# USA-IFK Kyokushin Karate

> Authentic Kyokushin. United in Spirit. Stronger Through Challenge.


## Posts

- [Kyokushin Knockdown Fighting Seminar Held in Tucson](https://uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-knockdown-fighting-seminar-held-in-tucson/): Approximately 30 Kyokushin practitioners came together at Kaizen Kan Dojo in Tucson, Arizona, September 18–19 for two days of training focused on movement, positioning and strategy for knockdown fighting.
- [USA-IFK Competitors Represent at the 6th All-American Full-Contact Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-competitors-represent-at-the-6th-all-american-full-contact-championships/): USA-IFK competitors traveled to Las Vegas on August 29 to take part in the 6th All-American Full-Contact Championships, hosted by Kyokushin Las Vegas at the Plaza Hotel & Casino.
- [Save the Date: 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/save-the-date-9th-united-states-international-kyokushin-championships/): 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.
- [Kyokushin Knockdown Fighting Seminar in Tucson](https://uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-knockdown-fighting-seminar-in-tucson/): 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.
- [Kaicho Hatsuo Royama 1948-2026](https://uskyokushin.com/kaicho-hatsuo-royama-1948-2026/): Kyokushin has lost one of its most important remaining links to the years in which our karate was still being formed.
- [Train with USA-IFK Champions and International Medalists Lyric Schenker and Caitlyn Anderson](https://uskyokushin.com/train-with-usa-ifk-champions-and-international-medalists-lyric-schenker-and-caitlyn-anderson/): 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.
- [USA-IFK Summer Camp 2026: A Weekend to Remember](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-summer-camp-2026-a-weekend-to-remember/): Over the weekend of July 17-19, Shihan Karl Biedlingmaier and his dojo, Gray Wolf Kyokushin Martial Arts in Holley, NY, hosted the 2026 USA-IFK Summer Camp, featuring an unforgettable seminar with Sensei Wesley Jansen.
- [Registration Now Open for the 34th American International Karate Championships – October 24, 2026](https://uskyokushin.com/registration-now-open-for-the-34th-american-international-karate-championships-october-24-2026/): 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.
- [USA-IFK Arizona Seminar & Grading](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-arizona-seminar-and-grading/): The USA-IFK Arizona Seminar & Grading was held June 4–6, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, under the instruction of Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan), President and Founder of USA-IFK Kyokushin and member of the IFK Executive Board.
- [May 25 Hotel Deadline Approaching for IFK Canadian Championship – Bushido](https://uskyokushin.com/may-25-hotel-deadline-approaching-for-ifk-canadian-championship-bushido/): 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.
- [USA-IFK Summer Camp 2026 Registration Is Now Open](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-summer-camp-2026-registration-is-now-open/): 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.
- [IFK Kyokushin Arizona to Host Seminar & Black Belt Grading with Shihan Mike Monaco](https://uskyokushin.com/ifk-kyokushin-arizona-to-host-seminar-and-black-belt-grading-with-shihan-mike-monaco/): 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.
- [Register Now for the 3rd Annual American Vital Karate Open – March 28, 2026](https://uskyokushin.com/register-now-for-the-3rd-annual-american-vital-karate-open-march-28-2026/): The 3rd Annual American Vital Karate Open Championships will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Lima, Ohio.
- [Sensei Wesley Jansen Confirmed as Guest Instructor for USA-IFK Summer Camp 2026](https://uskyokushin.com/sensei-wesley-jansen-confirmed-as-guest-instructor-for-usa-ifk-summer-camp-2026/): 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.
- [Regional Kyokushin Seminar with Shihan Mike Monaco to Be Held in Lima, Ohio](https://uskyokushin.com/regional-kyokushin-seminar-with-shihan-mike-monaco-to-be-held-in-lima-ohio/): 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.
- [USA-IFK Hosts the 8th United States International Kyokushin Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-hosts-the-8th-united-states-international-kyokushin-championships/): Osu! The 8th United States International Kyokushin Championships took place on January 17, 2026, in Albany, New York, marking the tournament’s first year in its new location at Albany Capital Center following its move from Atlantic City.
- [USA-IFK Opens Sponsorship Opportunities for the 8th USIKC](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-opens-sponsorship-opportunities-for-the-8th-usikc/): Preparations are underway for the 8th United States International Kyokushin Championships, taking place on January 17, 2026 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY.
- [USA-IFK Begins Search for 2028 World Championships Kata Team](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-begins-search-for-2028-world-championships-kata-team/): The USA-IFK is beginning the process of identifying athletes for its kata team to compete at the 1st IFK & KWF Kyokushin World Championships, scheduled for November 11, 2028, in Sibiu, Romania.
- [8 Weeks Out — Get Ready for the 8th United States International Kyokushin Championships!](https://uskyokushin.com/8-weeks-out-get-ready-for-the-8th-united-states-international-kyokushin-championships/): Osu! We’re now just eight weeks away from the 8th United States International Kyokushin Championships, returning on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, New York.
