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IFKC & WWCC Preliminary Dec 12 — WWCC Dec 13

I.K.O.N. 1st World Weight Category Championships

Sunday, December 13, 2026
Doors Open: 11:00 am / Opening Ceremony: 12:00 pm / Matches Begin: 12:40 pm
J:COM Suehiro Gym, Osaka
Organized by International Karate Organization Nakamura (I.K.O.N.)

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In January 1984, Sosui Makoto Nakamura achieved an unprecedented milestone by capturing the World Championship title for the second time.

In December 2016, the I.K.O.N. was established. Since then, Daihyo Masanaga Nakamura has traveled extensively to help international members develop their Kumite skills.

The time is ripe for an organization with a deep-rooted tradition of excellence and a commitment to quality to hold its own World Weight Category Championships.

Following the success of the 2024 World Tournament, the prominent international fighters are set to converge once again to be part of what promises to be a historic event.

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Seat S (Reserved Seating) JPY 11,000
　Seat A (Opening Seating) JPY 4,000
◆2nd Floor
　Seat B (Open Seating) JPY 2,000円

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J:COM Suehiro Gym
Osaka Izumisano-shi, Shinyasumatsu 1-chome 1-22, Osaka, Japan

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