Once again the EC are up on the schedule, and as all know, the EC are a qualifying tournament to the World Championship in 2022. Deadline for booking (hotel,travel) registration, must of course be in good time in relation to the event itself – one have to see this as a big challenge. Some countries – as we speak, can not even come their Dojo’s to train, due to the Covid-19 restrictions set by the authorities.We are filled with enthusiasm – but also many questions.
So, the fight-card and the fights are ready for this years Kokoro Cup. Some very good match up’s to top the event where Poland’s top names takes on other top fighters – from Europe. We will take a look at the match up of this years event!
28th November 2020, the Russian Championship in weight categories was held, and the result in total could one see as a mix between established fighters and up and coming fighters.
This weekend the Lithuanian federation organized their national championship. Or more accurate, it’s still on. Sunday 29th November, the Junior will be fighting for the top positions, as today the adults and U-20 was in the spotlight. The seniors was also split into B category (less experienced) A category – top level.
Kembu Iriki pulls trough a very tough All Japan Open – Iriki been top three five times, in the last six All Japan Open’s. Includes winning the 48th edition – as he now does in the 52nd edition. This edition really fits the name: ALL JAPAN Open – where one can see top Japanese fighters from organisations and schools – that one in some cases did’t know existed! Two major victories was pulled of this weekend, 1. To face the challenge, organizing a tournament with the covid-19 and AND to manage to gather so many different fighters from different schools.
Closing in to the 52nd edition of the All Japan Open, the DRAW are ready and the excitement raises. The men’s category are supported by 65 fighters, and the women’s category have 37 fighters. Strong names – as usually, and once again: this is the All Japan Open – open weight, supported by many different organisations and top fighters. We will take a closer look at the women’s division.
Closing in to the 52nd edition of the All Japan Open, the DRAW are ready and the excitement raises. The men’s category are supported by 65 fighters, and the women’s category have 37 fighters. Strong names – as usually, and once again: this is the All Japan Open – open weight, supported by many different organisations and top fighters.
Legendary All Japan Open – the 52nd edition will be held November 21 & 22. Due to the Corona situation, there will be no spectators this time. Last edition gave us some really interesting fights. It was also a big effort, considering that this was a qualification for the world championship. To look forward to a great event now in these days are really good medicine!
From official invitation :“This tournament will be held as a memorial event to mark the 20 the anniversary of the death of Sosai Masutatsu Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin Karate. This international event will be cosponsored by WKO and the Hungary Branch, the host country, and WKO competitors from various regions will participate in this tournament. We would also like to invite competitors from other international karate organizations for this tournament..”
Time fly, and ten years goes fast. European Championship Shinkyokushin was held in Spain, Logroño 4th – 5th June. Looking back, the level of top fighters attending in this edition was amazing. If we take the winners from both divisions, women and men, the champions was not only the best in Europe – but some of the best in the world! Look back, videos and full draw to find..
