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.
I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA Japan Honbu Matsushima Dojo studens performed a Karate demonstration at the Retirement home in Takasaki Velde Minowa on 15th Sunday 2025.
The grading test was held in Chile
Branch Chief; Claudio Toledo
Summer Camp was held in the town of Hualpin, a Mapuche Community of Puyehue lagoon around 705 kms south of Santiago, where associated dojos from all over the country enthusiastically participated. The summer camp was held on February 21 – 22 and 23, 2025.
This activity was programmed by senpai Salvador Manquepil and Senpai Julio Blanco, both belonging to the Mapuche people.
In sacred Mapuche land, we could feel and experience the real spirit of our beloved Kyokushin Karate.
Throughout the three days of this camp, we also evaluated kyu belt exam, going through our whole IKO Matsushima Chile programme.
Every day we had different planned activities.
Day 1, February 21st, reception of different dojos …
The I.K.O. Matsushima Kyokushin Karate Indian Summer Training Camp –2025 was held from May 20th to May 24th, 2025, in New Digha, under the esteemed presence of European Chairman Shihan Klaus Rex,along with two-time World Champion from Ukraine, Sensei Maksym Maksymov.
The camp was proudly attended by participants from the Indian states of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, reflecting a spirit of national collaboration and unity.
Hosted by Shihan Bejoy Kr. Dhara, this year’s Indian Summer Camp welcomed approximately 130 students from across India, who came together to train and cherish the experience of being under the guidance of such honorable and well known Karateka’s.
Branch Chief; Bejoy Kr.Dhara
The Championships will be held in Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil on 28th June 2025.
Registration are available www.ibkmatsushima.com.br
Branch Chief; Renata Borba
Dear I.K.O. Matsushima representatives and members, Osu!!
Please find attached the information concerning this year´s European peak event, hosted and organised by the German Kyokushinkai Organisation (KKD e.V.)
www.kyokushin-deutschland.de
Inform that throughout the camp an intensive Seminar for Match Officials (Referees and Corner Judges) will be conducted as preparation for the world tournament in Japan.
EKO-Camp venue:
Youth Hostel Möhnesee, situated in the centre of Germany, 60 km from Dortmund airport.
European Chairman; Klaus Rex
Branch Chief; Ulf Norte
Thorsten Marten
Euro Camp 2025
Euro Camp 2025 No2
On May 17, a new mass karate class was held at Playa Brava in Iquique, Chile, bringing together students and instructors in a powerful display of unity and discipline.
The event featured the participation of dojos from IKO Matsushima Northern Zone, along with students from the extracurricular workshops where Kyokushin Karate is taught in various schools throughout our city.
This mass class was held with a clear purpose: to prepare students for the upcoming belt grading exam, scheduled for Saturday, May 31. It was an inspiring morning of focused training, shared learning, and Kyokushin spirit.
Branch Chief; Freddy Segovia
On April 26, the First Youth and Children’s Karate Tournament was successfully held, organized by IKO Matsushima Northern Zone in Iquique- Chile
This event brought together participants from the Saiha, Garyu, and Seihin Dojos from IKO Matsushima Northern Zone, along with invited dojos from across the region.
The tournament featured two competitive disciplines: Kumite and Kata , with nearly 50 young athletes aged 6 to 17 showcasing their skills and dedication.
Over the course of nearly four hours, these young karatekas demonstrated the true spirit of our martial art—effort, discipline, and perseverance—in every match and performance.
Branch Chief; Freddy Segovia
On April 12, the first tournament for Hajnówka County Starost’s Cup IKO Matsushima took place!
110 carriages, 7 clubs, 5 countries. Estonia, Croatia, Latvia, Belarus and Poland!
D.O.Maksym Maksymov
Summer Camp was held at Balacola, Nilgiri District,Tamil Nadu India.
The camp was conducted from 3rd to 6th May 2025, with the participation of 233 students and support from 26 instructors.
Branch Chief; P.T.Arul Mozhi
Dan and Kyu test was held in India on 13th April 2025.
Branch Chief; Bimal Paul
Kyu test was held in Chile on 26th May.
D O; Francisco Sandoval
Championship was held in Irkutsk Russia on 27th April 2025.
Branch Chief;Vladimir Agapov
Training camp was held in Kazakhstan.
Branch Chief;Talgar Ahmadiev
