[IKO　MATSUSHIMA]　INTERNATIONAL KARATE ORGANIZATION KYOKUSHINKAIKAN

On 1st Oct 2026 the Belt Awarding Ceremony and Certificate Presentation have now been conducted at Shahnawaz Dojo in Pakistan.

IKO — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:13:26 +0000

On the Kyu Grading held at Shahnawaz Dojo International Pakistan, I am pleased to inform you that on the 1st Oct 2026 the Belt Awarding Ceremony and Certificate Presentation have now been conducted.

The 12 successful students were formally awarded their new Kyu belts and certificates.

D.O.Shahnawaz

The Kyu grading test was held at Shahnawaz Dojo International, Daska, Pakistan, on 21 September 2026.

IKO — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:54:06 +0000

I am pleased to share a brief report and selected photographs from the Kyu Grading conducted at Shahnawaz Dojo International, Daska, Pakistan, on 21 September 2026.

The grading was conducted under my supervision. A total of 13 students participated in the grading. 12 students successfully passed and were promoted to their respective Kyu grades, while 1 student was not promoted on this occasion.

The grading assessed the students’ progress in fundamental techniques, physical conditioning, discipline, and overall Kyokushin training.

D.O.Shahnawaz

The seminar was held in Bolivia.

IKO — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:13:33 +0000

The seminar and grading examination was held in Bolivia, where was conducted by Shihan Cludio Toledo of Chilian Branch Chief. Sensei Yamil Mendieta is doing excellent work there; IKO Matsushima is a highly respected organization.

Branch Chief; Claudio Toledo (Chile Branch Chief)
Dojo Operator; Yamil Mendieta

It has been an honor to supervise their test as they showed great spirit and complied with all necessary requirements to be granted a promotion.Training camp was held in Ukraine

IKO — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:28:47 +0000

It has been an honor to supervise their test as they showed great spirit and complied with all necessary requirements to be granted a promotion.

Branch CHief;Sergiy Lukyanchikov

The seminar was held in Santiago,Chile.

IKO — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:17:50 +0000

The seminar was held in Santiago,Chile.
I am sending this update from the seminar in Santiago, Chile, where I am working with my students on our grading syllabus and preparing for the November grading exam. Our dojos are following the IKO Matsushima program.

Branch Chief;Claudio Toledo

The 36th Kyokushinkaikan Karate Matsushima Championship was held in Afghanistan on 4th September 2026June 2026

IKO — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:07:40 +0000

The 36th Kyokushinkaikan Karate Matsushima Championship was held successfully in Afghanistan on 4th September 2026.
With the objective of promoting and developing the sport of karate, identifying talented athletes, enhancing the technical abilities of practitioners, and providing an appropriate environment for healthy and constructive competition, the Championship was successfully organized.

The event was conducted with the extensive participation of athletes, coaches, referees, sports officials, sports enthusiasts, and distinguished veterans of karate.

A total of 186 athletes representing 15 Kyokushin karate clubs participated in the competition across 26 weight categories. The participants were divided into two groups, A and B, and four age categories:

– Children
– Youth / Juniors
– Young Adults
– Adults

Branch Chief; Farooq Shah Akbari

Championship was held in Pakistan

IKO — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:53:59 +0000

Championship was held in Pakistan.

Branch Chief; Muhammad Azam

The Seminar and Grading test was held in Bolivia

IKO — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:35:12 +0000

The Seminar and Grading test was held in Bolivia.
Seminar was held, led by Shihan Claudio Toledo Olivares.
Branch Chief;Claudio Toledo O

The seminar was held in Mexico.

IKO — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:47:55 +0000

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.

A new dojo has Opened in Panama

IKO — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:57:41 +0000

A new dojo has Opened in Panama.

Branch Chief; Jorge Bustos

Summer camp was held in Livadia Russia

IKO — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:43:02 +0000

Summer camp was held in Livadia Russia.

Serbia’s Head Sensei Vojkan Bizic organized the IKO Matsushima European Training Camp from July 1st to July 20th, 2026.

IKO — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:50:40 +0000

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

IKO Matsushima Hungary held its 2026 training camp in Miskolc from July 1st to July 5th

IKO — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:44:53 +0000

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.

B.C. Shihan Zsolt Toth
D.O. Shihan Imre Gyarmati

The reports from Panama Branch

IKO — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:45:17 +0000

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

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.

IKO — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:27:53 +0000

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.

[IKO MATSUSHIMA] INTERNATIONAL KARATE ORGANIZATION KYOKUSHINKAIKAN