Junior and Cadet National Training Session

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An excellent turnout for the National Training Session held on Sunday 12th March at Westminster Lodge Sports Centre, St. Albans. Almost 50 students attended this monthly event run by GB Junior Coach Sensei Tony White. Guest instructor this month was Shihan Liam Keaveney 7th Dan and assistant junior instructors were Sensei Sunil Tailor and Sensei Mike Charsley.

For the first time, seniors were invited to train with the under 18’s, and the atmosphere and teamwork in the dojo was amazing. The juniors were inspired by the focus and power of the seniors, and the seniors were pushed to work even harder by the fitness and determination of the juniors.

Students had travelled many miles from dojos all over England, including Oldham, Loughborough, Verwood, Crawley, Dunmow, Crystal Palace, Docklands, Folkestone, Gravesend, Saffron Walden, Melton Mowbray, Kokoro and Eastbourne.   

Shihan Keaveney put everyone though their paces with a challenging Kihon and traditional Kyokushin karate session, which was followed by some excellent clicker coaching with Sensei Tailor. Sensei Tony worked with the cadets and seniors on knockdown combinations and a tough pad workout.

The BKK National Training Sessions take place every month and all are welcome to attend. No need to pre-register - just turn up to train.

For more information about the National Training Sessions, contact Sensei Tony White tony.white@bonners.co.uk

Newly appointed BKK Knockdown Chief Referee

Congratulations to Shihan Andrew Turner (6th Dan) for being appointed as the BKK Knockdown Chief Referee; we wish him well in his new position.

Thanks to Shihan Alex Kerrigan (7th Dan) for all his support and hard work in this post  for many decades.

National Kata Championships 2017 Results

The BKK's 2017 National Kata Tournament was held on 4th March.  Results below.

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More photos can be found here

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Blake Collins - 2017 Senior National Kata Champion

BKK fighters from England and Wales podium at the IKKU's 2017 Scottish Open

BKK England and Wales, and IFK Ireland fighters attended this year's IKKU Scottish Open in Glasgow, gaining honours in a number of the categories.

BKK Crawley fighters Malcolm Scott, 1st (Over 40s HW) and Kirsten Galatius-Smith, 3rd (Open HW)

Scottish Open full results:

Cadet LW
1st Conor Fitzpatrick IFK Ireland
2nd Alex Day IKKU England
3rd Elis Room BKK Wales

Cadet HW
1st Dylan Baldwin BKK Wales
2nd Shane McLoughlin IFK Ireland

Over 40 LW
1st Owen Bently MOKKO England
2nd Jason Roome BKK Wales
3rd Shane Mulhall IFK Ireland

Over 40 HW
1st Malcolm Scott BKK England
2nd Phil Jones IKKU England
3rd Amir Arfaoui IKKU England

Ladies Novice LW
1st Shevin Urgun Kyokushinkan Sweden
2nd Martha Albretsen IFK Norway
3rd Stacey Dunne IFK Ireland

Ladies Novice HW
1st Allannah Arthur IFK Ireland
2nd Tracey Armstrong IKKU England
3rd Natalie Horton BKK England

Mens Novice LW
1st Andy Raisen BKK England
2nd Ian Liddle GoJuRyu Scotland
3rd Zheng Lin BKK England

Mens Novice MW
1st Mateusz szablan Kyokushinkan Scotland
 2nd Rhys Petrie IKO Wales
3rd Pawel Skowron Depczynski IKKU England

Mens Novice HW
1st Jaroslaw Goralczyk IFK Ireland
2nd Jordan McMahon GoJuRyu Scotland
 3rd Aaron Carroll BKK England

Ladies Open LW
1st Aneta Meskauskiene IFK Ireland
2nd Sanne Larsson Shin Kyokushin Sweden
3rd Irene Jensen Skjelfjord NKKO Norway

Ladies Open HW
1st Zita Zatyko Kyokushinkan Scotland
 2nd Samantha Williams BKK Wales
3rd Kirsten Smith BKK England

Mens Open LW
1st Hans Kristian Havreberg NKKO Norway
2nd Daniel Fryer BKK England
3rd Lewis Kalicinski IKO Wales

Mens Open MW
1st Rasmus Orstad NKKO Norway
2nd Kelvin Tienstra IFK Netherlands
 3rd Bjorn Erik Orstad NKKO Norway

Mens Open HW
1st Eivind Naerland NKKO Norway
2nd Dave King IFK Ireland
3rd Kristian Soyland Shin Kyokushin Norway

Spirited fighter: Tyler Hughes-Morris IKKU England

Success for Cwmbran Dojo at IFK Dutch Open Kata Championships

Members of Cwmbran dojo travelled to the IFK Dutch Open Kata Championships this weekend (4th February '17), with fantastic results.

