For the first time in the tournament’s history, the International Friendship Karate Championships were held outside Japan. The I.K.O.N. Taiwan Branch, led by Shihan Kai, did an outstanding job welcoming officials and competitors from around the world, sending a clear and powerful message about the global expansion of I.K.O.N. >> More photos The opening ceremony The International Training Seminar on Sunday, December 14, 2025 The Farewell Party was held on Sunday, December 14,

I.K.O.N. Canada Montreal, led by Shihan Pierre Cataford in collaboration with Shihan Dominic Ohan, proudly hosted the 2025 Nakamura Cup in Montreal, Canada. The event attracted over 500 competitors from across Canada and the USA and was a tremendous success! Click here for more photos!

On October 25, the 2025 I.K.O.N. Polish Open and World Tournament of Champions were successfully organized by the I.K.O.N. Poland Limanowa / Shihan Zbigniew Golinski, running efficiently, dynamically, and at the highest level of organization! Honorary guests included Daihyo Masanaga Nakamura and Shihan Piotr Sawicki. The event also saw several I.K.O.N. branch chiefs. Click here for more information!