On 1-8 July, in Kamchya, Bulgaria, the KWU International Camp took place with a record number of 1400 participants from 30 countries. KWF was represented by around 200 coaches, referees and players.
July 1 at 20.00, took place in the hall of the Raduga Hotel the Official opening of the KWU Summer Camp under the patronage of the President of the Bulgarian Kyokushin Karate Federation, shihan Ivo Kamenov. Introductions were made by shihan Marin Mitev and shihan Nikolay Rachev. The first person to speak was a member of the KWU Board, shihan Andre Drewniak, who in his speech underlined the supremacy of the idea of unification Kyokushin under the slogan TIME TO BE UNITED and the need to realize their dreams to make life more interesting according to the philosophical ideas of sosai Mas. Oyama. Then came the Secretary of KWU, shihan Aleksandr Pichkunov, and a member of the KWU Board, shihan Ramil Gabasov, who presented the training program for the judges.
July 2 at At 7.00 on the training ground, shihan A. Drewniak opened the trainings in the presence of all participants. He stressed that this is a unique camp where some of the best trainers and players have the opportunity to exchange experiences and deepen friendships while enjoying the wonderful Bulgarian nature, beautiful weather and the hospitality of the Organizer.
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On July 3, the International Youth Tournament Varna Cup 2018 took place with the participation of over 200 competitors from 20 countries, combined with a 3-day training program for judges of KWU. The opening of the tournament was made by Shihan A. Drewniak, the need to follow the Kyokushin Fighting Rules and the 7 principles contained in the Dojo Swears. The main judge was shihan R. Gobasov. The cups were presented by the representatives of the Bulgarian Kyokushin Federation and shihan A. Drewniak.
On July 4, the WFKO International Tournament was held according to the provisions of Professional Kyokushin. The opening of the tournament was made by the President of the Federation, shihan Aleksander Taniushkin. The belts were presented by representatives of the Federation and shihan A. Taniushkin.
On July 5, IFK leader shihan David Pickhall from Great Britain and President Kyokushin-Kan shihan Hatsuo Royama and shihan Akio Koyama from Japan - joined the trainings.
On July 6, BKKF examinations for kyu and dan took place.
On the 7th of July a photo session was held with the participation of many photographers and a drone, finished with mini training of black belts in the sea. After took place Official Meeting of KWU Board led by Secretary shihan A. Pichkunov and members: shihan I. Kamenov, shihan D. Pickhall, shihan H. Royama, shihan A. Drewniak, shihan R. Gobasov and shihan A. Koyama. In the evening, Sayonara party took part in the Rapongi Restaurant with the participation of over a hundred branch chief and judges from all countries participating in the Camp.
All cost of the paticipation in the camp were covered by Bulgarian Federation.
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