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The Russian IKO Matsushima Championship took place in Saint Petersburg on the 10th of May.
Over 700 athletes from 30 Russian regions attended the event.
The organizer was Branch Chief Sensey Sergey Potapov, chief referee was Branch Chief Shihan Alexey Palkin.
The competition was held at a high level, both in terms of the quality of the athletes and the quality of the organization.
Branch Chief; Alexey Palkin
Branch Chief; Sergey Potapov
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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 …
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The 6th National Karate Tournament was held in Serena,Chile on 12th June 2025.
This tournament was organizad by Sensei Gabriela Gonzalez and Sensei Gonzalo Valderrama, plus the outstanding assistance of Senpai Angel Herrera. This tournament was held in Coliseo Municipal de La Serena. It’s located 474 kilometers north of Santiago.
La Serena Tournament, cheered with great energy more than 200 participants. With a total of 17 schools invited, Dojos from different parts of the country traveled many hours to be part of this great event.
The tournament began at 9am and moved quickly to Kata competition in all different categories. After kaka competition award ceremony followed and dojo parade was held proudly. After …
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The Brazilian Kyokushin Karate Championship, organized under the Brazil Matsushima Organization (Sensei Renata Borba) and Sensei Luciano Pedrosa (Ichiban Dojo), was successfully held on June 28, 2025.
The event gathered athletes from several regions of Brazil, with competitions in both Kata and Kumite, and it was marked by strong spirit (Osu no Seishin), discipline, and respect among all participants.
Branch Chief; Renata Borba
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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
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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




