The JAPAN KARATE CLASSIC 2026 saw a record 943 competitors, the largest number of participants in the history of the tournament. At the opening ceremony, Shihan Akimasa Watanabe (Naniwa Central Branch) delivered the opening address. The 2025 Grand Slam & Triple Crown Award Ceremony was also held, honoring 2 Grand Slam recipients. In addition, Sota Miyaoka (Kitajima Dojo), who received the Grand Slam, was presented with an invitation by Daihyo Masanaga Nakamura granting him el

The I.K.O.N. USA Chicago Branch, led by Sensei Marek Ociesielski, will be hosting an international seminar on April 25 and 26, featuring special guest instructor Shihan Pierre Cataford, I.K.O.N. Canada Montreal Branch Chief. This highly anticipated seminar is open to all Kyokushin groups and aims to strengthen the friendships among Kyokushin practitioners across North America. >> Contact Sensei Marek Ociesielski at Ociesielskim@gmail.com

Led by the newly appointed Branch Chief Aslan Bekamebef, the Kazakhstan Branch will host the I.K.O.N. Federation Cup 2026 on Sunday, March 1. The tournament is expected to welcome more than 500 athletes from across Kazakhstan, and an exceptionally high level of competition is anticipated. For the Kazakhstan Branch, which was established in October of last year, this event will mark its first large-scale tournament and represents a significant step forward with an eye toward i

The Philippines Branch, led by Shihan Victor Canon, will host the All Philippines Karate Championship on Thursday, April 18. The event is scheduled to welcome Daihyo Masanaga Nakamura, and marks the largest tournament ever held by the Philippines Branch, which continues to expand its activities with remarkable energy and commitment. The tournament will be followed by Daihyo's Kumite seminar. Across Asia, momentum is rapidly building. Following last year’s successful Internati

I.K.O.N. Taiwan, the organization that successfully hosted the International Friendship Karate Championships in December, is set to welcome the All-Asia Karate Championships on July 4th. Contact Shihan Chung-Kai Huang by email for more information.

The I.K.O.N. Chile branch will once again host the South American Championship. Contact Sensei Luis Fonseca by email for the details.

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

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!

Shihan Tats Nakamura, Director of the International Department, was recently honored to be invited by the International Budo Kai (IBK) to the 2025 IBK World Cup in Budapest, Hungary. Overseen by Kancho Gerard Gordeau and hosted by Shihan Pál Németh and his Seken Dojo team, this global event brought together hundreds of Karate-ka from over 40 countries, each demonstrating their utmost spirit and skill. Over the past seven years, the friendship and cooperation between IBK and I

The 12th Autumn Seminar of the IKO Nakamura Hellas organization was successfully completed on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the beautiful Alcazar Garden Theater in Larissa! Athletes of all ages enjoyed a unique day full of energy, knowledge, and smiles in an amazing natural environment. Shihan Leonidas Antonis, Athanasios Tziras, and Georgios Dalamagas shared valuable techniques and inspiration with all participants, filling the day with dynamism and a positive spirit. We warm

The I.K.O.N. Mauritius Branch, led by Shihan Soobiraj Maharoo, successfully held the 2025 Mauritius Karate Classic on September 13! >> Click here for more details.

The Championships were a resounding success, attracting more than 1,000 competitors from across Japan and various international branches. Check the promo video here !

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