Around Europe the different national teams are doing their last preparations for the European Championship in Azerbaijan, Baku 30-31 May. Poland have always been a strong Kyokushin nation, and they have been working hard to raise the level further…
←Lemieszko Lukasz and Marek Odzeniak
One of France’s best fighters from mid 90’s to the mid 2000’s Johnny Desmedt, two times vice champion in the European Championship and champion in tournaments as French Open (All organizations) Bayeux International Open, European Open Championship/Kamakura.
Se videos from his career, and last but not least :
Johnny Desmedt Grading Test Kumite 2014, April.
Viviana Alexandra Chirilia, Romania. In the heavy weight category, Viviana Chirilia have always been a fighter to follow. Strong fighting style, with brutal power in her techniques.Looking at the European basis, she has reach the podium in the Open Weight tournament as well as in weight category. Also reached the second place in the World Cup 2009.Fought her way to the final in Mazowia MAX 80 in 2014, winning the EC open weight late in 2014 and again third place at the EC in 2015.
The father of Kyokushinkai Karate, Sosai Mas Oyama mas passed away for twenty years ago.Today, it is the 20th anniversary of the death of Sosai Mas OyamaHis importance can not be told with words. We honor his memory on this day, may he rest in peace.
Open weight champion 2022, weight EC champion 2023. In 2013 Wolny entered the EC podium for the first time – 3rd place European Championship in the light heavyweight, and 5th place in The 45th All Japan Open Tournament. Hard-working for many years, several podium places in different organisations, and been representing Poland for many years in the major tournaments. For many being seen as the proof of never giving up spirit in many extremely long and demanding fights. In Poland, known for hard fights in the Polish Championships with top fighters of the world as Maciej Mazur, Patryk Sypień with more.
Valeri Dimitrov, Bulgaria.
The Open weight European championship was for many years gone, but with an organization that is expanding rapidly, the need to take this tournament seems naturally again. Ten years passed before one should again see who was the best European fighter – whatever weight class. 2012 Poland was the place, (This Open-weight EC has been called by many for the 1st Open Weight EC, since the time between the last one back in 2002 belong to another time) and ten years before it was in Budapest, Hungary, with a winner, Valeri Dimitrov. Dimitrov counties to adapt, and develop his fighting. The EC Open-weight in 2018 was incredible impressive, as the game and pace took it to another level. Open-weight victories in EC by Valeri Dimitrov: 2002, 2012,2014 and 2018.
Valeri Dimitrov, Bulgaria.
See Dimitrovs fights from EC over the years that have passed. No one can beat the incredible record with so many victories Dimitrov has performed. -and we still counts! We listed up the EC finals..
Valeri Dimitrov, Bulgaria.
See Valeri Dimitrov fight in the World Open Championships. Every fourth year in Japan the best fighters from all over the world meet to test their skills and be a part of the biggest Karate tournament we have..some random fights..
Valeri Dimitrov, Bulgaria.
See Dimitrov figting in the Karate World Cup, or as many refer to it as World Championship weigth categories. The Karate World Cup, held every 4th year, an the organizer will change for each time. 3 times has Valeri Dimitrov participated in the world cup, and as you know 3 times he has been the winner of his category.