The annual East European Summer School was held in Krakow, Poland the week of July 24-28. Approximately two hundred participants took part in the event that is conducted annually by Shihan Andre Drewniak and invited Instructors from around the world.

     Shihan Katsuhito Gorai and Sensei Ryu Narushima of IKO Honbu were guest Instructors for this years event that covered Kihon, Ido Geiko, Kata and Kumite strategy for all levels. Shihan Drewniak hosted a promotion test on the last day of the camp and over forty students challenged for their new grade. The event finished with a Sayonara party where students performed music and comedic skits to entertain the Instructors.

     Shihan Drewniak congratulated the students and thanked Instructors for their attendance, then encouraged all Polish fighters to train hard for the 4th Womens World and the 8th World Open Karate Championships in 2003.

                                                                                        Kyokushin News Vol.24.

     On the 21st of August the 16th European Weight Category Championships were held in Varna , Bulgaria. 118 participants representing 15 countries took part in the event.

     The tournament was held in Palac of Sport with participation of approximately 2000 spectators. Shihan Loek Hollander 8 dan was the honour guest, who together with EKKO President and President of Varna opened the Championships officially.

     The award for the men best fighter was given to Emil Kostov from Bulgaria. The award for the women best fighter was given to Adrianna Bienkowska from Poland. Winner of tameshiwari contest was Tomasz Najduch from Poland.

     Main judge was EKKO President shihan Antonio Pinero.