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Alex Mort 5th Place
Daniel Parsons 1st Place
Libby Morse 2nd Place
James Mates 3rd Place
Fynley Morse 4th Place & Most Spirited
Hannah Davies 3rd Place
Jaime-May Rowlands 3rd Place
Cwmbran B Team 4th Place
Cwmbran A Team 1st Place

More details and photos can be found clicking here

Congratulations to all.

Osu!

5th KWU World Youth tournament 2016, Bulgaria - round up and report

The KWU held its 5th World Youth Tournament in Varna, Bulgaria from 3-4th December, and was hosted by the Bulgarian Kyokushin-kan Federation on behalf of the KWU.

The BKK, as an IFK federated member of the KWU, selected 5 fighters, three from Wales (Dylan Baldwin, Luke Jones, Jaime-May Rowlands), and two from England (Callum Pearce, Olivia Pickthall) to represent Team GB.

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(L-R) Wai Cheung (coach), Callum Pearce, Dylan Baldwin, Olivia Pickthall, Luke Jones, Jaime-May Rowlands, Chris Davies (coach)

The under-18 event, with competitors from 12 years upwards, was perhaps the largest and strongest tournament for Kyokushin rules with over 650 competitors from 33 countries, across 32 categories.

The logistics of transporting all the competitors to Varna plus registrations was quite a challenge. Some country teams were united (under a single team of multiple organisations) and others had separate teams primarily from member countries IFK, Kyokushin-kan,  KWF and Shinkyokushin but there were also representatives from Rengokai, WKB and other independents from Japan.

The team left the UK in the early hours of Thurs 1st Dec arriving in Sofia with a long stop-over, finally arriving at the team hotel in Varna closer to midnight; some of the team had been on the move for close to 24hrs and departing Sofia for Varna gave them their first contact with other countries also on the same flight.  Speaking with other country coaches and teams, their travels into Varna were even longer.

The following was long and arduous day which saw the GB team safely weighed at 3.00pm and teams still arriving at the hotel late into the evening everyone was told to be ready to transfer to the venue at 8am the following morning for a 10am start; the last fighter completed weigh-in and medical at 1.30am.

The event started as scheduled but with the sheer volume of fighters participating it meant the anticipated first day over ran as fights only reached the start of the quarter finals as opposed to the anticipated completion of semi-finals.

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Luke Jones was first for the team as he stepped up  against a Russian opponent.  As expected, the Russian came out strong unsettling Luke's aggressive style and rhythm early on.  Luke took a number of strong body shots eventually giving away two waza-ari inside two minutes.

Dylan Baldwin had drawn the 2016 Russian Champion. From the outset his opponent came out with strong combinations, putting Dylan on the back foot where he attempted to block and counter.  Although the Russian began to tire towards the end of the round, and Dylan was able to get off some of his own combinations, the power differential between the two was clear; 5-0 decision after 2 minutes.

Jaime-May Rowlands drew the 2016 Russian Champion runner-up, with a considerable height difference.  The unusual and spoiling kicking style of the Russian immediately unsettled Jaime, as she struggled to find a way through the long range techniques and constant barrage of head kicks.  Having lost one waza-ari, Jaime went for broke and ended dropping a second score to another head kick.  She stayed on her feet fighting throughout the bout but it was clear the rapid kicking style of her Russian opponent was not something ever encountered.

Having received a bye in the first round, Callum Pearce was up against a strong Bulgarian opponent and partisan crowd.  He took this in his stride and fought his way to victory over three hard rounds making good use of his low kicks, driving his opponent around the mat towards the end of the fight and even seemed to be enjoying the whole experience as the bout continued; 5-0 decision to Callum.

Olivia Pickthall received a bye into the next round, which meant both her and Callum were subject to long waits prior to their next fights. At 7.30pm having started at 8am, it was clear neither were going to fight again that day, as the organisers decided to finish at 8pm and push the quarter-finals into Day Two.

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Day Two saw the event run all the way through but due to the extra 60 bouts on each of the three tatami before the finals could take place, the tournament finished at 10.30pm.

