Shihan Leslaw Samitowski had just returned from his another trip to China where, like before, he had this unique opportunity to train with monks in Shaolin Temple and explore knowledge and secrets of Martial Arts as well as healing art of Chinese Medicine.

During his stay in Shaolin Temple, Shihan also paid homage to the legendary creator of Martial Arts Bodhidharma (jap. Daruma) who brought Buddhism to China. Shihan Leslaw visited and meditated in Dharma cave on Song Mountain (Henan Province), the very one that the mythological Monk, according to the legend, was meditating for nine years.

More about the trip is coming soon.      

The Norwegian branch of KWF arranged the summer camp of July 1-5. The camp was a great success with about 210 participants. 

The camp was arranged at Moi on the Norwegian South/ West part.

The guest instructors were Shihan Antonio Pinero and Sensei Pablo Estensoro. Both from Spain. Shihan Lars Hogquist was responsible for the camp.

22 people made a new dan grade. The camp had a great atmosphere with a lot of hard training and also a big smile on every ones lips.

It has only been positive feedback and most participants want to come back next year.

GALLERY

16-17 May 2015 took place in Estonia the 29th European Kyokushin Championship with the participation over 260 competitors from 22 countries including Japan. The official opening of championship was made by the President Kohtla-Javre and President EKF Antonio Pinero.

Competition preceded the International referee seminar with participation of 28 national judges. Main judge was shihan Antonio Pinero. In the first day of the championship took place kata of junior and kumite, in second day kumite of seniors and masters.

In the evening The General Meeting EKF was held with participation of majority of Country Representatives. Israel became accepted to EKF. Turkay submitted the proposal of the organisation 30th EC in Istanbul in 2016. Poland proposal was concerning 31st EC in 2017.

The event was finished by Sayonara in Hotel. Organizer of championship was Estonian Kyokushin federation led by sensei Aleksei Korikov.

RESULTS

It's already 21 years since Sosai Masutatsu Oyama left us in sorrow and left Kyokushin in our hands, I mean in hands of next generation of those who supposed to carry this torch of fire, fire of Kyokushin that was kindled with His own internal blaze of desire for finding The Way of Kyokushin. He found The Way although He never got to the end of His journey, there is no end because there is no any destination of this Way. Patience and His unparalleled discipline let Him build up the bridge between goals and achievements. The same time He knew the real success is the journey not the destination, that's why He kept going and His great idea of Kyokushin kept growing. His demeanor showed us which direction we should go and how to keep moving forward in life, Sosai showed us patience and discipline are the virtues that lead us to success in the process of journey to The Kyokushin Way. The Kyokushin Way is seeking for ULTIMATE TRUTH WITHIN not without, it means we should seek for our best, honest and truthful personality.   

It is high time to make great effort and unify Kyokushin spirit all over the world!

Let's unify not under one organization but under the idea that Sosai Masutatsu Oyama always kept spreading around the world - ONE WORLD ONE KYOKUSHIN!

Sosai created real power, let's not lose it, let's not ruin His legacy with our little, shallow ambitions and let's give Sosai for His birthday the best gift - UNIFIED KYOKUSHIN!!!  

I always remember when I met Sosai for the first time, how extremely nice He was with genuinely friendly attitude towards me, and I remember His hand, so soft, warm and inviting but I felt and I knew I was shaking the hand of Great Mountain.

Shihan Leslaw Samitowski