The KWF Norway Summer Camp 2018 is over. Unfortunately, the days went all too fast.
It was a great camp. On the west coast of Norway at the Stavanger area it is not often, we have 25 degrees outside all week.
We had as usual classes within kihon, combinations, kumite, self-defence, bunkai and Dim Mak. (trigger point fighting). And also some hard physical exercises with Shihan Paul Lorist. And not to forget about the night training.
At a Kyokushin camp food is of vital importance for the participants to be able to do their utmost during the training. We had our own CHEF and he filled really our stomachs!
The summer camp collected about 100 karatekas.
The main instructors were:
Shihan Antonio Pinero - 9 dan, shihan Lars Hogquist - 7 dan, shihan Fernando Perez - 6 dan, shihan Paul Lorist - 5 dan, shihan Magne Kaastad - 5 dan, sensei Hugo Mani - 4 dan
And more instructors as required. The children had three very competent instructors. The children is our future. And some of them might be our new KWF champion.
What also makes a camp excellent is the spirit and atmosphere among the instructors. All instructors always had the smile on their face and the cooperation between the instructors were great.
The camp ended on Saturday with the Dan promotion test. 16 candidates were up for the test but unfortunately, some did not make it that day. Better luck next year.
The camp was only for KWF members.
KWF Norway wishes you a great summer.

Shihan Lars Hogquist.

25-29 May, participant from 6 Different State of India gathered together at a place called Digha in West Bengal State (India). Over 130 participant boys and girls of different belt and around 18 Black Belts gone through a tough training schedule morning, afternoon, evening training. Shihan Antonio Pinero took a great trouble to come from the other end of the World and took a long long very tiring journey from Ibiza to Digha. Shihan was greatly welcomed and felicitated by every dojo INCHARGE of KWF. Students stood in line on both side of the road and when Shihan was walking to the Felicitation Area, all students were showering flowers on Shihan.Training Began at Sea Side and everyone went through a great learning from Shihan Antonio Pinero where he explained the fine details of Kyokushin. It was hard and tough training under the heat (45 Degree). Everyone was with a great spirit and enthusiasm. Boys and Girls were amazed by the teaching method of Shihan. They all agree today that KWF is the best organization in the World for Kyokushin who are holding the true spirit of Sosai. 18 Black Belts and 7 Brown Que attended the Referee and Judging Seminar. Shihan Antonio Pinero taken them through a thorough learning of KWF Fighting Rules. India KWF now got knowledgeable Corner Judge and Referee and will be able to manage tournament in a better way. 4 Nidan Appeared for Sandan, 3 Appeared for Nidan and 7 Appeared for Sodan but unfortunately 3 of them were under age and was refused by Shihan. They will wait till they are at the right age for Sodan. 11 Successful Participant got the Dan Promotion. All were greatly motivated by Shihan and now taking preparation to participate in Kazagisthan KWF World Tournament.        This Summer Camp for India KWF will always be written in history as a stepping stone to build India in a big way in coming days. OSU. India KWF

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On June 16, 2018 at the YMCA Sport Fighting Hall in Krakow, a Seminar was held for the national team preparing for the European Championship in Kaliningrad and the World Championship in Astana, in which 62 competitors, instructors and judges participated. Trainings were conducted by shihan Andre Drewniak, shihan Sergey Soldatow from Russia, Shihan Robert Wajgelt and sensei Bogdan Swiatkowski, who were assisted by shihan Robert Kopciowski and shihan Janusz Piorkowski.

In the hours of 15-17 took place the Meeting in the Fireplace Room with the participation of 32 Polish Branch Chiefs, devoted to organizational preparations for the European Championship in Kaliningrad and study Judging Rules. Shihan S. Soldatow acquainted the gathered with the state of preparations for the European Championship. The issue of electronic visas operating on the occasion of the Russian Football World Cup and the organization of a collective trip by a 70-person bus from City Sieradz was discussed.

The second training devoted to combos to fight and work on equipment was carried out. After the one hour kumite was led by shihan A. Drewniak in the presence of the present shihans. In parallel, sensei B. Światkowski ran an hour of advanced kata training in the Mirror Room.

In summary, the program in the field of training, organization and refereeing was carried out in its entirety. Training of the national team will be continued at the 45th Eastern European Summer Camp at the University of Physical Education in Krakow. Welcome.

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On May 28, 2018 in National Sports Hall in Yerevan, took place the Armenian Kyokushin Championship, organized by the Armenian Kyokushin Federation, which was chosen to be held on the day of the First Armenian Republic's anniversary of 1918, devoted to the symbolic day of our old and new victories.

The opening ceremony of this unprecedented event was inaugurated by the President of Federation Spartak Gasparyan 4th dan.
After the demonstrative showcase of beautiful performances, it was held the competitions, where participated near 1,000 members of the federation.
Based on the results, It will be formed the Armenian National Team, in order to present our country with honor and dignity to international tournaments.
Once again, we thank and congratulate all the participants, parents, followers of the federation and those who patiently help and support the organizers to take the competition and ensure uninterrupted work.

Osu. CR Spartak Gasparyan

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Today our dear Shihan Loek Hollander celebrated his 80^th years birthday.

This happened  with about 100 karatekas from the Netherlands Kyokushinkai Organization did a training opposite Shihan Loek Hollanders house.

In the group were also karatekas from other organizations honouring him.

Then one with sempai crossed in karategi through the river with the frame with the photo and handed to Shihan Loek Hollander.

We also bring greetings from KWF Russian Kyokushin Federation with Shihan Soldatov and from Kyokushin World Union with General Secretary Alexander Pichkunov and Sergey Suvorov.

From KWF part the following called our great friend and karateka Shihan Loek Hollander today on the phone: President KWF Antonio Pinero, General Secretary Andre Drewniak, Vice President Hristo Traikov and Treasurer Lars Hogquist.

We all want Shihan Loek Hollander to stay healthy for many more years and we all are looking forward being together with him during the next months.