KWF Representative in Japan Shihan Noriyuki Tanaka organised the annual Kyokushin Grandprix in Chiba, on January 29, 2012. Almost 700 participants from various Kyokushin groups took part in the tournament. Friendly atmosphere, co-operation between many different branches and dojos and high level of fights, made it a very sucessful event. Next year Kyokushin Grandprix is planned for January 2013.
Shihan Tanaka (5 dan) who started Kyokushin 35 years ago, has been a long time Branch Chief of Chiba and recently joined the World Kyokushin Federation and has already confirmed participation of his team in the upcoming European Championships Zaragossa, 11-12 May 2012.
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