Kokoro cup is undoubtedly one fully professional tournament in every way. And this year’s verson is guaranteed not to disappoint. Very strong name is already released, athletes from Japan, Russia, Hungary with more to name a few are clear, and of course Poland’s own top performers. Now, some changes have been done and this includes Lithuanian top fighters an Belarus.
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EC Open Weight videos
European Openweight Championship was held 8th and 9th November in Lithuania. A strong line up predicted a hard tournament, and a very large team of homefighters was ready to make sure the medals was in Lithuania after the tournament as well. The U22 EC tournament and cadets was also held this weekend.
←Picture by Algimantas Fotografas
We are used to that the EC tournaments are dominated by the countries from Eastern Europe, and this tournament was no different. But it is clear that several non East European countries do not longer want to compete against the top level, and this made the tournament even harder.
See videos from the tournament..
Swiss Open 2015
Swiss Open date is ready for 2015! And as you remember Swiss Open juniors, go every year. While Swiss Open senior runs every other year. 2015 offers both tournament with a relatively short time in between..
Valeri Dimitrov – videos!
European Open Weight Champion Valeri Dimitrov.
See his fights..
←Picture taken by Sensei Annika Peterson, Banzai Facbook
European Championship Openweight 2014 results
Valeri Dimitrov Sensei fought his way to victory in the open weight class European Championship. The draw almost reminded of Lithuania Open, where Dimitrov had to fight one after another of the strong local fighters. The tournament was the top level, and the matches went close with little time to rest in between. An incredibly strong tournament and the strongest of them all today – Valeri Dimitrov Sensei! We congratulate!
← This picture is from Shinkyokushin Bulgaria Facebook, visit and you will find more pictures and updates!
See results and full DRAW.
See womens final HERE
Region samling Reg Øst – Fredrikstad
Region samling Reg Øst – Fredrikstad
Lørdag 8.november var det kart for regionsamling region Øst, og for første gang var det Fredrikstad Karateklubb Shinkyokushin som var samlingsstedet. Hele regionen bidro som vanlig, og Færder, Horten, Oslo og Ringerike var representert. 40 utøvere stilte på samlingen, som ble delt inn i to,og hvor de fleste tema ble dekket..
European Openweight – videos!
Some videos from the European Open Weight Championship Shinkyokushin. At the moment we share some of the fights from the womens division..
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Swedish Team ready for EC & U22
Swedish team grows, and several fighters in the Swedish troop are new faces in the European Championship / U22 context.
Polish Team – ready for EC / U22 Open!
Poland, always hard working Kyokushin nation have their team ready for European Championship. With many athletes, Poland are filling up the different categories easy. With over fifty athletes in the national team, Poland will be one of the greatest nations that have signed up.
See complete list
Danish Wintercamp 2015
“Once again, I’m happy to invite you to the Danish wintercamp. This year we have a special guest from Lithuania LUKAS KUBILIUS sensei. Lukas Kubilius won the title of European Champion in 2008 and again in 2012 and topped the list with his 2nd place at the World Cup 2013.
With his success as a fighter, coach and dojo-operator he will share his knowledge, tips and tricks with us in the weekend 23rd to 25th of January 2015. ” –Osu Sensei Christina