THIRD MATSUSHIMA NORTHERN AREA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT WAS HELD IN IQUIQUE, CHILE

On June 1 the Third National Open Karate Matsushima Northern Area Tournament was held with the participation of more than 60 competitors from 5 to 54 years old and from different cities from the north, central and southern regions of Chile – IKO IFK, IKO Matsui and IKO Matsushima were present in this martial art event.
The Tournament took place for the third time 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 tournament started in the morning with children from 5 years old until teenagers up to 14 years old.
Katas and Kumites were held in this tournament where the presence of children and youngsters was of primary importance. Adults, female categories and seniors followed afterwards to close up with an open all competitors’ category.
Spirit, courage and courtesy were demonstrated on the tatami as a clear representation of the real meaning of Kyokushin Karate.
Shihan Claudio Toledo from IKO Matsushima Chile was present at this event with a team from Santiago and surroundings cities from the Central area of our country.

Branch Chief; Freddy Segovia A