It searches for true strength of the mind and the body through KYOKUSHIN KARATE. I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA martial arts Karate that progresses to the world is succeeded to, and it contributes to international exchange.
IKO Matsushima 6th Karate World Cup was held at Victor Jara Stadium in Santiago,Chile on 9th,10th December 2023. Kata category started at AM 9:30 and International Open Cup was held at AM 11:30. World Cup Kumite category started at PM4:00. 2nd Day of World Cup started at PM1:00.
The venue was filled with excitement.
Branch Chief; Claudio Toledo
IKO Matsushima World Camp was held in Hacienda Picarquin Park on 11th Dec.2024. The camp venue situated 64km from Santiago. Dan grading test was held on 12th Dec. 48 members participated at Dan test for 1st-Dan ~ 8th-Dan. Return back to Santiago on 13th Dec.
Joint Training and Dan Grading Test as part of 11th European Championships 2023 were held on 14th May.
There were 2 classes for black belts and other color belts. North American Chairman ; Canada Branch Chief ;Hanshi Roman Szyrajew tought colour class.
Venue; Santa Susanna Sports pavilion
I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA Japan Honbu Matsushima Dojo studens performed a Karate demonstration at the festival“Holiday in Maebashi” in Maebashi City on August 25th 2019.
The first kyu test of Momiji Dojo was held in San Felipe city (88km from Santiago) on 14th December 2024. The dojo is in charge of senpai Javiera Camargo, under the supervision of shihan Francisco Sandoval.
Official Dojo Operator; Francisco Sandoval
On February 1st a seminar was held in Ovalle city, 405 km north of Santiago, Chile. The seminar was focused on Kumite, Kata and Tameshiwari.
There were more than 90 attendants from Coquimbo Region, and was given by Shihan Francisco Sandoval and Sensei Gonzalo Valderrama.
Official Dojo Operator; Francisco Sandoval
The seminar was held in Australia. It was very well attended with 75 students including 19 dan grades.
Branch Chief; Gary Viccars
Tournament was held in India.
D O;Satyeswar Mandal
I.K.O. Matsushima All India Kyokushin Karate Full Contact Knockdown Open Tournament was held in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
This tournament was organized by Sensei Babu Nataraj, Branch Chief of Karnataka, India. All the Branch Chiefs of I.K.O. Matsushima India were present in this tournament.
Branch Chief; Bimal Paul
Australian teams Participated in the New Zealand Championships.
Branch Chief; Gary Viccars
Championships was held in Pakistan on 25-26th October 2024.
BranchChief; Atta Butt
Happy New Years Training was held in Komsomolsk Russia.
Branch Chief; Andrei Nutrikhin
The seminar was held in Israel.
Branch Chief; Arthur Spilniy
Tournament was held in West Bengal, India on 18th & 19th January 2025.
Branch Chief; Buddhadeb Ghosh
Dan test was held in Indonesia on 8th December 2024.
Branch Chief; Setia Purnama
Championship was held in Komsomolsk Russia. 240 fighters attended.
Branch Chief; Andrei Nutrikhin
New Dojo opened in Know (a suburb of Melbourne)Australia.
Seminar and Kyu test was held in Armenia on 25th December 2024.
Branch Chief; Karen Zhamkochyan
