USA-IFK Kyokushin is pleased to announce the 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships, to be held on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, New York. The USIKC will bring together Kyokushin competitors for a full day of competition featuring: Kata Semi-Contact Kumite Full-Contact Kumite Weapons Please save the date and…
Kaizen Kan Kyokushin in Tucson, Arizona will host a two-day Kyokushin Knockdown Fighting Seminar on September 18–19, 2026, led by Shihan Bill Schrader, 6th Dan, and Sensei Omar Covarrubias, 3rd Dan. The seminar will focus on tai sabaki, angles, and circular movement, with an emphasis on applying those principles effectively in knockdown fighting. Training…
USA-IFK Lightweight Kyokushin Champions Lyric Schenker and Caitlyn Anderson will be sharing their knowledge and experience when they lead a special Women’s Training Event on Sunday, August 9, at Fighting Spirit Karate in Gardiner, New York. Lyric Schenker and Caitlyn Anderson have established themselves among the USA-IFK’s most accomplished young competitors. As members of Team…
The USA-IFK is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 34th American International Karate Championships (AIKC), one of the longest-running Kyokushin tournaments in the United States. The tournament will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Albion High School in Albion, New York, and is open to competitors from all styles…
IFK Canadian Championship – Bushido Hotel Discount Deadline Approaching for June Event in Terrebonne, Quebec The USA-IFK would like to extend our best wishes to Sensei François Pressault and the entire IFK Canada team as preparations continue for the upcoming IFK Canadian Championship – Bushido, scheduled for June 20, 2026 in Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada. Hosted…
The USA-IFK has opened registration for the 2026 USA-IFK Summer Camp, which will take place July 17–19, 2026, in Holley, New York. This year’s camp will feature special guest instructor Sensei Wesley Jansen (4th Dan) of IFK Netherlands, offering participants a unique opportunity to train under one of Europe’s leading Kyokushin competitors and instructors in…
USA-IFK Kyokushin will hold a special training seminar and black belt grading in Arizona from June 4–6, 2026, hosted by USA-IFK Kyokushin Arizona.The event will be led by Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan), President and Founder of USA-IFK Kyokushin and one of the most senior instructors in the International Federation of Karate. Training will take…
The 3rd Annual American Vital Karate Open Championships will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Lima, Ohio. Hosted by American Vital Karate and presented by USA-IFK, the AVK Open continues to grow as a multi-division event welcoming competitors from across the Kyokushin and broader karate community. Event Details Date: March 28, 2026 Location:…
The USA-IFK is pleased to welcome Sensei Wesley Jansen of International Federation of Karate Netherlands as a Guest Instructor for the USA-IFK Summer Camp, to be held July 17–19, 2026, in Holley, New York.Sensei Jansen is widely respected within the IFK for both his competitive accomplishments and his success as a coach at the national…
Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan), President and Founder of the USA-IFK, will be teaching a Kyokushin Karate seminar on Sunday, February 22 in Lima, Ohio. The seminar will be hosted by American Vital Karate, under the direction of Shihan Jerry Poe (5th Dan), and will bring together Kyokushin practitioners from Ohio, Detroit, Indiana, and Akron-area…
