The Czech Republic Open Tournament for Children, Juniors and Adults was held on April 6th, 2013 in Novy Bydzov, Czech Republic organized by Branch Chief Jan Soukup. 100 members participated in the tournament which was well organized with good fights, techniques and Kyokushin spirit.

The "2013 The 5th World Weight Category Karate Championships" was held on April 28th at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. 16 fighters in each of the 4 weight categories (total 64 fighters) gathered from around the world to fight for the World's No.1 in Karate Weight Category. In a tournament where the best fighters from around the world participated, Takaichi Onuma (JAPAN) won the light weight, Zenjyuro Mori (JAPAN) the middle weight, Alejandro Navarro (SPAIN) the heavy weight and Shoki Arata (JAPAN) the super heavy weight. Japan maintained their previous success from the 4th World Weight Championships 4 years ago, by producing champions in 3 categories.

【Light Weight（－70kg）】
The key here was the proven veteran fighter up against the new comers in the light weight category. Japan's rising star Naoya Kimura beat Russia's Roman Semchenco 4-1 by decision in the first extra round. Then Kimura lost to the 4th World Weight 3rd place Pitor Moczydlowski (POLAND) at the... Lasīt tālāk

IKO Kyokushinkaikan founder Sosai Masutatsu Oyama's 19th memorial service was held at the Mitsumine Shrine in Saitama Pref. on Monday, April 29th. This year the International Friendship and World Weight Category tournament was held for 3 days from April 26th, the day Sosai passed away, so the memorial service was held after the tournament on April 29th.
230 members took part in this memorial service which included IKO President Kancho Shokei Matsui, Shihan Yuzo Goda, IKO officials, Branch Chiefs from all over Japan and overseas, all members who went to the International Training Camp and headquarter staff. Participants together gave prayers to the founder of Kyokushin karate. The memorial sevice started with a prayer Shinto style then members moved to the "Soreisha" where Sosai Oyama's spirit rest and finished by paying respect to Sosai's Monument.

The official results for the 2013 The 5th World Weight Category karate Championships that was held at the Tokyo Gymnasium on April 28th.

2013 The 5th World Weight Category karate Championships Results
■Light Weight (－70kg)
1st Place / Takaichi Onuma (JAPAN)
2nd Place / Pitor Moczydlowski (POLAND)
3rd Place / Eldar Ismailov (UKRAINE)
4th Place / Naoya Kimura (JAPAN)
■Middle Weight (－80kg)
1st Place / Zenjyuro Mori (JAPAN)
2nd Place / Yuta Sawamura (JAPAN)
3rd Place / Igor Titkov (RUSSIA)
4th Place / Shohei Yamamoto (USA)
■Heavy Weight (－90kg)
1st Place / Alejandro Navarro (SPAIN)
2nd Place / Shohei Kamada (JAPAN)
3rd Place / Ilya Karpenko (RUSSIA)
4th Place / Ivan Mezentsev (RUSSIA)
■Super Heavy Weight (+90kg)
1st Place / Shoki Arata (JAPAN)
2nd Place / Goderzi Kapanadze (RUSSIA)
3rd Place / Zahari Damyanov (BULGARIA)
4th Place / Steven Cujic (AUSTRALIA)

Ichigeki Award / Eldar Ismailov (UKRAINE)... Lasīt tālāk

The 2013 Women's World Karate Championships was held at the Tokyo Gymnasium on April 27th &28th. The light weight final was the same as last year with Elena Vorobeva (RUSSIA) facing Natsuki Ota (JAPAN). Ota won 5-0 by decision in the first extra time. In the middle weight 5 time champion Anastasia Khripunova (RUSSIA) lost to the 2011 Women's Open 2nd place Julie Lamarre (CANADA) in the semi finals. In the final Julie Lamarre (CANADA) fought last years 2nd place Yuma Tazaki (JAPAN) and won 4-0 by decision in the main round. In the heavy weight 3 time champion Agnieszka Sypien (POLAND) lost in the quarter final and the final was against new comer Miyu Kagaya (JAPAN) and Uliana Grebenshchikova (RUSSIA). Uliana Grebenshchikova (RUSSIA) came from behind to win 4-0 by decision in the main round to claim her first title. There were new champions at all 3 categories in the 2013 Women's World Karate Championships.

2013 Women's World Karate Championships Results
■Light... Lasīt tālāk

The results for the 2013 Karate Friendship that was held at the Tokyo Gymnasium on April 26th & 27th and Team Kata that was held on the 28th, 2013 is as follow.


2013 International KATA karate competition Results

KATA Category
■Boys and Girls 6 - 8yr.
1st Place / Hikaru Kamitsuji (JAPAN)
2nd Place / Aika Kamiyama (JAPAN)
3rd Place / Ryunosuke Kimoto (JAPAN)
■Boys and Girls 9yr.
1st Place / Cocoa Taguchi (JAPAN)
2nd Place / Hokuto Idomoto (JAPAN)
3rd Place / Honoka Nomura (JAPAN)
■Boys and Girls 10yr.
1st Place / Mizuki Kainose (JAPAN)
2nd Place / Ryotaro Watanabe (JAPAN)
3rd Place / Takumi Shibazaki (JAPAN)
■Boys and Girls 11yr.
1st Place / Kaito Hayashi (JAPAN)
2nd Place / Hayato Ogawa (JAPAN)
3rd Place / Ryuya Kobayashi (JAPAN)
■Boys 12 - 17yr.
1st Place / Hikaru Kon (JAPAN)
2nd Place / Ryuya Kubo (JAPAN)
3rd Place / Akito Kamitsuji (JAPAN)
■Girls 12 - 17yr.
1st Place / Hina Ishii (JAPAN)
2nd Place / Yuuha Nakajima (JAPAN)
3rd Place / Ma... Lasīt tālāk

A training camp was held on April 5th, 2013 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia organized and led by Branch Chief Shihan Adnan Tarsha. The program of the camp included three different training sessions: Kihon, Ido, Self-defense, and a variety of strengthening exercises. Also there was a special training session for the two participants in the World Youth Elite Tournament in Japan in April.

The 11th Herat Afghanistan Selection Karate Tournament was held on March 30th, 2013 in Herat city, Afghanistan organized by Branch Chief Sensei Abdul Azim Farhang. 109 members participated in the Kumite and Kata category from 12 dojo's in Herat city. Participants were from different age groups and belt categories.

No 1.jūnija līdz 31.augustam.kā katru vasaru treniņi brīvā dabā Mežaparkā.Nodarbības futbola laukumā,uz mākslīgās zāles seguma.Blakus laba peldvieta.Tiks apgūta Kyokushin Karate ,K-1,un Izraēlas specvienību tuvcīņas elementi ar nazi.

The 9th Weight Category Tournament for Youth, Man and Women and the 4th Weight Category Tournament for Seniors were held on March 17th, 2013 in Varna, Bulgaria organized by Branch Chief Sensei Emil Kostov. 100 fighters participated including the Serbian team accompanied by Branch Chief Sensei Zarko Petkovic. The tournament was well organized with the atmosphere filled with Kyokushin spirit and the final fights were a close contest in all categories.