Callum was the next to draw a Russian opponent, and focused from the outset.  Long to medium range fast combinations were being deployed in an effort to unbalance his opponent early, whilst the Russian picked power shots in retaliation.  Halfway through an even round Callum received a spinning back kick to the body which visibly affected him.  From this point in, Callum closed his defence tight and the Russian sensed a chink in his armour as he continued to land power body shots in an effort to get the stoppage.  The remainder of the fight was dominated by the Russian as Callum worked hard to stay on his feet and move around the mat with  his focus fixed on staying in a tight defence.  5-0 decision at the end of two minutes.

Olivia Pickthall received a second bye into the quarter finals making for a long wait halfway into Day Two before she made it on the tatami against another GB vs Russia draw.  Her much shorter opponent took a face punch at the start and Olivia was immediately given a genten-ichi, meaning if it stayed that way at the end of the round the decision would be against her.  From the restart the two engaged in the centre of the mat, Olivia throwing  shita-tsukis against a bullish opponent throwing fast and heavy chest and body shots intent on getting the fight over with quickly.  The Russian continued to press hard, Olivia attempting to gain space with reverse and circular movements which her opponent closed down quickly by maintaining a ferocious pace even jumping with punches at the close of the round to gain further leverage and steal more ground.  5-0 decision against Olivia.

Overall the standard of fighting was extremely high.  The Japanese team were incredible at the 12-13 age groups with not only amazing fighting spirit but real ability to fight with style and good positioning. As the age groups advanced the Russian, Bulgarian and Kazakhstan teams proved to be worthy winners but it was good to see IFK countries other than Russia pick up trophies.

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Some of Team Japan warming up early on Day Two

As for the British team once again it was a huge learning curve not only competing in such a high level event but also trying to manage the long wait before competing. This was probably the toughest test for them. 

Reflecting on where we are as a national organisation/ federation is also part of the learning process if we are to improve both the condition and technical ability of our fighters.  The importance of exposure and training time is key in order for us to give our fighters the best opportunities to compete at such a high level.

Thank you to Kyokushin-Kan Bulgaria for the tournament, and KWU in totality in its mission to bring Kyokushin under a united banner at least from a Tournament perspective.   For the youths in attendance it helped to forge some lifelong friendships and draw the strength from which Kyokushin can be built and united.

With Kancho Royama from Kyokushin-kan

report by Sensei Wai Cheung

Hayley Beth-Rowlands at the Copa Oyama Fujimae in Barcelona

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In another busy weekend for BKK fighters, Hayley-Beth Rowlands from BKK Wales, currently studying and living in Spain, competed in the 2016 Copa Oyama Fujimae and gained a well earned 2nd place.

Our congratulations to Hayley.

Osu!

Emma Markwell gains second place at the KWF European Championships 2016

The BKK was represented by Emma Markwell, Dawid Ozga and Gabriel Barbu at the KWF's 30th European Championships held in Arnhem, Holland and hosted by the NKKO (Nederlands Kyokushinkai Karate Organisation) with fighters from across Europe and a team from KWF Japan.

Dawid lost on a 'genten' decision in his first fight, whilst Gabriel lost by ippon to hi Japanese opponent in the second round.  Emma gained second place, losing on a decision to KWU World Tournament final opponent, Fatakhova (KWF Russia).

The team was coached by Sensei Steve Worrell.

We thank them for all their hard work, and for proudly representing the BKK.

Osu!

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Best of luck to BKK fighters at the 30th KWF European tournament, Holland

The BKK wishes our representative fighters the very best of luck this weekend at the KWF European tournament in Holland.

Sensei Emma Markwell, Senpai Dawid Ozga and Gabriel Barbu will compete in the women's lightweight, men's middleweight and heavyweight categories respectively.

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British National Clicker Championship 2016 results

The National Clicker tournament was held on the 19th November in Slough.  All fighters fought with great spirit, respect and control throughout the day.

On behalf of the BKK, Shihan Nick da Costa (Chief Clicker Referee) thanks all officials, volunteers, competitors and spectators for supporting our last tournament of the year. It was a long day with well over 200 competitors.

An extra special thanks to Gareth Jones, Lee Swiggelaar, Helen Rowlands & Gary Frost for ensuring that all went well on the day.

Results are listed below.

In addition to the individual categories, the annual England vs. Wales events was held:

Mens Team: 1st England, 2nd Wales

Womens Team: 1st Wales, 2nd England

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Landmark event for the BKK at the Belgian Youth Championships 2016

Over the weekend of the 12th November '16, the BKK passed a huge landmark in its history; Sensei Tony White and Chris Davies lead a team of cadets and juniors to an open Kyokushin Rules knockdown tournament in Belgium.  This is first time the BKK has allowed its junior students to compete in a contact event abroad.

