New Dojo opened in Takasaki Gunma Japan

A special ceremony to present the official International Black Belts and Certificates received from the Honbu was held at Shahnawaz Dojo in Pakistan.
To celebrate this milestone, the ceremony was organized at a well-known family restaurant, where the certificates were presented in a professional and prestigious atmosphere.
D.O.Sensei Shahnawaz

We recently conducted a belt awarding ceremony at Shahnawaz Dojo for our students who successfully cleared their recent grading tests. In this ceremony, 11 students were promoted to their next Kyu grades and were presented with their new belts.
D.O.Sensei Shahnawaz

On Saturday the dan grading test was held in Hobart,Tasmania Australia.
The training was very spirited and well received by all.
Branch Chief; Hanshi Gary Viccars

A memorial training session to remember Sosai and the karate thjat he gave us all.
Branch Chief; Hanshi Gary Viccars

The annual Championship was held and it was (again) a great event with many great fights.
We had competitors from 5 States.
Branch Chief; Hanshi Gary Viccars

On 15th March 2026,the I.K.O. Matsushima Inter District Kyokushin Karate Championship was held in Kolkata,India.
The event was organized under the guidance of the Head Mam of Budge Budge St.Thomas Memorial School and South 24 Parganas Matsushima Kyokushin Karate Organisation. The program was also honored by the presence of the MLA, the Chairman of Budge Budge Municipality, and the local councillor.
It was a great platform for all students who are learning Karate under our reputed organization, I.K.O. Matsushima Kyokushin Karate. Approximately 165 students from different districts participated in this championship, making the event very successful and encouraging for all young Karate practitioners.
Branch Chief;Shihan Bejoy Kumar Dhara

The report from Shahnawaz Dojo in Pakistan. 21st Belt Test held at Shahnawaz Dojo on 16 February 2026.
D.O. Sensei Shahnawaz

The 3rd Kyokushin Karate Matsushima Championships will be held in Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais,Brazil on 20th June 2026.
Event details:
Date: June 20, 2026
City: Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais – Brazil
Branch Chief; Sensei Renata Borba

Summer camp was held in Tamilnadu India.
Branch Chief; Ramesh Kumar

A Dan test was successfully conducted for candidates seeking promotion to Shodan and also for 2nd Kyu within IKO Matsushima Karate in Iquique Chile.
IKO Matsushima Northern Area remains committed to upholding the values and traditions of Kyokushin Karate, ensuring the growth and progression of its members through structured and rigorous evaluations.
Branch Chief; Shihan Freddy Segovia

The 2nd edition of the Children and Youth Kyokushin Tournament was successfully held at Colegio Hispano Italiano in Iquique, Chile, bringing together more than 55 children and young practitioners between the ages of 6 and 17.
Competitors participated in both Kata and Kumite categories, with a particularly strong turnout in the Kata divisions. The technical level displayed by the participants was noteworthy, reflecting the ongoing development and dedication of the young karateka.
The event welcomed participants from several northern cities of Chile, including Antofagasta, Arica, and Iquique, as well as representatives from southern Matsushima Cauquenes, promoting regional integration and camaraderie among dojos.
The main objective of this tournament was to provide children and …

New Dojo opened in Australia.
Branch Chief;Gary Viccars

Championship was held in Tyumen Russia.
Branch Chief; Vladimir Agapov