[IKO　MATSUSHIMA]　INTERNATIONAL KARATE ORGANIZATION KYOKUSHINKAIKAN » Branch News in 2026 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e 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. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:28:47 +0000 ja hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Training camp was held in Ukraine http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34961 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34961#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:28:47 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34961 Training camp was held in Ukraine.

Branch CHief;Sergiy Lukyanchikov

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34961 0 The seminar was held in Chile on 12th September 2026 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34941 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34941#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:17:50 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34941 The seminar was held in Chile on 12th September 2026.

Branch Chief;Claudio Toledo

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34941 0 Championship was held in Afghanistan 13th June 2026 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34909 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34909#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:07:40 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34909 Championship was held in Afghanistan 13th June 2026.

Branch Chief; Akbari shah Farook

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Branch Chief; Muhammad Azam

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34889 0 The Seminar and Grading test was held in Bolivia http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34876 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34876#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:35:12 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34876 The Seminar and Grading test was held in Bolivia.
Seminar was held, led by Shihan Claudio Toledo Olivares.
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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34876 0 The seminar was held in Mexico. http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34834 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34834#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:47:55 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34834 The seminar was held in Mexico.
The seminar was conducted by Shihan Klaus Rex of IKO Matsushima Denmark; he was accompanied by Shihan Claudio Toledo (IKO Matsushima Chile), Sensei Renata Borba (IKO Matsushima Brazil), Shihan Gaby Hajjar (IKO Matsushima Canada), and Sensei Jadiel Quesada (IKO Matsushima Costa Rica). The event took place on August 14 of this year in Acapulco, México, marking the 50th anniversary of Kyokushinkai in Mexico; the 4th IKO Matsushima Mexico International Open Championship—the “ACAPULCO OPEN 2026″—was also held on August 15. The event was very well received and drew a large number of participants from various countries—such as Costa Rica, Chile, Brazil, and Canada—as well as from several Mexican states (including Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Morelos, Mexico City, Tabasco, and the State of Mexico), all of whom are already part of our organization.

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34834 0 A new dojo has Opened in Panama http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34824 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34824#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:57:41 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34824 A new dojo has Opened in Panama.

Branch Chief; Jorge Bustos

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34811 0 Serbia’s Head Sensei Vojkan Bizic organized the IKO Matsushima European Training Camp from July 1st to July 20th, 2026. http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34800 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34800#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:50:40 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34800 The camp leader was Shihan Klus Rex. The invited fighting coach was Ifl. Shihan Gyarmati Imre 2xEuropean Champion! Karatekas from ten countries participated in 4 training sessions per day. In addition, there was a judges’ meeting and a discussion of the European situation. The five days were excellently organized and spent in a family atmosphere. Friendships were built and deepened. 10 people from the Hungarian team participated, including my son and his family. Osu! With respect: Shihan Gyarmati Imre

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34800 0 IKO Matsushima Hungary held its 2026 training camp in Miskolc from July 1st to July 5th http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34790 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34790#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:44:53 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34790 IKO Matsushima Hungary held its 2026 training camp in Miskolc from July 1st to July 5th
The trainings were held by Shihan Zsolt Tóth, Shihan Károly Vers, Shihan Vladimir Sekelj and myself. Our Croatian friends also participated in the camp. 16 people from my clubs participated in the event. There was also a judge training in the camp.

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D.O. Shihan Imre Gyarmati

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34790 0 The reports from Panama Branch http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34769 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34769#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:45:17 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34769 Our first major activity of the year was the traditional Kagami Biraki 2026, held on January 11th.

Central American Cup 2026 was held in Honduras.

On June 21, 2026, Panama Bustos Dojo proudly organized the Third Edition of the Gojunin Kumite, one of our most demanding and inspiring annual events.

Shihan Jorge Bustos

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34769 0 On June 28, 2026, Panama Bustos Dojo had the honor of participating in the Japan Fair 2026, organized by the Embassy of Japan in Panama at Albrook Mall. http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34764 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34764#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:27:53 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34764 On June 28, 2026, Panama Bustos Dojo had the honor of participating in the Japan Fair 2026, organized by the Embassy of Japan in Panama at Albrook Mall.
The event celebrates Japanese culture and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Our dojo participated with an exhibition booth where attendees were able to learn about Kyokushin Karate, as well as a live demonstration on the main stage featuring kihon, kata and kumite performed by our students.
It was an excellent opportunity to promote the philosophy of Kyokushin Karate while continuing to strengthen the cultural ties between Japan and Panama. We are grateful to the Embassy of Japan for including our dojo in such an important celebration of Japanese culture.

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34764 0 Dan & Kyu test was held in Tamilnadu India http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34754 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34754#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:57:50 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34754 Dan & Kyu test was held in Tamilnadu India.

Branch Chief; K.Rameshkumar

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34754 0 Championship and Seminar was held in Australia http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34748 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34748#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:44:59 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34748 Championship and Seminar was held in Australia
Branch Chief; Gary Viccars

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]]> http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?feed=rss2&p=34748 0 The 15th European kyokushinkai karate camp was held in Serbia on from 16.07 to 20.07.2026 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34737 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34737#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:38:10 +0000 http://kyokushin-matsushima.jp/e/?p=34737 The 15th European kyokushinkai karate camp was held in Serbia on from 16.07 to 20.07.2026.

Camp was held, where there were karate players from the following countries: Spain, Italy, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Denmark, Canada, Hungary, Turkey, and Serbia.

Branch Chief; Vojkan Bizic

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