Each of the juniors who competed gained a well deserved podium position. Callum Breward, Kobe Spinney and Luke Davies in particular completely dominated their categories.

Beth Salvi, fresh from winning her first cadet tournament at the British Open 2016, followed by 1st place at the Severn Challenge some 4 weeks later, competed here and gain podium in her first international abroad.

Luke Jones, off the back of a runner-up position at the Severn Challenge, claimed a good podium finish also.

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The whole squad fought with spirit and determination which was reflected in the results below. For most fighters, this was their first international Kyokushin Rules tournament, and had at least 4 fights to get to their podium positions. A proud day for the BKK.

Junior Boys -42kg
Callum Breward (ENGLAND) 1st Place
Kobe Spinney Dibble (ENGLAND) 2nd Place

Junior Boys -48kg
Luke Davies (WALES) 1st Place

Junior Boys -65kg
Bart Chaisrisud (ENGLAND) 2nd Place

Junior Girls
Mia Morgan (WALES) 3rd Place

Cadet Boys (1)
Luke Jones (WALES) 3rd Place

Cadet Boys -65kg (higher grade)
Ame Sorge (ENGLAND) 2nd Place

Cadet Girls
Beth Salvi (ENGLAND) 3rd Place

Severn Challenge 2016 - results

This year's Severn Challenge was held in Cardiff, Wales and hosted by BKK Wales.  Thanks to all those that attended, including teams from Belgium, England, Switzerland, Turkey, and the host country, Wales.

And special thanks to those behind the scenes that allowed the event to run so smoothly.

Congratulations to all winners. Results are as follows:

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Severn Challenge 2016 - fighters draw

The fighter draw sheets for the Severn Challenge can be found below:

Pee Wee Team

Pee Wee Individual  

 Clicker Teams

-155cm Individuals 

+155cm Girls  

+155cm Boys 

Cadet Boys Lightweight Group 1 

Cadet Boys Lightweight Group 2 

Cadet Boys Middleweight 

Girls Heavyweight

Shihan Alex Kerrigan (7th Dan) retires as BKK Chief Knockdown Referee

Shihan Alex Kerrigan (7th Dan) announced his retirementas BKK Chief Knockdown Referee at the BKK 40thNational Knockdown Tournament.

Shihan Alex has beenat the forefront of the BKK and IFK Knockdown referringscene for decades but now feels it is time to givesomeone else the opportunity to be the BKK Chief Referee.   He will still continue his role within the IFK. 

The BKK asks if you would like to applyfor the role of Chief Referee in the firstinstance register your intent byemail along witha brief resume and send toLiam Keaveney: liam.keaveney@btinternet.com

40th British Open (8th Cup of Europe) official results

A tough days fighting across all categories with worthy champions from a strong WKO contingent, and Great Britain's very own Emma Markwell, who makes it 5 British Open titles in the bag.  Congratulations to all!

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BRITISH OPEN 2016 FIGHTERS DRAWS

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OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT MENS - POOL 1

OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT MENS - POOL 2

OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT WOMENS - POOL 1

OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT WOMENS - POOL 2

40th BRITISH OPEN - LIVE STREAMING

We will be going ONLINE courtesy of MAaction.com

Here are some of fighters to watch including an elite World and European line-up.

1 day to go - 40 years and going strong!

The BKK is set and ready to host the 40th British Open on Saturday 1st October

This year's tournament see one of the largest pool of fighters since the 90s, with multiple World Champions, European Champions, over 20 countries and 7 world organisations; it truly is #timetobeunited

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PLANNING YOUR DAY

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FIGHTER LINE UP

We've got one of the most exciting line-ups for many years, with World and European Champions from Russia, Spain, HUngary, Kazakhstan and Great Britain, a huge contingent of Open tournament champions across East and West Europe, North America, South America

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VIDEO, MEDIA & LIVE STREAMING

Check out the British Open trailers and prepare yourselves for a tournament to remember

We will be ONLINE too...

Unprecedented number of World Champions enter the 40th British Open (8th Cup of Europe)

The 40th British Open (8th Cup of Europe) sees a large pool of fighters in which there are multiple World Tournament and World Cup winners amongst the entrants, in what will truly be one of the largest tournaments to be held in Europe this year.

