Opened a new dojo in Melbourne in Australia.
Branch Chief ; Gary Viccars

On October 26, the Kumite and Kata IKO Matsushima competitions were held in Narva (Estonia). Karatekas from 3 countries – Estonia, Latvia and Ukraine – met on the tatami. Children and young men and women took part in the Kumite section, and there was also a category for adult women in the Kata section. The tournament was organized and held by the Branch Chief of Estonia, Sensei Shamil Guseynov 4 Dan. The tournament was attended by the honorary guest, Branch Chief of Ukraine, Shihan Sergey Lukyanchikov 7 Dan.
On October 27, the traditional seminar of Shihan Sergey Lukyanchikov 7 Dan for black belts in Kata IKO Matsushima was held.
Branch Chief; Sensei …

The tournament was held in Costa Rica on 12th and 13th October 2024.
Katana Kappu in its Third Edition. It was leaded by IKO Matsushima Costa Rica taking place in Pérez Zeledón, in the modalities of Kata and Kumite with the participation of 19 Costa Rican organizations of contact karate and international delegations such as Chile, Venezuela, Peru, Panama, Mexico and the United States of America. We were also honor with the presence of Shihan Jorge Bustos, Shihan Claudio Toledo, Shihan Freddy Segovia and Shihan Francisco Sandoval.
Branch Chief; Sensei Jadiel Quesada Monge
Dojo Operator;Sensei Edwind Montenegro Cedeño

Championship and Seminar was held in Mexico on 12th July 2024.
D O; Julio César Aguilar Montúfar

Dan test was held at Shihan Orla Hansen’s Dojo in Denmark on 8th June 2024.
Several Kyokushin Karate pioneers of Denmark took on the challenge of Dan examination.
Branch Chief; Klaus Rex
Branch Chief; Orla Hansen
Branch Chief; Henrik Rosager

The third international championships will be held in Acapulco,Mexico on 13th July 2024.
D.O. Julio Cesar Aguilar

The award ceremony of Dan Grading which took place in Dec.2023 was held on 16th March 2024.The emotional ceremony was held at the municipal gymnasium of Conchalí,Chile and was masterfully conducted by the respected Shihan Claudio Toledo and Francisco Sandoval. Additionally, in the northern region of our country, a similar ceremony took place under the direction of the esteemed Shihan Freddy Segovia.
The graduation encompassed a broad spectrum of achievements, from 1st Dan to 6th Dan.
It was a day filled with significant activities that enriched the event. Participants had the opportunity to showcase their skills through the performance of Ido geiko, kihon no kata wasa geri, and kumite, activities that were …

A spectacular demonstrations of Kyokushin Karate took place at Pakistan Kyokushin karate Headquarter Railway Stadium Garhi Shahu, Lahore.
Branch Chief; Atta Hussain Butt

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.

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 6th KYOKUSHIN KARATE WORLD CUP was held in Santiago,Chile on 9th,10th December 2023. And also KATA WORLD CUP and International Open Cup were held. The place was Victor Jara Stadium. The world cup event run from 8th till 13th December 2023. The World Camp was held at Hacienda Picarquin Park. Big team from Australia, South Africa and Ukraine from outside South American countries took part and everybody sent cheers at exciting games.
Branch Chief; Claudio Toledo

The 29th I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA Gumma Kyokushin Karate Championships was held on 3rd Nov.2023.

Dan and Kyu test was held in turkey.
Branch Chief; Rahim Kahraman

I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA KYOKUSHINKAIKAN; Vice President; South Pacific Chairman ;Hanshi John Taylor passed away on 27th Sep.2023
Though Hanshi has been fighting an illness, the day of final farewell suddenly arrived.
He has been contributed for the development of I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA for over 25 years.
He was one of pioneer of Kyokushin Karate and greatest master. He was a great personality and all Karateka respected him.
I hereby pray for his soul’s peace.
I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA KYOKUSHINKAIKAN
President Yoshikazu Matsushima

Dear Branch Chiefs, Official Dojo Operators
We are addressing you to inform and update you on the World Cup activities and time schedule etc.
The world cup event will run from Friday 8th till Wednesday 13th of December 2023.
The registration fee for competitors is 100 USD. Please bear in mind that you must bring the medical certificate to the weigh-in on Friday 8th.
The registration fee for officials, judges and fans is 70 USD.
The registration and payment should be done online on www.ikomatsushima.cl.
The world cup venue has changed to the Victor Jara Stadium, which is an indoor multi-use sports complex of great cultural heritage to Chile. lameda …

Summer camp was held in Russia.
Branch Chiefd; Alexander Udodov

2023 EUROPEAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS (11th) was held in Santa Susanna,Barcelona Spain on 12-14th May 2023
European Kata Championships was held on Friday,12th May
European Kumite Championships was held on Suturday, 13th May
Joint Training and Dan grading test were held of part of events on Sunday, 14th May
Venue; Santa Susanna Sports Pavilion
Tease became first big international event of I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA after pandemic of Covid 19.
The organizer; Spain Branch Chief Shihan Cesar Rufo
I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA European Kyokushin Karate Organization
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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 European Championships will be held in Spain on 12-14 May 2023

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12th May;Friday official hotel (DWO Sirius) checking competitors.
o 09.00h to 13.00h at hotel DWO Sirius
o 17.00h to 20.00h at pavilion
Friday official referee katas meeting DWO Sirius
o 15.00h to 17.00h
Friday transfer to pavilion
o 17.00h
Friday katas European Championships Matsushima
o 17.30h to 20.00h
13th May;Saturday referee kumite meeting DWO Sirius
o 10.00h to 12.00h
Saturday transfer to pavilion 15.30h (there will be regular and continuous transfer hotel-pavilion-hotel)
Saturday kumite European Championships Matsushima
o 16.00h to 20.00h
Saturday Sayonara Party
o 22.00h
14th May;Sunday European Meeting
o 08.30h to 10.00h (with breakfast included)
Sunday International course and Dan test
o 10.30h

IKO MATSUSHIMA 6th KYOKUSHIN KARATE WORLD CUP 2023 & International Open Cup for Children and veterans will be held in Santiago,Chile on 9th & 10th Dec.2023.

Children’s tournament was held in Tyumen, Russia on 4th December 2022.
Branch Chief; Vladimir Agapov

The tournament was held in Krasnoyarsk Russia 20th November 2022.
Branch Chief; Sergei Tkachenko

Dan test was held in Greece on 23rd October 2022 under supervision of Hanshi Roman Szyrajew of North America Chairman,Branch Chief of Canada.
I and my student from Israel attended at Dan test.
Israel　Branch Chief; Alexey Gershevich

Traning was held in Amur Russia.
Branch Chief; Alexander Udodov

“Rookie Cup -2022″ was held in Tyumen Russia on 22nd May 2022.
Branch Chief; Vladimir Agapov

Children championship was held in Komsomolsk Russia.
Branch Chief; Andrei Nutrikhin

Summer camp was held in India on 9-12th June 2022.
Branch Chief; P. T. Arulmozhi

Summer camp was held in Tamilnadu India on 4～6th June 2022.
Branch Chief; L. Kumaraswamy

Summer camp was held in West Bengal India on 20th May,2022.
Branch Chief; Madhav Dutta

Kyu test was held in Amur Russia on 28th May 2022.
Branch Chief; Alexander Udodov