KWU European Youth Championship 2022 will be held in Armenia

KWU Kyokushin European Youth Championship in weight categories

Date: 1-3 April 2022

Place: Yerevan, Armenia “DINAMO” sports complex, str. Vardanants, 69 building

Organizer: The ministry of education, science, culture, and sports of The Republic of Armenia and Armenian Kyokushin karate federation

Supreme Judge: Shihan Ramil Gabbasov (Russia)
Deputy Supreme Judge: Shihan Andranik Hakobyan (Armenia)
Secretary: Meri Gevorgyan (Armenia)

The official list of the judges will be presented by KWU. Only accredited judges can be chosen for judging.

Judges, who would like to take part in the judging seminar on April 1, 2022, in Yerevan, must send their application on this email: info@kyokushin.am with the headline – “Judging Seminar”. In the case of successful passing of the seminar and the exam, the participants of this seminar have a chance to be chosen as official judges for the Youth KWU Kyokushin European Championship in Yerevan 2022. Candidates for judging will pay all their expenses themselves.

Guests of honor: Kancho Hatsuo Royama, Shihan David Pickthall, Shihan António Piñero

Participation: Representatives of national federations, who have passed national qualifying championships with calling in all interested groups of Kyokushin in a particular country at the age from 12 to 17 years and up to 3 fighters from each country in each weight category. If the quota from the organization is not filled, another organization has the right to add its participants until 10.03.2022, the organizing country has the right to a double quota. https://kwu.kumitetechnology.com/en

The quota for WKO Shinkyokushinkai: The competitors from WKO Shinkyokushinkai, who wish to participate in the Youth KWU
Kyokushin European Championship (kumite) in weight categories, should contact their Branch Chiefs, who would inform about this request to the WKO Shinkyokushinkai Headquarters.

Rules: This tournament will be held based on KWU rules.

Age and weight categories:

1 boys (12 -13 full years, kumite) 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 55+
2 girls (12 -13 full years, kumite) 40, 45, 50, 50+
3 boys (14-15 full years, kumite) 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 65+
4 girls (14-15 full years, kumite) 45, 50, 55, 60, 60+
5 boys (16-17 full years, kumite) 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 75+
6 girls (16-17 full years, kumite) 50, 55, 60, 65, 65+

The age of the fighters is determined on the day of passing the credentials committee, which is April 01, 2022.

Application deadline:
Last day of reception of applications – 01.03.2022
Each representative will be sent a code to fill the participants: https://kwu.kumitetechnology.com/en

Contact persons:
Meri Gevorgyan
e-mail: info@kyokushin.am Phone: (+374) 94 40 42 45
Andranik Hakobyan
e-mail: arm-kyokushin@mail.ru Phone : (+374) 55 095 999

Youth KWU Kyokushin European Championship 2022

Первенство Европы КВЮ 2022

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IFK German Open 2021 Live Streaming

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Seminar of the IFK Uruguay

On August 14-15, 2021 IFK Uruguay held a Seminar in the cities of Dolores and Mercedes, State of Soriano.

Training sessions for adults and children focused on details and corrections, aiming to improve each participants´ performance in the upcoming National Kata Tournament.

The event was organized by the State coordinator, Senpai Mario Hornos, and was technically led by Sensei Germán Carballo, IFK Uruguay Country Representative.

Summer Camp IFK Switzerland 2021

Over 100 participants from all IFK Switzerland dojos met from July 23rd to 25th together in Willisau to finally complete a training camp again after a long Corona break.

In small groups, Kihon, Kata and Kumite were diligently trained for three days, working on one's own abilities and correcting minor mistakes. There was a lot of sweating, but no less laughing and the Budo spirit was cultivated.

After around a year and a half, an official seat belt test took place again. Over a period of 5 hours, the experts tested the candidates for their strength, stamina and understanding of Kyokushinkai Karate. We congratulate all examinees on their success:

Kohai Wang Vanessa, 5. Kyu
Kohai Bohnenblust Nathalie, 4. Kyu
Kohai Egli Angela, 2. Kyu
Kohai Moos Simena, 2. Kyu
Kohai Djurasic Gordana, 1. Kyu
Kohai Krummenacher Larissa, 1. Kyu
Kohai Eickhoff Vanessa, 1. Kyu
Kohai Diez Ismael, 1. Kyu
Senpai Campana Stefano, 1. DAN
Senpai Furger Anna, 1. DAN
Senpai Toppel Daniel, 1. DAN
Senpai Avvisati Mirco, 1. DAN
Senpai Anderhalden Nina, 2. DAN
Senpai Schönenberger Fabia, 2. DAN
Senpai Klaus Anita, 2. DAN
Senpai Avvisati Silvio, 2. DAN
Senpai Avvisati Francesco, 2. DAN
Sensei Kösters Walter, 3. DAN
Sensei Hartmann Louis, 3. DAN

In addition, the following Yudanshas who have been active for many years have been graduated from IFK Switzerland for their services and commitment:

Sensei Wallimann Eveline, 4. DAN
Shihan Juric Roland, 5. DAN 

We thank all participants for their contribution to this successful summer camp and all instructors for the valuable training and input. We are already looking forward to next year - Osu.