Below are some of fighters to watch including an elite World and European line-up:

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We welcome WKO Kazakhstan who bring

Dmitriy Moisseyev (2x lightweight Shinkyokushin World Weight Champion)

Vladimir Artyushin, Ilya Yakolev & Dmitriy Fedorov (multiple World and European champions)

Representing IFK Russia Nizhny Novgorod Region

4 time Russian Champion Alexey Gorokhov MHW
1st place KWF World Cup 2013
2nd place IFK World Championships 2013

Andrey Kizev MMW
1st place Federal District Champion 2016

Welcome to the SC Bushido club from Moscow, Russia Shinkyokushin.

Irina Valieva Womens -60KG
All Russia Cup Champion
Szolnok Cup, Hungary 2015 2nd place
5th European Championships 2015 Champion
2 x 2nd place Cup of Europe +60KG

Nikolai Kravchenko
6th European Championship 3rd place
Kamakura 2013 Champion
IBK World Cup 2011 3rd place

We welcome Marina Sobanina from Russia to the Cup of Europe; she will participate in the Womens Heavyweight category.

Russia Open 2016 Champion
Championship of Russia 2016 Champion
Diamond Cup 2016 Champion

Yamburg Gazprom will participate with three fighters representing their region IFK Novy Urengoy.

Artur Tilov Mens HW
IFK Russian Champion 2014/2015
KWU World Champion 2013
Cup of Europe Champion 2012

Vitalii Ishakhneli Mens HW
IFK Russia Champion 2016
KWU European Champion 2016
Cup of Europe Champion 2014

Aleksandr Karshigeev Mens HW
Cup of Europe Champion 2015
Yamburg Cup 2014 3rd place

Top Swedish fighter Jonas Rosin from Gefle All Japan Karate Union Dojo in the Middleweight division.  His recent record will make him a tough competitor to beat.
2nd place KWU European Championships 2016
Champion Rengokai World Cup 2016
3rd place KWU World Championships 2015

The BKK's most in-form fighter, 4 time British Open Champion Emma Markwell from BKK Westcroft will participate in the Womens LW division.

Recent results also include:
All Japan Kyokushinkan Openweight Champion
SENI West Europe Cup Champion
KWU European Championships 3rd place

IFK Ireland will be bringing the current British Open ladies HW Champion Aneta Meskauskiene who will defend her crown.

She recently won the SENI West Europe Cup and was 3rd at the KWU Euro Championships 2016.

We are pleased to announce the World Champion of WKO Shinkyokushin Hungary,

Csenge Szepesi Womens Heavyweight
11th World Championship 2015 Champion
All Kyokushin World Champion 2009
Shinkyokushin European Champion

Spain WKB are:

Juan Carlos Auge - Mens MW
Valencia Cup IFK Champion 2016
Spain WKB Champion 2016
WKB World Cup 2015 3rd place

Augustin Alcazar - Mens HW
WKB World Cup Champion 2015
Kamakura Euro Champion 2015
WKB All American Champion 2015

Juan Crujeiras _ Mens HW
Valencia Cup IFK Champion 2016
Sato Juku World Tournament 2016 4th place
WKB World Cup 2015 2nd place

We welcome WKO Shinkyokushin Spain

Begonia Pacheco Cifre Womens Heavyweight
Spanish Open KWF 2016 2nd place
Oyama Cup 2015 3rd place
Spanish Open KWF 2015 Champion

Alberto De La Vara Robles
European Rengokai 2014 3rd place
Oyama Cup 2013 Champion
Valencia Cup 2012 Champion

BKK Mountain Ash once again bring a good team including:

Lisa Marie Heath Womens LW
KWU World Championships 2015 3rd place
Cup of Europe 2015 3rd place
IFK European Championships 2014 3rd place

Zoe Moulden Womens LW
SENI West Europe Cup 2016 2nd place
Scottish Open 2016 3rd place
British Open Novice 2015 Champion

Luke Baldwin Mens MW
SENI West Europe Cup 2016 3rd place
Scottish Open 2016 2nd place
English Open 2015 Champion

Dylan Baldwin Cadet Boys MW
Belgium Youth Cup 2015 2nd place
British Open Cadet MW 2015 Champion

BKK Crawley have three fighters:

Former Open LW Champion Dawid Ozga Mens MW
SENI West Europe Champion 2016
Scottish Open Champion 2016
BKK English Open Champion 2015

