On Saturday 1st June 2013 the IKO Matsushima Chile National Tournament was held at the Sport Gymnasium in La Serena city , 4th Region 94 athletes from IKO Matsushima Dojos from all over the country were present in this important event including Seiwakai Dojo and IKO Union from Santiago and La Serena as well.

Children, female and men fights were performed in 13 different weight categories and also special super senior fight categories with 64 and 65 year old athletes.

Demonstrations were performed between the fights with children from local schools directed by senpai Gonzalo Valderrama and also a remarkable kumite demonstration between senpai Gonzalo and a Down síndrome student, emphazising the development of formative aspects of our Kyokushin Karate in Chile.

Branch Chief Claudio Toledo