The 10th edition of Camp Banzai 21-23rd August. The camp have been a heavy hit – and talking about heavy hitter: Paulius \u017dimantas will be the guest instructor this year!<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\nPaulius \u017dimantas<\/a> with the head coach of Lithuania Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko will for sure give the popular Camp Banzai the anniversary one can hope for. The camp always bring in top fighters an coaches of the world.<\/p>\n<\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Now there have been many articles about Camp Banzai, and it is just repeating what has been said and written before. But if you do Full Contact Karate – then you are familiar with repetitions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The camp runs from Friday to Sunday, with the main focus on Saturday. It is a packed, tight camp – but without it being stressful. The camp usually brings together just over a hundred athletes, mainly from Sweden, but Norway also has a good contingent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-1024x397.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-1024x397.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-768x298.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-500x194.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11.jpg 1418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The camp bring out the soul of Full contact Karate, the true friendship and the values that always focus on persons for who they are and what they give to others. Team-building come natural in to play in the “Raven Hill” and the hmm “entertainment” during the dinner Saturday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As I said, this year’s instructors are well known. They have many achievements and achievements, and they are at a high level. Probably most people know the athlete, Paulius \u017dimantas, the most. At least the younger guard. Known for crazy hard punches, which often end the fight immediately. The question often becomes: not if there will be a knock out – but when! Photo by the eminent Piotr Sztencel see more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photobypi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pi.Sztencel\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi-500x280.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">But you have to be able to see more than just knockouts. Then you see a fighter with exceptionally good timing, light on his feet despite fighting in the heaviest class. And a kicking arsenal that makes a difference. We believe the best is yet to come. Photo by <b class=\"html-b xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/algimantas.barzdzius?__cft__[0]=AZasiRiX7uttPHxgQoEbi00kh-ssqXxZe9zTAgnfbf6X10fEDyvIAGYr9AnKdPe4gbmMUCex9_BK18_cTvoXOkcC-HijSp1Y4Mojy2b2e0aQ1fAoINwwSewyKVmyzZ52hejdMaE7SPsBbyW4m1bOHMhj1kgGb6Yw3RUubL_ug1K4jdNVx6YIAlXgtWYYr00Inis&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R\">Algimantas Barzd\u017eius<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> visit for more! <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"566\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS-425x300.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In 2019, this athlete appeared in the European Championship. Not only that, he made it to the finals, where he challenged the champion before finishing in 2nd place. Photo: Hayashida Norio <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This led him to the World Championship in Japan that same year, where he also did a very good job – also making the championship’s fastest K.O. in 18 seconds (official figures from WKO). All this at the age of 19. And this was only a cautious start…<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fosl3-2.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.15752-9\/76179139_813039332485239_663607214992261120_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=0024fc&_nc_ohc=eCPi2e7z5psQ7kNvwFzZgLd&_nc_oc=AdrvB4EVDxbMF0Ie5dsqn0B_Oqq_AZkBqhtBN2V2gX5ZUa82sbPEYcUGOMVKH9m1Y3w&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fosl3-2.fna&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=03_Q7cD5gHh0BlitJCYOp6aEv4N-JQiE57_eSG14uTKhvzuhqAPhA&oe=6A682A10\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lithuania has had top fighters for many years, and if we stick to the heaviest weight class, you can safely say that they have had a solid influence. Since 1997, Lithuania has won this class 17 times, with athletes such as Eventas Gu\u017eauskas, Lukas Kubilius, Donatas Imbras, Andrius Draugelis and Paulius \u017dimantas. Photo by <b class=\"html-b xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/algimantas.barzdzius?__cft__[0]=AZasiRiX7uttPHxgQoEbi00kh-ssqXxZe9zTAgnfbf6X10fEDyvIAGYr9AnKdPe4gbmMUCex9_BK18_cTvoXOkcC-HijSp1Y4Mojy2b2e0aQ1fAoINwwSewyKVmyzZ52hejdMaE7SPsBbyW4m1bOHMhj1kgGb6Yw3RUubL_ug1K4jdNVx6YIAlXgtWYYr00Inis&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R\">Algimantas Barzd\u017eius<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> visit for more! <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey.jpg 641w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey-427x300.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Behind many of the very best athletes stands Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko, a man of great importance in Lithuanian Kyokushin history. The first to receive a black belt in Lithuania, a world-class athlete and trainer. Photo by <b class=\"html-b xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/algimantas.barzdzius?__cft__[0]=AZasiRiX7uttPHxgQoEbi00kh-ssqXxZe9zTAgnfbf6X10fEDyvIAGYr9AnKdPe4gbmMUCex9_BK18_cTvoXOkcC-HijSp1Y4Mojy2b2e0aQ1fAoINwwSewyKVmyzZ52hejdMaE7SPsBbyW4m1bOHMhj1kgGb6Yw3RUubL_ug1K4jdNVx6YIAlXgtWYYr00Inis&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R\">Algimantas Barzd\u017eius<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> visit for more! <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">“The story behind” will always be very interesting to know, and with both – the athlete and the coach, we will be able to get exactly that! Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko also founded one of the oldest and most respected clubs in Lithuania, <a href=\"https:\/\/energijakarate.lt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Energija<\/em><\/a>. This club has fostered world-class athletes – who have in time started their own clubs and continued the good results.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"938\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2.jpg 938w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impressively, Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko is still competitive, and participated in the World Senior Championships in Japan in 2025. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/edvinasfoto\">Edvinas Ivanovas<\/a>\u00a0visit for more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edvinfoto.lt\/sporto-fotografija\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">edvinfoto.lt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We can all look forward to the Banzai team ant a great camp – this time with a professional touch of Lithuania!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">More info will come: Official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/banzaikaratekai\">Facebook<\/a> and official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banzai.se\/sida\/?ID=186118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webside\u00a0<\/a>Of Banzai Karate Kai<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 10th edition of Camp Banzai 21-23rd August. 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Paulius \u017dimantas<\/a> with the head coach of Lithuania Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko will for sure give the popular Camp Banzai the anniversary one can hope for. The camp always bring in top fighters an coaches of the world.<\/p>\n<\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Now there have been many articles about Camp Banzai, and it is just repeating what has been said and written before. But if you do Full Contact Karate – then you are familiar with repetitions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The camp runs from Friday to Sunday, with the main focus on Saturday. It is a packed, tight camp – but without it being stressful. The camp usually brings together just over a hundred athletes, mainly from Sweden, but Norway also has a good contingent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-1024x397.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-1024x397.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-768x298.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-500x194.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11.jpg 1418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The camp bring out the soul of Full contact Karate, the true friendship and the values that always focus on persons for who they are and what they give to others. Team-building come natural in to play in the “Raven Hill” and the hmm “entertainment” during the dinner Saturday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As I said, this year’s instructors are well known. They have many achievements and achievements, and they are at a high level. Probably most people know the athlete, Paulius \u017dimantas, the most. At least the younger guard. Known for crazy hard punches, which often end the fight immediately. The question often becomes: not if there will be a knock out – but when! Photo by the eminent Piotr Sztencel see more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photobypi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pi.Sztencel\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi-500x280.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">But you have to be able to see more than just knockouts. Then you see a fighter with exceptionally good timing, light on his feet despite fighting in the heaviest class. And a kicking arsenal that makes a difference. We believe the best is yet to come. Photo by <b class=\"html-b xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/algimantas.barzdzius?__cft__[0]=AZasiRiX7uttPHxgQoEbi00kh-ssqXxZe9zTAgnfbf6X10fEDyvIAGYr9AnKdPe4gbmMUCex9_BK18_cTvoXOkcC-HijSp1Y4Mojy2b2e0aQ1fAoINwwSewyKVmyzZ52hejdMaE7SPsBbyW4m1bOHMhj1kgGb6Yw3RUubL_ug1K4jdNVx6YIAlXgtWYYr00Inis&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R\">Algimantas Barzd\u017eius<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> visit for more! <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"566\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS-425x300.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In 2019, this athlete appeared in the European Championship. Not only that, he made it to the finals, where he challenged the champion before finishing in 2nd place. Photo: Hayashida Norio <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This led him to the World Championship in Japan that same year, where he also did a very good job – also making the championship’s fastest K.O. in 18 seconds (official figures from WKO). All this at the age of 19. And this was only a cautious start…<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fosl3-2.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.15752-9\/76179139_813039332485239_663607214992261120_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=0024fc&_nc_ohc=eCPi2e7z5psQ7kNvwFzZgLd&_nc_oc=AdrvB4EVDxbMF0Ie5dsqn0B_Oqq_AZkBqhtBN2V2gX5ZUa82sbPEYcUGOMVKH9m1Y3w&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fosl3-2.fna&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=03_Q7cD5gHh0BlitJCYOp6aEv4N-JQiE57_eSG14uTKhvzuhqAPhA&oe=6A682A10\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lithuania has had top fighters for many years, and if we stick to the heaviest weight class, you can safely say that they have had a solid influence. Since 1997, Lithuania has won this class 17 times, with athletes such as Eventas Gu\u017eauskas, Lukas Kubilius, Donatas Imbras, Andrius Draugelis and Paulius \u017dimantas. Photo by <b class=\"html-b xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/algimantas.barzdzius?