On 18-21 July 2013 on objects of the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow The 40th International Summer Camp was held with the participation 220 participants from Czech Republic, Moldavia, Germany, Poland, Russia, Spain and Ukraine. Leading instructors were President EKF shihan Antonio Pinero 8 dan and World Kata Champion and also European Kumite Champion shihan Jose Lezcano 5 dan. The camp was oriented on completing the education of leaders of towns and their instructors. Trainings took place 4 times daily according to the plan prepared by shihan Andre Drewniak accompanied by shihan Andrew Krawontka.

On 18 July a meeting of the President A. Pinero with participants from 6 countries took place. They discussed the perspectives of the development and the collaboration within the framework of the European Kyokushin Federation, the World Kyokushin Federation and the Kyokushin World Union with the seat in Moscow.

On 19 July a Jubilee meeting of leaders of towns with the President A. Pinero was organized. They discussed current situation in EKF, KWF and KWU. Then, the current activities and perspectives for the development and the collaboration were presented. The invitations to participate in three large international tournaments in Bulgaria, Poland and Japan were handed. During meeting shihan Pinero and shihan Drewniak answered many questions.

On the last day of the camp the examination took place. The event finished with the Sayonara Party where students performed music and comedic skits.

The Polish Kyokushinkai Organization was the organizer of the Jubilee 40th International Summer Camp Krakow 2013.  

We invite to the participation in the 41st Camp on 17-20 July 2014 in which, among others, we expect participation of shihan Noriyuki Tanaka from Tokyo. 

GALLERY

Opening ceremony and training	Specialistic trainings	Exam and kumite
Sayonara	Certification	Souvenir photos

On July 11th - 14th The 46th International Summer Camp was held in Papendal, Holland. There were about 100 participants from France, Holland, Italy, Poland, Switzerland.

Special guests were shihan Andre Drewniak from Poland and shihan Bertrand Kron from France. Main leaders were sensei Rien Brink, shihan Aloys Braake and shihan Gerard Kessel. According to plan every day took place 4-5 trainings (including the night training) under supervision of President KWF shihan Loek Hollander 9 dan.

Trainings were led by 15 best Dutch Kyokushin instructors.

On the last day of the camp the examination fights took place. On the last night was organized the Sayonara Party where students performed music and comedic skits.

Organizer of the camp was The Dutch Kyokushin Organisation.

We invite to the participation in The 47th International Summer Camp on 10-13 July 2014  Papendal. 

GALLERY

Papendal	Trenings	Exam
Kumite	Sayonara	Certificates

The Norwegian branch of KWF arranged the summer camp 3-7th of July. The camp was a great success with 182 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. 10 people made a new dan grade. It has only been positive feedback and most participants want to come back next year.

KWF Championship of Russia was held on 2 March in the Mart sports hall in Chelyabinsk, with the participation of 151 contestants from 5 districts of Russia and Kazakhstan. The event was officially opened by a secretary of the City of Chelyabinsk Office, and a secretary of KWF, Andrzej Drewniak, who emphasised in his speech the historical importance of the Championship due to the participation of nearly all Kyokushin groups. The return of the Russian Organisation to the European Federation after 20 years of blocking this membership by Japan, became a fact, and now options of organising the European Championship and World Championship in the biggest cities of Russia are being considered. On behalf of the organisers, i.e. the Russian KWF Organisation, Sensei Sergey Soldatov handed a commemorative platter to shihan Andrzej Drewniak, in recognition of his long-term efforts in Kyokushin promotion in Russia. Sensei Robert Wajgelt was awarded for the efficient cooperation.

Shihan A. Drewniak was the main referee of the championship, while sensei R. Wajgelt documented the course and results for the organisers. The final fight between the European Championship Saragossa medal holders, in 80kg weight category, was considered the most exciting of all. The European Vice-Champion defeated the current Champion in this category.

A group photo of the medal winners and formal Sayonara ended the Championship.

A seminar with the participation of 75 instructors, contestants and young people was held on 1 March in Chelyabinsk in Ural. Perfecting the techniques, kata, fight combinations and use of Kyokushin in self-defence were the theme of the seminar led by shihan Andrzej Drewniak and sensei Robert Wajgelt. Moreover, a meeting with the participation of 17 leaders from Russia, Kazakhstan and Moldova was held, with a focus on implementation of the cooperation model and in relation to the KWF Championship taking place in Chelyabinsk. The Russian KWF Organisation represented by sensei Sergey Soldatov organised both events.