I.K.O. MATSUSHIMA- KYOKUSHIN KARATE U.A.E.- RAK
Date: December 20, 2011
Subject: Kumite Training Camp
Barrej Health Club –United Arab Emirates-Ras Al khaimah is organizing a kumite training camp which includes body strengthening for Seniors and Juniors for women and men on the 26th, 27th and 28th January 2012.
At the moment the participants are:
1. From Iran : Shihan Dai Mohsen Ashouri (- Chairman of Iranian Karate Federation)
Shihan Dai Afshin Tabatabaie- President …

Kyu Test IKO Matsushima Italy – Shihan Casto Samuele
On Sunday, November 18, 2011 the Kyu Test by IKO Matsushima Italy(I.K.K.O.) was held.
The ‘examination started at 15.30 and ended at 19.30 engaging about 100 athletes in various tests of physical strength, knowledge of technical and free fighting.
The tests involving athletes from the various Dojo Ikko. The Kyu Test were directed by Shihan Casto S. and Sensei Bovino L.
Shihan Casto, at the end of exams has wished all those present and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year by urging all the athletes and teachers present at a constant commitment to karate to …

In 14th November 2011year, sponsored by Armenian Olimpic committee, took place a martial arts festival, where have been participated 10 martial arts federations Wushu, Aiki-do, Taiwon-do, Ku-do, Jeet kun-do,KYOKUSHINKAI KARATE was represented by Oyama Kyokushinkai karate Armenian federation’s Sensai Karen Zhamkochyan. Ceremonial opening has been done by Olimpic committee president Gagik Carukyan.
Branch Chief Karen Zhamkochyan

The Report from Ukraine.
Brnch Chief Sergey Levitin

On 3 December I held our regular black belts’ seminar in Miskolc. We usually have 3 training like this yearly with a high number of participants. This time there were 64 black belts training together. This seminar is compulsory for all who hold a dan rank and is recommended for all 1st kyu holders who plan to take their dan test in the near future. We practiced basic budo techniques, did a lot of kihon and kata during the 2.5 hours.
Branch Chief J. Borza

“International Karate Organization Kyokushin Kaikan I.K.O. Matsushima” of Azerbaijan report of grading test from Azerbaijan,Baku.
The examination on KYU test was held. 88 students has taken place 04.12.2011

On november 9-10, 2011 at Kholkin Dojo (Novosibirsk) dan test took place.
Karatekas from Russia and Kazakhstan participated in it. Dan test lasted for 6 hours. 30 kumite and knowing every IKO Matsushima kata were mandatory for
everyone. Students from my dojo have passed this test as well to prove their
spirits. I would like to mention everyone’s high morale, strength and
stamina. Good enough kumite, kihon and kata techniques.
Branch Chief Vladimir Kholkin

1000 BOARD BREAK
Kyokushin karate is well known for its strength and discipline; full-contact fighting, a punishing training regimen and the ability to punch and kick their way through boards. Portland Dojo was called upon for a display of strength recently to assist one of their junior members who has multiple inoperable brain tumours. Eleven year old Abigael Therrien’s greatest wish was to go to Disneyland, and the Victorian Branch of the Australian Kyokushin Karate Association was going to do everything in its power to make that happen.
In collaboration with Victorian Branch Chief, Shihancho Viccars, Sensei Ron Jorgensen from Portland Dojo aimed to gather 50 willing …

Swaziland had a National tournament on July 9th, Gashku on August 27th, Dan and kyu grading in November 25 and 26th. These events are amongst other events that the Swaziland Martial Arts Federation hosted during 2011. We had 29 participants for dan grading and we are in the process of registering them accordingly with Honbu. 64 participants took part in the kyu grading. The standard was high and artists displayed high standard of discipline, skill and fitness.
Branch Chief　Mfanafuthi Vilakati

“International Karate Organization Kyokushin Kaikan I.K.O. Matsushima” of Azerbaijan, 5th I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA Azerbaijan Championships was held in Baku,Azerbaijan 19-20.11. 2011.
Branch Chief Vidadi Khalilov

