Kyokushin Karate Events

Join us for exciting tournaments, camps, and seminars featuring top national and international-level instructors!

IFK Kata Committee online Q&A on the Pinan katas, September 19, 2026
IFK Kata Committee Online Q&A – Pinan Katas

The IFK Kata Committee will host an online Q&A session focusing on the Pinan katas on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 16:00–18:00 GMT.

The session is open to all IFK dojo operators and instructors and will provide an opportunity to discuss the Pinan series, ask questions, and clarify technical points with members of the Kata Committee.

For further information and Zoom details, contact ifkkata@gmail.com.

Kyokushin Knockdown Fighting Seminar flyer for September 18–19 in Tucson, Arizona

Kyokushin Knockdown Fighting Seminar

Hosted at Kaizen Kan Dojo in Tucson, Arizona, this two-day Kyokushin Knockdown Fighting Seminar will be led by Shihan Bill Schrader, 8th Dan, and Sensei Omar Covarrubias, 3rd Dan.

Training will focus on tai sabaki, angles, circular movement, positioning, movement, and strategy for knockdown fighting. The seminar is open to all ages and experience levels and will be held September 18–19, 2026.

Location: Kaizen Kan Dojo, 9550 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ 85730
Contact: (520) 288-1721

Promotional flyer for the 34th American International Karate Championships featuring Kyokushin competitors.
34th American International Karate Championships

The 34th American International Karate Championships will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Albion High School, 302 East Avenue, Albion, New York 14411.

Hosted by USA-IFK Kyokushin and co-promoted by Shihan Mike Monaco and Shihan Karl Biedlingmaier, the AIKC is one of the longest-running Kyokushin tournaments in the United States.

This year’s event will feature:

• Knockdown and Semi-Contact Kumite
• Open Hand Kata
• Weapons Kata
• Junior and Adult Divisions
• Open competition for all styles and organizations

Registration IS OPEN: CLICK HERE






From national tournaments to international training camps, the USA-IFK calendar brings together everything happening across our Kyokushin community. Whether you’re preparing for your next belt grading, planning to attend a seminar, or traveling to support a team abroad, this is the place to stay informed and get involved.