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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EC Open Weight videos

ec2014European Openweight Championship was held 8th and 9th November in Lithuania. A strong line up predicted a hard tournament, and a very large team of homefighters was ready to make sure the medals was in Lithuania after the tournament as well. The U22 EC tournament and cadets was also held this weekend.

←Picture by Algimantas Fotografas

 

We are used to that the EC tournaments are dominated by the countries from Eastern Europe, and this tournament was no different. But it is clear that several non East European countries do not longer want to compete against the top level, and this made the tournament even harder.

See videos from the tournament..

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European Championship Openweight 2014 results

Valeri_Dimitrov_SenseiValeri Dimitrov Sensei fought his way to victory in the open weight class European Championship. The draw almost reminded of Lithuania Open, where Dimitrov had to fight one after another of the strong local fighters. The tournament was the top level, and the matches went close with little time to rest in between. An incredibly strong tournament and the strongest of them all today – Valeri Dimitrov Sensei! We congratulate!

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See results and full DRAW.

 

See womens final HERE

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