Kirsten Galatius Smith
SENI West Europe 2016 3rd place
KWU World Championships 2015 3rd place
French Open Shinkyokushin 2015 3rd place

Blake Collins Mens MW
Eurasia Cup 2016 3rd place
Scottish Open 2016 3rd place

Netherlands who bring with them Dutch Unified Championship podium placers:

Roel Noordman Mens Heavyweight
Dutch Unified Champion 2016
KWU World Championships 2015 3rd place
SENI West Europe Cup 2016 Champion

Kelvin Teinstra Mens Middleweight
SENI West Europe Cup 2016 2nd place
2nd Dutch Unified Championships 2016

Chelsea Kerklaan Womens Heavyweight
Dutch Unified Champion 2016

Leroy Verschuren Mens Lightweight
2nd Dutch Unified Championships 2016

We also welcome the fighters from KWF Spain with two participants:

Diana Cantero Perez Womens Heavyweight
3rd KWU European Championship 2016
3rd KWU World Championship 2015
KWF European Champion 2015

Pablo Estensoro
3rd KWU World Championship 2015
2nd KWF European Championship 2015
3rd KWU World Championship 2013

We welcome the team of Bulgaria Kyokushinkan

Iya Kostova Women's Lightweight
2nd KWU European Championship 2016
2nd KWF European Championship 2016
Cup of Hanshi 2015 - 3rd Place

Krasimira Mireva Women's Lightweight
Romanian Open Champion
European Championship Poland - 3rd Place

Mihaela Ivanova Women's Heavyweight
KWU European Championship 2016 - 2nd
European Champion 2015
World Championships Bulgaria 2015 - Champion

Andrey Andreev Men's Lightweight

Shen Berkdzhan Men's Lightweight
KWU European 2016 - 3rd Place

Dimitar Dmitrov Men's Middleweight

Georgi Doychev Men's Middleweight
Kyokushinkan European 2015 - 3rd Place

Yordan Yordanov Men's Heavyweight

Hristo Georgiev Men's Heavyweight

We welcome IKO Matsushima Hungary, who bring another World Champion in Lilla Herczeg Womens Lightweight

European Championships IBK 2016 Champion
European Championship Matsushima 2013 Champion
World Championships Matsushima 2008 Champion

We welcome IBK Gordeau Hungary to the Cup of Europe

Zsolt Zsiga Mens Heavyweight

IBK World Cup 2016 Champion
WFKO Grand Prix 2015 2nd place
Cup of Europe 2nd place

We welcome the Satori Team of Rengokai Spain to the Cup of Europe

Dani Redondo Mens Lightweight
World Champion Rengokai 2015

Jonathan Redondo Mens Middleweight
Cup of Europe Champion 2014

Adrian Aguilera Mens Middlweight
Spanish Champion

Teona Gazdeliani Womens Lightweight
World Champion Rengokai 2015

Iria Fernandez Womens Lightweight
European Championships 2014 2nd place

Rocio Maldonado Womens Lightweight
Spanish Champion

We are pleased to welcome the team of Paris 17 from WKO France Shinkyokushin

Jean-Paul Jacquot Mens Heavyweight
KWU European Champion 2016
French Champion 2016
Oyama Cup Champion 2015

Matthias Guerin Mens Lightweight
French Open 2016 3rd place
Kamakura Cup 2015 2nd place
Diamond Cup 2014 2nd place

Vitaly Saranchuk Mens Lightweight

We welcome fighters from WKO Russia Shinkyokushin.

Khasei Magomedov Mens Lightweight
KWU European Champion 2016
Kyokushinkan European Chapion 2015
Shinkyokushin Solznok Europe Cup 2015 Champion

Alina Polishchuk Womens Lightweight
Shinkyokushin International Astana Cup Champion 2016
Russian Championship Champion 2016
Diamond Cup Champion 2016

We welcome WKO Canada Shinkyokushin fighter Kimm Carriere to the Womens Lightweight category.

Kimm is the two time Dageki Champion in 2015/16 and took 3rd place in the Diamond Cup 2016.

Fighters from KWF Norway

Irene Jensen Skjelfjord WHW
3rd place KWF Euros 2015
2nd place KWF World Cup 2014
3rd Place 4th Cup of Europe 2012

Eivind Naerland MHW
1st place Norwegian Open 2016
2nd place KWF Euros 2015

IFK Germany brings Womens LW

Lara Seydel
3rd place 1st KWU Euro Champs 2016
1st place U22 Diamond Cup 2016
3rd place U21 IFK World Champs 2015