__cft__[0]=AZasiRiX7uttPHxgQoEbi00kh-ssqXxZe9zTAgnfbf6X10fEDyvIAGYr9AnKdPe4gbmMUCex9_BK18_cTvoXOkcC-HijSp1Y4Mojy2b2e0aQ1fAoINwwSewyKVmyzZ52hejdMaE7SPsBbyW4m1bOHMhj1kgGb6Yw3RUubL_ug1K4jdNVx6YIAlXgtWYYr00Inis&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R\">Algimantas Barzd\u017eius<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> visit for more! <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey.jpg 641w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey-427x300.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Behind many of the very best athletes stands Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko, a man of great importance in Lithuanian Kyokushin history. The first to receive a black belt in Lithuania, a world-class athlete and trainer. Photo by <b class=\"html-b xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/algimantas.barzdzius?__cft__[0]=AZasiRiX7uttPHxgQoEbi00kh-ssqXxZe9zTAgnfbf6X10fEDyvIAGYr9AnKdPe4gbmMUCex9_BK18_cTvoXOkcC-HijSp1Y4Mojy2b2e0aQ1fAoINwwSewyKVmyzZ52hejdMaE7SPsBbyW4m1bOHMhj1kgGb6Yw3RUubL_ug1K4jdNVx6YIAlXgtWYYr00Inis&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R\">Algimantas Barzd\u017eius<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> visit for more! <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">“The story behind” will always be very interesting to know, and with both – the athlete and the coach, we will be able to get exactly that! Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko also founded one of the oldest and most respected clubs in Lithuania, <a href=\"https:\/\/energijakarate.lt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Energija<\/em><\/a>. This club has fostered world-class athletes – who have in time started their own clubs and continued the good results.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"938\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2.jpg 938w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impressively, Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko is still competitive, and participated in the World Senior Championships in Japan in 2025. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/edvinasfoto\">Edvinas Ivanovas<\/a>\u00a0visit for more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edvinfoto.lt\/sporto-fotografija\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">edvinfoto.lt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We can all look forward to the Banzai team ant a great camp – this time with a professional touch of Lithuania!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">More info will come: Official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/banzaikaratekai\">Facebook<\/a> and official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banzai.se\/sida\/?ID=186118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webside\u00a0<\/a>Of Banzai Karate Kai<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 10th edition of Camp Banzai 21-23rd August. 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<\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Now there have been many articles about Camp Banzai, and it is just repeating what has been said and written before. But if you do Full Contact Karate – then you are familiar with repetitions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018banzai-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The camp runs from Friday to Sunday, with the main focus on Saturday. It is a packed, tight camp – but without it being stressful. The camp usually brings together just over a hundred athletes, mainly from Sweden, but Norway also has a good contingent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-1024x397.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-1024x397.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-768x298.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11-500x194.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Banzai-25-11.jpg 1418w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The camp bring out the soul of Full contact Karate, the true friendship and the values that always focus on persons for who they are and what they give to others. Team-building come natural in to play in the “Raven Hill” and the hmm “entertainment” during the dinner Saturday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Camp-Banzai-99-\u2013-Kopi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As I said, this year’s instructors are well known. They have many achievements and achievements, and they are at a high level. Probably most people know the athlete, Paulius \u017dimantas, the most. At least the younger guard. Known for crazy hard punches, which often end the fight immediately. The question often becomes: not if there will be a knock out – but when! Photo by the eminent Piotr Sztencel see more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photobypi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pi.Sztencel\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas1-\u2013-Kopi-500x280.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">But you have to be able to see more than just knockouts. Then you see a fighter with exceptionally good timing, light on his feet despite fighting in the heaviest class. And a kicking arsenal that makes a difference. We believe the best is yet to come. Photo by <b class=\"html-b xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/algimantas.barzdzius?__cft__[0]=AZasiRiX7uttPHxgQoEbi00kh-ssqXxZe9zTAgnfbf6X10fEDyvIAGYr9AnKdPe4gbmMUCex9_BK18_cTvoXOkcC-HijSp1Y4Mojy2b2e0aQ1fAoINwwSewyKVmyzZ52hejdMaE7SPsBbyW4m1bOHMhj1kgGb6Yw3RUubL_ug1K4jdNVx6YIAlXgtWYYr00Inis&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R\">Algimantas Barzd\u017eius<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> visit for more! <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"566\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Algimantas-BARZDZIAUS-425x300.