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10th World Tournament Draw released

The 10th World Tournament draw has been released for the upcoming tournament in November 2011. Top 16 Seeded fighters are as follows: A Block 1. Kentaro Tanaka (Japan) 24. Igor Titkov (Russia) 25. Alejandro Navarro (Spain) 48. Goderzi Kapanadze (Russia) … Continue reading

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All Japan Weight Category winners

Today saw the completion of the All Japan Weight tournament with the top 2 in each division qualifying for the 10th World Tournament (IKO1). Congratulations to all the fighters! Lighweight 1st:Sawamura Yuuta Lightweight 2nd: Aizawa Kazumasa Middleweight 1st: Takeoka Takuya … Continue reading

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Matsushima World Cup

How did the Aussies and Kiwis fair at the Matsushima World Cup? Australia and New Zealand fielded strong teams at this year’s World Cup in Spain under IKO Matsushima (AKKA) with over 20 competing from Australia. Unfortunately this year no … Continue reading

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IKO1 South Pacific now includes Guam

The South Pacific region of the International Karate Organisation Kyokushinkaikan (IKO1) now include the region of Guam. Previously Guam was part of North America but Guam has now been moved to South Pacific to join Australia and New Zealand.

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Kyokushin and the Olympics?

Kenji Midori, President of the WKO (World Karate Organisation/Shinkyokushin) has announced that his organisation will be meeting with the Japanese Olympic Committee to discuss the possible inclusion of Kyokushin in the Olympics. This meeting will only be at the Japanese … Continue reading

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Emin article – Quinn’s final words

Cameron Quinn responds in detail to John Taylor’s comments concerning Eddie Emin… Taken from the Budo Karate No Holds Barred Forum. Subject: The Eddie Emin article and a can of worms Date: 21/11/2008 Author: Cameron Quinn. I received many emails … Continue reading

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Emin article – Taylor’s final words

John Taylors final words on the Eddie Emin Arcitle and Cameron Quinns comments…. Email as sent by John Taylor rom John Taylor < shihantaylor@ozemail.com.au > to undisclosed-recipients date Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 9:41 PM subject Many thanks Reply Dear … Continue reading

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Emin article – Quinn steps in

Emin article continues to cause trouble with Cameron Quinn, representitive for IKO Oyama, weighing into the debate questioning the head of AKKA in Australia’s email attack on Eddie Emin. Emails correspondence below from John Taylor and Cameron Quinn regarding the … Continue reading

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Emin arcticle in Blitz causes uproar

John Taylor has taken offence to a recent article in the November issue Blitz (Australian martial arts magazine) about Eddie Emin and his memory of Sosai Mas Oyama. Dear Shihan, Sensei & Sempai, Osu I wish to draw your attention … Continue reading

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Ichigeki Shop is now Global

Ichigeki now has an English web page and is shipping internationally. http://global.ichigeki.com They are also giving away a free Ichigeki tote bag with the first 50 orders!

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