IFK Kata World Cup 2021

Dear Hanshi, Dear Country representative, Shihan, Sensei, Senpai

IFK-Switzerland Kyokushinkai has the pleasure to invite you to the first "IFK Kata World Cup" in Switzerland.

We welcome all IFK countries to participate in this major event. Osu!

Date: 11th September 2021

Tournament Location CH-6010 Kriens, Switzerland, Sports hall 'Krauerhalle', Horwerstrasse 10.

Registration for the tournament: For registration, please use the attached Excel File and send it to Shihan Eddy Gabathuler eduard.gabathuler@ifk-schweiz.ch

Please note the deadline for registrations: Saturday 14th of August 2021

Broadcast Of The All-Russian Competitions AKR 2021

On June 5-6, 2021, the All-Russian competitions of the Association Kyokushinkai of Russia and the AKR Cup among veterans are held at the Moscow Martial Arts Center.

The competition is attended by 163 athletes and 54 veterans from five organizations included in the structure of the AKR.

Live Updates: akr.kumitetechnology.com Russian only

KWU European Youth Championship 2022

IFK Kyokushin Armenia received the right to host the KWU European Youth Championship at the beginning of April 2022. 

The President of the Armenian Kyokushin karate Federation, Shihan Andranik Hakobyan, and his team are well-known championship organizers and hosts. Shihan Hakobyan shared with us that preparations for the championship have already begun.

Patron of the IFK Prince Mohammed Bin Talal passed away

It is with regret we have to announce the passing of Prince Mohammed Bin Talal at the age of eighty years old.

Prince Mohammed was the Patron of the IFK, he was a close friend of Hanshi Arneil since the late sixties when Hanshi lived in Jordan teaching the royal family.

Hanshi Arneil was deeply saddened to hear of his passing yesterday and sends his heartfelt condolences.

The thoughts of the IFK are with Prince Mohammed’s family at this time.

Osu!

Bushido Mon Spring Camp 2021

On the 23rd–26th April 2021 near Moscow, Bushido Mon Spring Camp was held with Shihan Victor Fomin and Sensei Yulia Tseytlina.

Over 80 participants from Moscow, Penza, Tambov, Volgograd, and Zubova Polyana (Republic of Mordovia) trained in Kyokushin basics and kata on competition level with periodical bunkai self-defense explanations and testing of students' kata performances.

The Camp was completed with traditional grading from 10th–1st Kyus.

The IFK Welcome Peru to our family

Fernando Rios Chong has become the Country Representative for IFK and our 60th country member.

IFK Peru Email: ifkperu@gmail.com

Tel. +51 922773544

The IFK held an online International knockdown referee course

The IFK held an online International knockdown referee course on Saturday 27th March from 14.00 to 17.00. The course was hosted by the IFK Referee Committee chaired by the IFK Chief Referee Shihan Alex Kerrigan assisted by Shihan Andrew Turner, Shihan Anton Gansner, and Shihan Shane Lalor. Unfortunately, Shihan Andrei Bura was unavailable. The following countries participated: Argentina, Belarus, Belgium, Chile, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Holland, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the USA.

IFK Canada General Meeting

Sensei Steve Fogarasi shared the news on social media:

Sunday, February 28th the IFK Canada General Meeting was held on Zoom. We had dojo leaders and senior rank holders in participation from Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta and we reviewed our activities in 2020, the current situation in our organization, and also our strategies for 2021 and 2022.

It has been a very challenging past year and we are not out of hard times just yet, but with the joint effort we will survive, recover and strive.

Thank you to all dojo leaders for the continuous effort and hard work.

- Shihan Real Gagnon

- Shihan Gaetan Sauve

- Sensei Mikhail Zimmerman

- Sensei Jonathan Hemond

- Sensei Pascal Hemond

- Sensei Jean-Francois Verreault

- Senpai Oleg Vainstein

- Senpai Scott Heaney

- Senpai Ralph Laroche

Looking forward to our next training or meeting, in-person or online.

Respectfully,

Sensei Steve Fogarasi

IFK Canada President

Senpai Mici Fogarasi

IFK Canada Secretary General

IFK Armenia held an exam

On February 28 was held the qualification examination of sportsmen of different age groups, organized by the Kyokushin Karate Federation of Armenia, in which event the sportsmen took part with great enthusiasm.

