On Sunday, December 13 , 2026, I.K.O.N. will host the inaugural World Weight Category Karate Championships , marking a historic milestone in competitive karate. A dedicated official website for this prestigious event will launch on April 3 , providing detailed information and updates. In addition, on the preceding day, Saturday, December 12, the 2026 International Friendship Karate Championships will take place. This special event aims to promote cultural exchange and mutual

Following the establishment of the new branch in West Bengal, India, I.K.O.N. has now established a new branch in Kazakhstan. In October, Honbu received a branch application from Sensei Aslan Baimukhamedov of Kazakhstan. The application process proceeded smoothly, just as it did with the India’s Bengal branch, and was completed without any issues. Sensei Aslan, who is based in Almaty, one of Kazakhstan’s largest cities, has over 400 dojo members under his instruction, and his

I.K.O.N. has established an official base in West Bengal, India. About one month ago, we received an application for affiliation from Sensei Abhishek Kundu, whose dojo is based in Kolkata, one of India’s largest cities. The application process went smoothly and was completed without any issues. Currently, more than 100 students belong to Sensei Kundu’s dojo and train there with dedication. With the proper guidance and support provided by I.K.O.N., the dojo is expected to cont