On Saturday, November 12th, 2022, the 30th American International Karate Championships marked its milestone 30th anniversary. Hosted by the USA-IFK Kyokushin organization, the event brought together over 250 competitors and 350 spectators, representing 7 countries and 58 dojos. Participants competed across multiple divisions, including full-contact Kyokushin knockdown kumite, showcasing the power and spirit of traditional…
Osu! Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual United States International Kyokushin Championships — taking place on January 28, 2023, at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. Formerly known as “Battle On The Boardwalk,” this prestigious USA-IFK event will once again feature divisions in kata for all ages and full knockdown fighting in multiple…
The USA-IFK team proudly represented the United States at the 6th IFK World Championships, held in Valencia, Spain. Among the highlights, Senpai Lyric Schenker made history as the first female competitor from USA-IFK to earn a podium finish at an IFK World Tournament, securing 3rd place in the Under-16 Lightweight (-55kg) division. All fighters showed…
During the 2022 USA-IFK Summer Camp, Shihan Jerry Poe (5th Dan) was formally presented with his IFK International Judging Certification by IFK President Shihan David Pickthall (7th Dan). This year’s camp was split between two locations, Gray Wolf Kyokushin in Holley, New York, and Fighting Spirit Karate in Gardiner, New York, with the presentation taking…
The 2022 USA-IFK Kyokushin Summer Camp was held July 21st–24th, bringing together students and instructors from four countries for an intense weekend of Kyokushin training. Led by IFK President Shihan David Pickthall (7th Dan), the annual camp included training in kihon, kata, and kumite and featured the true spirit of IFK Kyokushin Karate. On July…