“Judging by the words of gratitude from parents and sportsmen, we can say that the event was held at a high level. “ - The examination was led by the president and the founder of the Armenian Kyokushin karate federation and IFK BC Andranik Hakobyan.

IFK Argentina Summer Camp 2021

On March 12-13-14, 2021, IFK Argentina will host its Summer Camp

The seminar will be led by Shihan Julio Romero 6th Dan, IFK Kyokushin Representative in Argentina, and Sempai Jerónimo Romero 2nd Dan. It will take place at the facilities of the Banco Provincia La Plata Club, where the aforementioned Instructors teach classes (the 1st KWU Seminar in Argentina was held there, with Shihan Alexandr Pichkunov and Sensei Dmitry Saveliev).

Students from the City Bell Dojos (Banco Provincia Club); Dojo Villa Elisa and Dojos Lisandro Olmos will participate in the event.

Students and instructors from other organizations who wish to participate should contact the organizers ifkkyokushinargentina@gmail.com and julioromero.shihan@gmail.com.

Due to the circumstances, we live in, the places are limited.

The program will be carried out keeping the protocols indicated by the authorities of the Provincial and National Government. It includes special sessions for children, Kumite - kata, and an approach to the sports regulations of the different categories of children, youth, and adults. In this context, referee courses will also be held for the disciplines (Kata for children and adults, Kumite for children, Kumite for youth and adults).

Wishing soon this difficult time in the world to be overcome, and we will meet in courses and tournaments, we greet all colleagues from Argentina.

Osu!

IFK Kyokushin Argentina

The IFK announce promotions in the UK

Here’s the message from IFK Founder Hanshi Steve Arneil:

Normally the promotions of our members to Yondan and above are carried out at our prestigious events. Due to the unprecedented time of a global pandemic, we cannot gather together, so I have taken the decision to announce the 2020 promotions via our website.

I wish to announce the promotions of the following karateka:

• Shihan Maria Da Costa 6th Dan

• Shihan Norman King 5th Dan

• Shihan Clara Akpokomua 5th Dan

• Sensei Emma Markwell 4th Dan

I apologize deeply due to the pandemic I am unable to meet with you and present your award in person. I thank you all for all your hard work and dedication over the years.

 Osu

 Hanshi

IFK Uruguay annual report

This year turned out to be such a special one, and on behalf of the great group we´ve formed, I would like to thank everyone who did not give up and kept training either from home, in the Dojos, or outside. Difficult times brought out the best in us!!!

I would like to congratulate you on the professionalism and responsible way in which our instructors approached training during the pandemic. Guidelines and recommendations from the Health Ministry were abided by, with the main goal of looking after our students, families, and society as a whole.

The world moved too fast, and changes forced us to be more creative than ever.

We started 2020 with training sessions for our instructors, and also a great summer camp where we shared 10 training sessions throughout 3 days. We were extremely lucky to have Sensei Jeovaldo Barreto as a guest instructor, who is also a great friend and a Kyokushin referent in our continent. A week later the pandemic hit hard, but instead of defeating us we set new goals and took advantage of technology to keep training from our homes. In many cases, we even saw parents who joined and trained to accompany and encourage their children!

This group effort enabled us to have our 6th National Tournament - a virtual kata competition – which had over 50 competitors from 4 regions in all the categories, all of whom had been training non-stop even though we were in lock-down mode.

We also had the 1st Americas regional kata tournament for Brown and Black Belts, with participants from 8 countries; and with great pride, our national team achieved the podium in several categories with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

This “new normal” also provided great new opportunities, including online training sessions with IFK and Kyokushin world-renowned instructors.

After being able to return to the training in our Dojos, and following all the health and safety guidelines and recommendations we met again and kept the updated agenda with grading tests and regional seminars.

We now end this special year being certain that in spite of everything, we remained as strong and united as always.

I take this opportunity to greet all of our instructors, friends, and family; thanking everyone for their support.

Here’s to a GREAT 2021!

Sensei Germán Carballo.

IFK Uruguay held a Referee training course

On October 17th, IFK Uruguay held a Referee training course, part of the annual ongoing training  agenda, with judges and referees attending from all Uruguayan regions, including Montevideo, Canelones, Soriano, Salto. 

The course focused on IFK Kata and Knockdown Kumite Rules and was led by Sensei Germán Carballo, IFK Uruguay Country Representative.

IFK Uruguay members from 1st kyu through 2nd Dan from all Uruguay Dojos took part of the training, thus ensuring unified criteria. 

The course was held at the Combat Sports Centre located in Montevideo.