The 1st Rak Police iko matsushima open championship which held in United Arab Emirates (ras al Khaimah)
The competition was attending by 5 countries (iran,Kuwait,Lebanon,azarbayejan,and United Arab emirates)
This is a first international kyokushin karate in uae and I am very proud to informed you that it was very successful organized and preparation from uae iko matsushima
The competition was under rakpolice of ras al khaimah and they were very happy abut uae iko matsushims
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On May 26 the Second National Open Karate Matsushima Northern Area Tournament was held with the participation of more than 80 competitors from 5 to 54 years old and from different cities from the north , central and southern regions of Chile – IKO Royama, IKO Union and IKO Matsushima were present in this martial art event.
The Tournament took place in Alto Hospicio, a new emerging city 35 kilometers from Iquique, the capital of the First Region located in the middle of the Atacama desert, the driest desert in the world.
Iquique is located 1.700 kilometers from the Capital of Chile- Santiago.
The …

The 2nd I.K.O MATSUSHIMA Estonian Open Championship was held in Estonia on 19th May 2018.
D O; Shamil Guseynov

The 9th IKO MATSUSHIMA CUP was held in Myanmar on18～19th May 2018.
Branch Chief; Win Thu

The championship was held in Israel on 11th May 2018.
Branch Chief; Alexey Gershevich

The 9th IKO Matsushima Indonesia interdojo tournament was held on Sunday 22 April 2018,in Gading Serpong,Banten Province,next to Jakarta.
Partcipated by 164 members who did Kata and Kumite in three separate arenas.
It lasted about 6 hours from 09:00-15:00.
Branch Chief; Setia Purnama

I.K.O. Matsushima Polish Open Kyokushin Tournament was held on 12th May 2018.
D O; Miroslaw Jurowczyk

The tournament repot from Russia Branch.
Branch Chief; Alexander Udodov

Visiting Lebanon from 1st to 9th April 2018
Before visiting Lebanon everybody said”Is Lebanon dangerous country?” In fact it was different with the expected. Country is very beautiful and peaceful.Apartments and hotels spread along the coast. It looks like Hong Kong. There are many Ancient Ruins around Tripoli & Beirut.

We can see high mountains on the other side of the hills. There is Syria over the high mountains. I understood Syria is very near.
Peoples are hospitality. There is no problem regards religion. Churches and Mosques are built next to each other.Almost people speak English or French except Arabian language. Because they have to learn English or French at school. It’s very …

Seminar and Dan grading test were held after 1st International Matsushima Cup Lebanon on 8th April 2018.

The 1st International Matsushima Cup 2018 in Middle East Tripoli,Lebanon on 7th April 2018. The championships was carried out under the auspices of the Lebanese Prime Minster Mr.Saad Hariri ,Mayor of Tripoli and government. 10 countries took part. Pattern of the championships was broadcasted on live not only Lebanon but also Middle East countries.

The tournament was in Karaganda on 1st May 2018
D O;Denis Kharitonov

Victorian Championships was held in Australia.
Branch Chief; Gary Viccars
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Zakarpattya region IKO Matsushima kyokushinkaikan karate championship was held in picturesque Ukrainian town Mukachevo on April 14th, 2018. The competition hosted 182 sportsmen from different regions of Ukraine.
There were two categories: one for beginners and the second one for experienced fighters. Thanks to this fact many young sportsmen had an opportunity to participate in the competition and showed their potential in sparring fights.
All the prize-winners were granted corresponding championship awards. There also were special prizes: “The best technique” and “Will for victory”. And the most pleasant prize of the championship was a yellow scooter. It was granted to the best fighter of the competition – Kuchinka Petro.
Branch Chief; Dmytro Volynets

The tournament was held in Komsomolsk Russia on 11st March 2018.
Branch Chief; Andrei Nutrikhin

The tournament was held in Almaty Kazakhstan on 15th April 2018.
D O;Denis Kharitonov

III INERETATIONAL KYOKUSHINKAI KARATE SUPER CUP SERBIA I.K.O. – MATSUSHIMA was held on 25th March 2018.Participants of all tournament categories participated in this tournament. Countries that participated in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegowina, India, Serbia. Tournament held on March 25, 2018. in Subotica.I would particularly thank Sensei Hemanta Saikia and sensei Vasant Kumar Singh.
Sensei to Vladimir Sekelj from Croatia
Branch Chief; Vojkan Bizic

Ukrainian Kyokushinkaikan Karate championship among juniors was held in Lutsk on March 24th, 2018. The championship was organized by Ukrainian kyokushinkaikan karate federation and its Volyn branch, directed by the head of the federation Shihan Dmytro Volynets (5th dan, Lutsk). The competition was conducted under supervision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine. 170 sportsmen from 11 regions of Ukraine and Belarus took part in the championship. In total, there were 22 weight categories. This year kata competition was introduced to the championship, and 35 karatekas competed in the innovation.
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Branch Chief; Dmytro Volynets

North Championship was held in Israel on 31st March 2018.
Branch Chief; Alexey Gershevich

The 5th Ring Karate was held by IKO Matsushima Indonesia,Indonesian Kyokushin Karate Association,on Saturday 17 March 2018.
Participated by 24 fighters,the bouts were interesting to watch in a friendly atmosphere.
Branch Chief ; Setia Purnama

“Matsushima Cup-2018″ was held in Tyumen Russia On 25th March 2018.
Branch Chief; Vladimir Agapov

I.K.O. Matsushima Croatia Tournament 15th Domenica Cup
Branch chief; Vladimir Sekelj
International Open Kyokushin Karate Tournament 15th Domenica Cup was held in Sveta Nedelja on March 10, 2018 in organization of I.K.O. Matsushima Kyokushinkaikan Croatia and Kyokushin Karate Club Domenica Sveta Nedelja.
The main sponsors of the tournament were the Prefect of the Zagreb County Mr. Stjepan Kožić and the Mayor of the city of Sveta Nedelja Mr. Dario Zurovec.
On tournament participated:
• 48 teams of different kyokushin organization and other styles of martial arts with total number of 280 competitors from kids to adults
• 107 competitors in 8 categories of Kata competition
• 231 competitors in 35 categories of Kumite competition
• 13 countries (Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, …

The tournament was held in Traralgon, a country town in Victoria,Australia.The tournament was exceptionally good and the fighting was true Kyokushin. And also the seminar was held in Victoria and Tasmania Branch.
Australia Branch Chief; Gary Viccars

“Cup of the Beginner -2018″ was held in Tyumen Russia on 25th February 2018.
Branch Chief; Vladimir Agapov

Ｉ.K.O.MATSUSHIMA Cup 2018 was held in Baku,Azerbaijan on 24th February 2018.
Branch Chief;Vidadi Xelilov

Ural cup was held in Ekaterinburg Russia on 23rd February 2018.
Branch Chief;Igor Struikhin

The Tournament and Kyu test was held in West Bengal India on 2018
Branch Chief; Bejoy Kumar Dhara

The tournament was held in Kazakhstan on 28th January 2018.
D O;Denis Kharitonov

I.K.O.MATSUSHIMA KYOKUSHIN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP & CHALLENGE CUP 2017 were held in Kolkata ,India on 22～24th Dec.2017.
Branch Chief;Sudip Dey

I.K.O Matsushima Kyokushin Karate Championship was held in West Bengal,India on 27th & 28th January 2018.
Branch Chief; Buddhadeb Ghosh