Winner 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!
Category Archives: Profiles
Harris Wallmen, portret.
Harris Wallmen
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!
Swedish 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 …
Fredrikstad Karateklubb Shinkyokushin – Hajime!
Torsdag 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
With 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
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.
Andrei Zinchenko, Georgia
Andrei Zinchenko, Georgia. He has established himself among the best lightweight fighters in recent years. European champion in 2014/16/18/21 i total 7 times at the podium He is known for his quick and energetic style and ability to push forward no matter how much resistance he meets Runner up in the 6th World Championship 2017. World Champion KWU 2019.
Kata, only perfect is good enough!
Kata is challenging for many reasons, but perhaps the biggest is that there is little or no possibilities of for freedom of execution. When looking for a kumite performer, so he or she has far more freedom in its execution than what a Kata athlete has. -when we look at the form of competition. But as a Karateka you have to master all aspects, which brings balance and development.We are going to take a look at Kata…but in different kind of settings… with Shihan Midori, Shihan Fitkin, Sensei Marius Ilas, Sensei Christina Peterson, Sensei Anca Wallmen, Sensei Norichika Tsukamoto and more..
Vladimir Artyushin,Kazakhstan
Vladimir Artyushin, Kazakhstan. Won Diamond Cup 2011. Later this year it was time for the 10th WT. Artyushin once again showed high class and was among the top 16 in the world. Lost to Lukas Kubilius, and this was the same man who stopped him in the word Cup 2013. Runner up in the Swiss Open 2016,Top 16 in the 11th WT after a great recovery from a leg injury. Winning the British Open in 2016 in a very strong tournament, and lifting it even higher with a 3rd place in the 6th World Karate Championship in Weight Categories. Won recently the 17th All Asia Championship.
Misaki Sato, Japan
Misaki Sato, Japan.
Name one female fighter that have manage to win three World Cup`s. That alone will give us a idea out how skilled this fighter is. Sato from Japan have been the best female fighter in the world in the -65 category. She have also proven that she can reach to the top in open weight categories as well being the vice World Champion in 2007, 3rd place in 2015. Moving very smart, and strong techniques makes Misaki Sato a great fighter, and beside fighting around the word – taking many top prizes in All Japan`s Tournaments complements it all.
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