March 24, 2019 at the Sport Arena in Tokyo, Chiba took place the international open tournament KWF Karate Grandprix with the participation of over 700 competitors, from 14 countries, fighting in 37 categories. The official opening was made on behalf of KWF by the General Secretary Andre Drewniak. The main judge was Shihan Yuichi Serizawa. Among the special guests were: KWU General Secretary Alexander Pichkunov, KWU Ramil Gobbasov, AKR Sergey Suvorov, representative of KWF Russia Sergei Soldatov, representative of KWF USA Leslaw Samitowski, representative of KWF Estonia Aleksei Korikov, representative of KWF Kazahstan Mukhtar Juldassov, representative of KWF China Noriyasu Hamai.

The organizer was the Japanese KWF Organization headed by shihan Noriyuki Tanaka.

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OPENING CEREMONY                   KUMITE                            AWARDS 

The 7th Spanish Wintercamp was held from 7 to 9 of March 2019 in Villanua (Huesca-Spain). 120 participants from Costa Rica, Germany, Poland, Norwey and Spain took part. The camp was directed by Shihan Fernando Pérez, 6. dan and covered all aspects of kyokushin (kihon, kata and kumite).

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At 30th January 2019 took place Indian KWF Camp in Jharkhand State of Eastern India camp which was led by sensei Monirul Islam and sensei Satnam Singh Randhawa.

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The second KWF-Brazil Seminar took place on February 22nd and 23rd in the city of São Paulo under the guidance of shihan António Pereira, KWF official representative in Brazil.

Present were about fifty students and their representatives KWF, sempai Rubens Oliveira in São Paulo and sensei Ricke Jeison in Minas Gerais

To the program of this seminar we had the Syallabus, Kihon, Kata, Kumité with the objective of integrating sempais and senseis from other organizations according to the technical program and philosophy KWF.

Trainings with two distinct classes, children and adults. Finalizing a meeting to structure and prepare KWF-Brazil for future challenges. Namely with the creation of a competition department that will be led by sensei Ricke Jeison.

We made the delivery of KWF Certificates and Sandan Black Belt to Rick Sensei.

To Feitosa Sempais and Henrique, both Shodan the respective Certificate KWF.

It was evident the commitment, dedication and fantastic will to learn from all, kohais, sempais and senseis. It is clear that other and more frequent initiatives will be needed in the near future. The sense of happiness in being part of this movement was widespread.

Thank Shihan Antonio Pereira for sharing his knowledge with us.

Knowing that the way to go is long and that there will be stones, barriers but with will, perseverance, a lot of dedication and spirit of the Kyokushin we will reach the objectives outlined.

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From January 29 to February 7, 2019, Shihan António Pereira was in the French state of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean.

Invited by KWF-FRANCE-REUNION, represented by Shihan Pierre Grondin, Shihan Antonio held a series of training sessions in different Island dojo included in this seminar. And also the expected "FIRST SUMMER CAMP" KWF on Reunion Island. In the program, the technical review of Syllabus KWF. Kihon, Kata and specifically Kumite. Stamina with special attention to the necessary work of physical and mental hardening. Training on the beach "Les Brisants Plage So Hot" and on the beautiful waterfall of the Island, have completed the work program. Because of its dynamism, Kyokushin's availability, experience and expertise, the Shihan quickly won over the hearts of the island's students. A first date that leaves a little taste. Already in anticipation of the next ...

The island of Reunion has been very active since its membership in the KWF and will celebrate the "FIRST INDIAN OCEAN CHAMPIONSHIP " on Sunday, May 12 with the presence of our president Shihan Antonio Pinero.

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