You all know Do Mawashi Kaiten Geri, you have seen icons like Valeri Dimitrov and Norichika Tsukamoto effectively use it in fights. But have you hears about Toshiaki Iizumi? “Mr.flying heel kick/Rolling Thunder”
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Fights of the year 2023 – Women
2023 – this was the year of the many World Championships, in all shapes, levels and categories. Further on the regular major tournaments was held, as European Championships, All Japan Opens and others. Quite many competitors fought in several EC and World Championships trough the year.. Photo: Okiem Sportowca
Cristian Boldut, Romania
Cristian Boldut have trough many years been a dedicated Karateka – and we mean dedicated. We take a look at Fight and Kata videos, and of course we dug up some old classics..
13th World Championship B-block – Men’s Division
Prediction or introduction? A little of both on might say, as we dive into the B block of the 13th World Championship. Photo by Pi-photo.pl
13th World Championship A-block – Men’s Division
132 fighters from all over the world, one champion – the tradition stays alive! Photo by Pi-photo.pl
Team Japan – 13th World Championship
Team Japan are ready for the 13th World Championship. 20 fighters in the men’s category and 9 in the women’s category. The level are as always extremely high, proven to be among the best in the World.
Swiss Open 2023 – results
For many years have Swiss Open Shinkyokushin been able to offer a full scale tournament for children and adults. Central in Europa, many nations enters Swiss Open.
European Champions men 2023 Shinkyokushin
European Champions in the men’s division – Lasha Ozbetelashvili / Georgia and Valeri Dimitrov / Bulgaria keeping a steady course, Marek Wolny / Poland and Paulius Žimantas/ Lithuania add a weight category to their merits – Aligismat Hasanov / Azerbaijan 1st tittle!
Photo by Svein Olaf Bennæs / Shin Norway
Torii Kata Cup 2023
Denmark,18th of March, 2023: The Torii Kata Cup will be held. As we write, the number of participant are close to 60, and in the seniors category – we can spot champions and podium holders from the European Championships! What about a last adjustment before this years EC?
Lasha Ozbetelashvili, Georgia
Lasha Ozbetelashvili, Georgia – multiply European Champion, and one of the absolute top middleweight fighters in the European middleweight division. The middleweight division, a strong category that demands a all-round skilled champion – as Ozbetelashvili. The EFKO tittle prove that, five fights, facing top fighters as Salahat, Hayder and Móczó.
