadipouryaychi Jabraeil, Iran

Adults Men +90 kg
1. Moosavi Javad, Iran
2. Liubayeu Dzmitry
3. Rostami Javad, Iran
3. Kakabadze Davit, Georgia

U21 Women -55 kg
1. Madina Bolatova, Kazakhstan
2. Margaryan Elen, Armenia
3. Hosivandi Fatima, Iran
3. Beauvoir Ambre, Reunion

U21 Women +55 kg
1. Karapetian Liliana, Armenia
2. Alambardarabatari Leila, Iran
3. Gulziya Umirzakova, Kazakhstan

U21 Men -70 kg
1. Chapman Callum, Great Britain
2. Arzu Tyulemessov, Kazakhstan
3. Petrachenka Daniil

U21 Men -80 kg
1. Sayat Bakytuly, Kazakhstan
2. Hardzeichuk Maksim
3. Mirco Avvisati, Switzerland

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

The 7th IFK World Championships Leipzig 2025

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This week, the second meeting of the organizing team for the 2025 World Championship took place.

A big item on the agenda was to decide on the logo of the World Championships. The logo was decided on and can be published immediately.

The IFK World Championships will take place from 9-11 May 2025.

Stay tuned for more news.

IFK Chile Summer Camp 2023

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IFK Chile hosted their Summer Camp from 17-19 February in Casablanca under the guidance of Shihan David Pickthall.

IFK members from Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, and Chile participated in the camp and had eight sessions that concentrated on all aspects of the IFK curriculum.

At the grading, there were promotions for:
Sensei German Caru Chile 3rd Dan
Sensei Oscar Sanabria Colombia 3rd Dan
Sensei Fernando Rios Chong Peru 3rd Dan
Senpai Abraham Meruvia Morales 2nd Dan
Senpai Jose Meruvia Morales 2nd Dan
Senpai Catalina Silva Reyes 1st Dan

Congratulations! Osu!