A strong punching fighter in the light heavy weight category. Proven to be one of the best in Europe, and also well known to make his way at the world stage. In the 10th World Championship Valgelov reach the top 16. Beating among others double European Champion Darius Gudauskas from Lithuania. Vangelov have also been at the European podium. in the weight categories as well as the Open Weight. Strong punches, good kicks and a drive who can challenges anyone.
Andrei Zinchenko, Georgia. He has established himself among the best lightweight fighters in recent years. European champion in 2014/16/18/21 i total 7 times at the podium He is known for his quick and energetic style and ability to push forward no matter how much resistance he meets Runner up in the 6th World Championship 2017. World Champion KWU 2019.
Kata is challenging for many reasons, but perhaps the biggest is that there is little or no possibilities of for freedom of execution. When looking for a kumite performer, so he or she has far more freedom in its execution than what a Kata athlete has. -when we look at the form of competition. But as a Karateka you have to master all aspects, which brings balance and development.We are going to take a look at Kata…but in different kind of settings… with Shihan Midori, Shihan Fitkin, Sensei Marius Ilas, Sensei Christina Peterson, Sensei Anca Wallmen, Sensei Norichika Tsukamoto and more..
Vladimir Artyushin, Kazakhstan. Won Diamond Cup 2011. Later this year it was time for the 10th WT. Artyushin once again showed high class and was among the top 16 in the world. Lost to Lukas Kubilius, and this was the same man who stopped him in the word Cup 2013. Runner up in the Swiss Open 2016,Top 16 in the 11th WT after a great recovery from a leg injury. Winning the British Open in 2016 in a very strong tournament, and lifting it even higher with a 3rd place in the 6th World Karate Championship in Weight Categories. Won recently the 17th All Asia Championship.
Misaki Sato, Japan.
Name one female fighter that have manage to win three World Cup`s. That alone will give us a idea out how skilled this fighter is. Sato from Japan have been the best female fighter in the world in the -65 category. She have also proven that she can reach to the top in open weight categories as well being the vice World Champion in 2007, 3rd place in 2015. Moving very smart, and strong techniques makes Misaki Sato a great fighter, and beside fighting around the word – taking many top prizes in All Japan`s Tournaments complements it all.
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Midori Kenji Shihan. Our inspiration and role model. It is very important to have someone who can lead the way in life’s challenges. And perhaps especially for the younger people will need this. Learning to fight for what you want to achieve is no longer natural for everyone. But it is very important to keep this and through Kyokushin Karate we do.
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Israel Karate Organization Shinkyokushinkai made a good impression at this years European Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan.Maybe not all know Israel Shinkyokushin athletes so well as the countries that have athletes with a strong and well known profile.. get to know them…!
Around Europe the different national teams are doing their last preparations for the European Championship in Azerbaijan, Baku 30-31 May. Poland have always been a strong Kyokushin nation, and they have been working hard to raise the level further…
←Lemieszko Lukasz and Marek Odzeniak
One of France’s best fighters from mid 90’s to the mid 2000’s Johnny Desmedt, two times vice champion in the European Championship and champion in tournaments as French Open (All organizations) Bayeux International Open, European Open Championship/Kamakura.
Se videos from his career, and last but not least :
Johnny Desmedt Grading Test Kumite 2014, April.