Ilya Yakolev, Kazakhstan

Ilya_Yakolev - KopiIlya Yakolev, Kazakhstan.

Winner of the 8th Kokoro Cup in Poland and is also the reigning 15th Asia Open Championship Champion. Yakolev is a very competent fighter, very strong, movable and technical. His will is as expected also at the elite level. Manage to reach the podium in the 6th WC 2017, 8th place in the 12th WT. Kwf World Champion, and 6th place in the 1st WFKO International Tournament – 2018

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Nozomi Kanemitsu, Japan

Nozomi_KanemitsuWinner of the 3rd World Cup 2005,and runner up in the 4th World Cup 2009, Nozomi Kanemitsu have been one of the absolute top fighters in the light weight category. Represented Japan in the 5ht World Cup as well, and did advance in the tournament and reached the quater final. Also strong performance in the All Japan Open / weight categories has made her record solid with several top results. Her good timing combined with excellent movement makes her a hard fighter to face, and her kick capacity is well known – admired and feared!

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Harris Wallmen, portret.

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For many people is Harris Wallmen a Karateka, Sensei and a very skilled trainer. He has trained many good fighters, and he is the man behind the Romanian national team in Kyokushinkai. For those of you who not have seen it we will post videos of Wallmen as he show another side of what you have seen before.  The documentary are in Rumanian, but you will see how he work and create..

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Keiko Sweden – ten year anniversary!

keikologo-KopiSwedish Kyokushin Karate has always been known with a good reputation. Great profiles in Kyokushin Karate are found in this country, some born and raised there, others come from other countries and settled in Sweden. In modern times Sweden has played a significant role in competition Karate. This small country in the north have managed to challenge the dommnante nations of Europe, and also proved competitive against the best. At the head of this, there has been a gym that has made more prominent than others: Keiko. These days Keiko celebrates 10 years …

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Fredrikstad Karateklubb Shinkyokushin – Hajime!

Fredrikstad_Shin_2014 (5) - KopiTorsdag 4.september var det klart for oppstart i NKO sin nyeste etablering, FKS. Med egen innsats og litt back up fra Ringerike var det et ungdomparti og et voksenparti som skulle til pers denne torsdagen. Kristian Vinje og Andrè Nilsen  fra FSK og Svein Olaf Bennæs og Steffen Haukedalen fra Rkk tok i mot de spente som skulle prøve fullkontakt for første gang..

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Tadashi Ishihara Shihan

Tadashi_IshiharaIWith particularly good kicking technique, Tadashi Ishihara was quickly noticed. And as a result, he obtained good results in competition. For without his own merits, he achieved also good results as a coach. And for many (perhaps especially the younger) this is what he is known for. Videos and more…

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Vasil Vangelov, Bulgaria

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A strong punching fighter in the light heavy weight category. Proven to be one of the best in Europe, and also well known to make his way at the world stage. In the 10th World Championship Valgelov reach the top 16. Beating among others double European Champion Darius Gudauskas from Lithuania. Vangelov have also been at the European podium. in the weight categories as well as the Open Weight. Strong punches, good kicks and a drive who can challenges anyone.

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