From December 12 to the 17th, Costa Rica KWF had a special visit from Shihan Antonio Piñero, who is currently the KWF Chairman and the President of the European Kyokushin Federation. This was a special invitation made from the Costa Rica KWF Representative Sensei Mauricio Alvarado.

On December 14th the KWF hosted an international Seminar in charge of Shihan Piñero. In this occasion we received the visit of several Karate Organizations such as Shidokan, Kyokushin Kan, IKO Matsushima, Ashihara and Shieijyuku Karate. In Costa Rica a movement of cooperation between different styles is being promoted by Sensei Alvarado in order to elevate the competition and learning level of all the students regarding their beliefs or affiliations.

The Seminar was very interesting to all the practitioners since Shihan Piñero is known for his excellent teaching capacity and technical skills. During the training, basic areas of Kihon, Idogeiko, Fighting Techniques and Self Defense were covered.

The next day a Kyu and Dan examination was held, where students tested for green, brown and black belts. In this opportunity, the KWF Representative for Costa Rica was awarded his 4th Dan.
Not only did Shihan Piñero teach karate, but he had the opportunity to go sightseeing in our beautiful country, getting to know our wildlife, vegetation, volcanoes, and historical monuments.

Indeed this was a great event for the Kyokushin Karate in Costa Rica, which will surely increase its technical capacities in training thanks to the knowledge and expertise from Shihan Piñero. We surely hope in the near future we can have him again in Costa Rica.

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On 29-30 November 2013 in Legnica (Poland) The 27th European Karate Kyokushin championships was held. There were 348 participants with 23 countries. Main judge of tournament was shihan Antionio Pinero.

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Opening ceremony	Kata	Kumite
Award juniors	Award seniors	Sayonara
	Souvenirs photos

On 18-21 July 2013 on objects of the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow The 40th International Summer Camp was held with the participation 220 participants from Czech Republic, Moldavia, Germany, Poland, Russia, Spain and Ukraine. Leading instructors were President EKF shihan Antonio Pinero 8 dan and World Kata Champion and also European Kumite Champion shihan Jose Lezcano 5 dan. The camp was oriented on completing the education of leaders of towns and their instructors. Trainings took place 4 times daily according to the plan prepared by shihan Andre Drewniak accompanied by shihan Andrew Krawontka.

On 18 July a meeting of the President A. Pinero with participants from 6 countries took place. They discussed the perspectives of the development and the collaboration within the framework of the European Kyokushin Federation, the World Kyokushin Federation and the Kyokushin World Union with the seat in Moscow.

On 19 July a Jubilee meeting of leaders of towns with the President A. Pinero was organized. They discussed current situation in EKF, KWF and KWU. Then, the current activities and perspectives for the development and the collaboration were presented. The invitations to participate in three large international tournaments in Bulgaria, Poland and Japan were handed. During meeting shihan Pinero and shihan Drewniak answered many questions.

On the last day of the camp the examination took place. The event finished with the Sayonara Party where students performed music and comedic skits.

The Polish Kyokushinkai Organization was the organizer of the Jubilee 40th International Summer Camp Krakow 2013.  

We invite to the participation in the 41st Camp on 17-20 July 2014 in which, among others, we expect participation of shihan Noriyuki Tanaka from Tokyo. 

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Opening ceremony and training	Specialized training	Exam and kumite
Sayonara	Certification	Souvenir photos

On July 11th - 14th The 46th International Summer Camp was held in Papendal, Holland. There were about 100 participants from France, Holland, Italy, Poland, Switzerland.

Special guests were shihan Andre Drewniak from Poland and shihan Bertrand Kron from France. Main leaders were sensei Rien Brink, shihan Aloys Braake and shihan Gerard Kessel. According to plan every day took place 4-5 trainings (including the night training) under supervision of President KWF shihan Loek Hollander 9 dan.

Trainings were led by 15 best Dutch Kyokushin instructors.

On the last day of the camp the examination fights took place. On the last night was organized the Sayonara Party where students performed music and comedic skits.

Organizer of the camp was The Dutch Kyokushin Organisation.

We invite to the participation in The 47th International Summer Camp on 10-13 July 2014  Papendal. 

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Papendal	Trenings	Exam
Kumite	Sayonara	Certificates

The Norwegian branch of KWF arranged the summer camp 3-7th of July. The camp was a great success with 182 participants. The camp was arranged at Moi on the Norwegian South/ West part. The guest instructors were Shihan Antonio Pinero and Sensei Pablo Estensoro. Both from Spain. Shihan Lars Hogquist was responsible for the camp. 10 people made a new dan grade. It has only been positive feedback and most participants want to come back next year.