International residential camp under the leadership of Shihan Jérôme deTimmerman (5th DAN) and Shihan Paul Lorist (5th DAN NETHERLANDS) and the French staff (Sensei Alain Leclercq 4th dan, Sensei Matthieu Morelle 2nd dan, Sensei Christophe Laigle 2nd dan sports doctor-anesthetist- Pascal Chasselat Physiotherapist) and the participation of Shihan Robert Wajgelt and Sensei Waldek Lesniewski from Poland. Internship in Kyokushin tradition with Kihon sessions - Kata - Boot Camp - Kumite also a introduction to mental preparation, recovery under hypnosis, stretching, theoretical teaching of sports nutrition. Students have enjoyed the morning running at 7 am on the beach of Gravelines and the icy water of the North Sea as the swimming pool of the huge sports center of Sportica. Thanks to all the sudents for their efforts and good moods and especially to Shihan Paul and Robert, Sensei Waldek and "Doc" and Pascal who came from so far away.See you next year! OSU!

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The Kyokushinkai Karate Karate Club in Wieliczka was founded in 2009, so this year is celebrating the 10th anniversary. On this occasion, the club's management decided to celebrate this joyous holiday by organizing many interesting events: a training seminar for adult clubbers and supporters in the Grand Chotowa Hotel *** SPA & Resort complex, two training camps for young people in Poreba near Myslenice in the Pod Kamiennikiem center, a karate show during the Wieliczka Sports Gala, the International Salt Cup Tournament at the Salt City Hall in Wieliczka and a unique set of ten trainings for the 10th anniversary of WKKK. Each of the ten events was led by friends of the club representing various martial arts. The last Jubilee training took place under the supervision of Andrzej Drewniak, 9th DAN Secretary of the Kyokushin World Federation.

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The championship was held on June 2, 2019 in the capital of Georgia in Tbilisi.

The organizer of the championship was the Kyokushin Federation of Georgia, the president of the federation, Gocha Kakabadze and the official representative of the KWF in Georgia, George Lomia.

The championship was attended by 514 athletes from Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia.

Before the championship, a tournament was held for the inexperienced karate players of the "first tatami" in which 398 karate players of the Georgian Federation took part.

Guests of honor were invited to the KWF General Secretary Shihan Andre Drewniak, also Shihan Alexander Anferov from Russia.

The winners were awarded diplomas, medals and Cup.

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Чемпионат проводился 2 июня 2019 года в в столице Грузии в Тбилиси.

Организатором чемпионата был Федерация Киокушин Грузии, президент федерации, Гоча Какабадзе и официальный представитель KWF в Грузии Георгий Ломия.

В чемпионате принимали участие 514 спортсменов из Азербайджана,  Армении и Грузии.

До чемпионата провели турнир для не опытных каратистов «первый татами" в котором принимали участие 398 каратистов федерации Грузии.

Почетными гостями были приглашены Генеральный секретарь КWF Шихан Андре Древняк, также Шихан Александр Анферов из России.

Победители были награждены дипломами, медалями и кубкоми.

Success will be the most appropriate word to qualify what happened on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the wonderful and welcoming city of Trofa the "OPEN KYOKUSHIN PORTUGAL 2019". The AKP (Portugal Kyokushin Organization) and KWF (Kyokushin World Federation) in the person of its legitimate representative in Portugal Shihan Antonio Pereira and AKA (Kyokushin Association Ave), with the collaboration of the Trofa city put Portugal back on the world kyokushin map. The presence of the president of the world federation (KWF) shihan Antonio Pinero came to value, give another magnitude to the Open Kyokushin Portugal 2019. This championship was the biggest kyokushin karate event held in Portugal in the last 20 years. The Last had been, as everyone should remember the 14th European Kyokushin Championships in Vila do Conde. The 70 athletes present came from various European countries and Kyokushin karate organizations: Kyokushin kan, Shinkyokushin, International Federation of Karate, and KWF. Germany, Switzerland and Estonia, Spain had athletes from several cities. Vitória, Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona and their representatives (Alexa sensei Demanov, Alexey sensei Korikov, shihan Klaus Mink and shihan José Luis Lezcano) From Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, Vila do Conde, Povoa de Varzim, Trofa, Amarante, Viana do Castelo and their respective Sensei Luis Pinto, Humberto Évora, José Luis Silva, Jorge Ferreira, Ricardo Viana. The presence of all added the prestige, referees and athletes provided combat of the highest quality. The multi-platform online broadcast on Kyokushin's channel in Portugal allowed viewers from around the world to watch the event live. Meeting scheduled for next year. Open Kyokushin Portugal 2020.

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On Sunday, May 12, 2019, the FIRST INDIAN OCEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 took place on Reunion Island. KWF FRANCE (REUNION) by Shihan Pierre Grondin welcomed our president Shihan Antonio Pinero for the second time in two years. First arbitration internship, first KWF grade and a technical internship were on the agenda during the week. The competition was a huge success with everyone. It was the most prestigious Kyokushin competition held on Reunion Island. Shihan Pierre Grondin and the whole of KWF FRANCE thank all the organisations present during this competition. The second edition will be held in Mauritius in 2020.