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In 2019, this athlete appeared in the European Championship. Not only that, he made it to the finals, where he challenged the champion before finishing in 2nd place. Photo: Hayashida Norio <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/zimantas-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This led him to the World Championship in Japan that same year, where he also did a very good job – also making the championship’s fastest K.O. in 18 seconds (official figures from WKO). All this at the age of 19. And this was only a cautious start…<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fosl3-2.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.15752-9\/76179139_813039332485239_663607214992261120_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=0024fc&_nc_ohc=eCPi2e7z5psQ7kNvwFzZgLd&_nc_oc=AdrvB4EVDxbMF0Ie5dsqn0B_Oqq_AZkBqhtBN2V2gX5ZUa82sbPEYcUGOMVKH9m1Y3w&_nc_ad=z-m&_nc_cid=0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fosl3-2.fna&_nc_ss=7a22e&oh=03_Q7cD5gHh0BlitJCYOp6aEv4N-JQiE57_eSG14uTKhvzuhqAPhA&oe=6A682A10\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lithuania has had top fighters for many years, and if we stick to the heaviest weight class, you can safely say that they have had a solid influence. Since 1997, Lithuania has won this class 17 times, with athletes such as Eventas Gu\u017eauskas, Lukas Kubilius, Donatas Imbras, Andrius Draugelis and Paulius \u017dimantas. Photo by <b class=\"html-b xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/algimantas.barzdzius?__cft__[0]=AZasiRiX7uttPHxgQoEbi00kh-ssqXxZe9zTAgnfbf6X10fEDyvIAGYr9AnKdPe4gbmMUCex9_BK18_cTvoXOkcC-HijSp1Y4Mojy2b2e0aQ1fAoINwwSewyKVmyzZ52hejdMaE7SPsBbyW4m1bOHMhj1kgGb6Yw3RUubL_ug1K4jdNVx6YIAlXgtWYYr00Inis&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R\">Algimantas Barzd\u017eius<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> visit for more! <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey.jpg 641w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/502894930_1260686129400274_6499764906193926338_n-Yyv04L1N6wTQ12Ey-427x300.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Behind many of the very best athletes stands Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko, a man of great importance in Lithuanian Kyokushin history. The first to receive a black belt in Lithuania, a world-class athlete and trainer. Photo by <b class=\"html-b xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/algimantas.barzdzius?__cft__[0]=AZasiRiX7uttPHxgQoEbi00kh-ssqXxZe9zTAgnfbf6X10fEDyvIAGYr9AnKdPe4gbmMUCex9_BK18_cTvoXOkcC-HijSp1Y4Mojy2b2e0aQ1fAoINwwSewyKVmyzZ52hejdMaE7SPsBbyW4m1bOHMhj1kgGb6Yw3RUubL_ug1K4jdNVx6YIAlXgtWYYr00Inis&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R\">Algimantas Barzd\u017eius<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> visit for more! <strong>\u21d3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/501793220_1116133420542922_8979906436508632583_n-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">“The story behind” will always be very interesting to know, and with both – the athlete and the coach, we will be able to get exactly that! Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko also founded one of the oldest and most respected clubs in Lithuania, <a href=\"https:\/\/energijakarate.lt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Energija<\/em><\/a>. This club has fostered world-class athletes – who have in time started their own clubs and continued the good results.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"938\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2.jpg 938w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lukas-2-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impressively, Vladimiras Silva\u0161ko is still competitive, and participated in the World Senior Championships in Japan in 2025. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/edvinasfoto\">Edvinas Ivanovas<\/a>\u00a0visit for more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edvinfoto.lt\/sporto-fotografija\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">edvinfoto.lt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/497405336_24019723450996477_4539437363732214861_n-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We can all look forward to the Banzai team ant a great camp – this time with a professional touch of Lithuania!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">More info will come: Official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/banzaikaratekai\">Facebook<\/a> and official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banzai.se\/sida\/?ID=186118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webside\u00a0<\/a>Of Banzai Karate Kai<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 10th edition of Camp Banzai 21-23rd August. The camp have been a heavy hit – and talking about heavy hitter: Paulius \u017dimantas will be the guest instructor this year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26192,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Simantas-vasil1-\u2013-K.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2TilL-6Oe","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26178"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26178"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26178\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26191,"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26178\/revisions\/26191"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26192"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26178"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26178"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haukis.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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