The Report of grading test from Moscow Region.
Branch Chief V.Zhgulyov

Lebanon’s independence Championships was held on 11/13/2011
The participation of 60 players from different regions of Lebanon
Branch Chief ; Hissam Doha

Ukrainian Federation has held Volyn region children and youth Championship on 19 November 2011.
105 fighters took part in the championship in town Lutsk.
Branch Chief ; Dmytro Volynets

The report of grading test from Moscow Region.
The examination on KYU and DAN test. KYU and DAN test Monino, 27 students has taken place 2011 Moscow Region.
Branch Chief V. Zhgulyov

The Open Championship Serbia IKO Matsushima 2011th was held.
The championship was attended by 20 senior athletes, as guests are the contestants came from Croatia, led by Branch Chief Vladimir Sekelj.
Dojo Operator Vojkan Bižić

Santiago School Tournament was held on 26th Nov. in Chile.
The day November 26 was held the first interescolar tournament in Santiago school, kids, where we had the presence of 40 athletes from different schools, this event had the support of Iko Matsushima Chile,
Branch Chief;Claudio Toledo

The 1st I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA Youth Open Kyokushin Karate Tournament was held in Krasnoyarsk,Russia.
The 1st I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA Youth Open Kyokushin Karate Tournament(Matsushima Cup 2011)
was held in Krasnoyarsk,Russia on 26,27th Nov.2011.
254 attendees took part from 4 region(Uyar,Kansk<Krasnoyarsk,Novosibirsk.
103 attendees got prise.
Branch Chief; Sergey Tkachenko

Established the President of the Lebanon branch haissam doha, and a recognition ceremony for the winners include belts in the international championship which was held on 11 \ 9 \ 2011 in the presence of Secretary General of the Lebanese Association for Kiokouchnkaa and Break of 20 coach in the game
Branch Chief haissam doha

The Report from Iran
Branch Chief Mohammadreza Farhadi

National Championship Matsushima Chile was held on November 12 attended by over 150 athletes from our organization, this event is the prelude to the great South American in Chile in February.
Branch Chief Claudio Toledo

The Report from Russia
Branch Chief Alexander Udodov

After the 7th IKO Matsushima European Championship and seminar in Eger, Hungary, Kancho Yoshikazu Matsushima and Hanshi John Taylor visited Croatia and they held seminar in Samobor.
Seminar was consisted of two trainings for members of IKO Matsushima Croatia and for 8 guest members of IKO Matsushima Serbia lead by Sempai Vojkan Bižić.
After the seminar, Kancho Matsushima, Mrs. Mikiko and Hanshi Taylor looked around Samobor and visited Zadar on the Adriatic cost.
On the return to Samobor, they visited the Plitvice Lakes National Park, located in the middle of the road which passes through the national park area, connects the Croatian inland with the Mediterranean coastal region.
Have Kancho Matsushima, Mrs. Mikiko Matsushima …

The “Matsushima Championships 2011″ was held in Chelyabinsk,Russia on October, 30th, 2011. 250 people participated, kumite + kata.division.
Branch Chief Sergey Olin

National Matsushima Kyokushin Karate Championship Pakistan　was held.
Branch Chif Muhammad Azam

16th Oct. in the morning the International meeting and European meeting were held and training seminar was held in the afternoon. After then PM15:30 Dan grading test was done till PM10:30.

Before the tournament the Dan grading test by President Matsushima was conducted at Shanghai Dojo (Branch Chief Zilong Cai)on 30th September 2011.
And also the seminar and Dan grading test were conducted at Nanjing Dojo(Branch Chief Feng Zhao) on 3rd October.

I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA Japan Honbu Matsushima Dojo students performed a Karate demonstration at the Showa Village Festival in Numata on October 2,2011

The report from Azerbaidjian
Branch chief Vidadi Khalilov

The Report from Nepal Branch
Branch Chief Raj Kumar Gurung

The report from Russia
Branch Chief Sergey Olin