- [33rd American International Karate Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/33rd-american-international-karate-championships/): Osu! The 33rd American International Karate Championships (AIKC) took place on November 15th, 2025, in Webster, New York.
- [The 33rd American International Karate Championships — Just Around the Corner!](https://uskyokushin.com/the-33rd-american-international-karate-championships-just-around-the-corner/): The 33rd American International Karate Championships (AIKC) are almost here!Competitors from across the United States and abroad will gather on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at the Webster Recreation Center in Webster, NY, to test their skills in Kata, Weapons, Semi-Contact, and Knockdown divisions.
- [8th USA-IFK United States International Kyokushin Championships Moving to Albany, NY](https://uskyokushin.com/8th-usa-ifk-united-states-international-kyokushin-championships-moving-to-albany-ny/): Save the Date – USA-IFK U.S.
- [Discounted Hotel Rate Deadline for the 33rd AIKC is Approaching](https://uskyokushin.com/discounted-hotel-rate-deadline-for-the-33rd-aikc-is-approaching/): Attention competitors, coaches, and guests:The discounted group rate at the Hampton Inn Rochester–Webster for the 33rd American International Karate Championships will expire Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
- [USA-IFK Appreciation to Shihan Ted Oyama and World Oyama Karate](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-appreciation-to-shihan-ted-oyama-and-world-oyama-karate/): The USA-IFK extends its sincere appreciation to Shihan Ted Oyama for his kind invitation to the 4th Annual East Coast Invitational Challenge Cup, hosted by World Oyama Karate in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, on September 27, 2025.
- [IFK Oklahoma Seminar Recap](https://uskyokushin.com/ifk-oklahoma-seminar-recap/): Eagle Wings Karate in Kingfisher, Oklahoma hosted the IFK Oklahoma Kyokushin Seminar on September 19th and 20th, drawing over 40 participants from across the region.
- [Registration Now Open for the 33rd American International Karate Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/registration-now-open-for-the-33rd-american-international-karate-championships/): Osu! We are pleased to announce that registration is now live for the 33rd American International Karate Championships (AIKC), taking place on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
- [USA-IFK at the 5th American Full Contact Championship](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-at-the-5th-american-full-contact-championship/): The 5th American Full Contact Championship, organized by Shinkyokushinkai Karate Las Vegas, was held on August 23, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- [USA-IFK Kyokushin Members Attend Chicago Dojo Opening and Birthday Celebration for Shihan Leslaw Samitowski](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-kyokushin-members-attend-chicago-dojo-opening-and-birthday-celebration-for-shihan-leslaw-samitowski/): On July 25, USA-IFK Kyokushin members Shihan Jerry Poe and Senpai Veronica Williams traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to represent USA-IFK Kyokushin President Shihan Michael Monaco at a special martial arts event, the birthday celebration of Shihan Leslaw Samitowski and the grand opening of his new Kanku Kyokushin Dojo.
- [USA-IFK Hosts Successful 2025 Summer Camp in Upstate New York](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-hosts-successful-2025-summer-camp-in-upstate-new-york/): The 2025 USA-IFK Kyokushin Summer Camp was held July 18–20 in beautiful Upstate New York and hosted by Gray Wolf Kyokushin in Holley.
- [American Vital Karate Kyokushin Championships II Showcases Growth of Kyokushin in the Midwest](https://uskyokushin.com/american-vital-karate-kyokushin-championships-ii-showcases-growth-of-kyokushin-in-the-midwest/): On April 5th, 2025, nearly 300 martial artists gathered in Lima, Ohio for the American Vital Karate Kyokushin Championships II (AVK Open II) — a dynamic, multi-discipline tournament hosted by Shihan Jerry Poe.
- [USA-IFK Announces Team USA for the 7th IFK World Tournament in Germany](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-announces-team-usa-for-the-7th-ifk-world-tournament-in-germany/): USA-IFK is proud to announce the seven Kyokushin karateka selected to represent Team USA at the 7th IFK World Tournament this May in Leipzig, Germany.
- [Knockdown at its Best: Results from the 7th USA-IFK International Kyokushin Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/knockdown-at-its-best-results-from-the-7th-usa-ifk-international-kyokushin-championships/): The 7th USA-IFK International Kyokushin Championships were held at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey — showcasing the power and spirit of full-contact Kyokushin Karate.
- [32nd American International Karate Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/32nd-american-international-karate-championships/): Osu! The 32nd American International Karate Championships (AIKC) took place on November 9th, 2024, in Holley, New York.
- [USA-IFK Kyokushin Team Shines at the 6th IFK World Kata Championships and 46th British Open](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-kyokushin-team-shines-at-the-6th-ifk-world-kata-championships-and-46th-british-open/): The weekend of October 4th-5th, 2024, saw the USA-IFK Kyokushin Team on the other side of the Atlantic in Crawley, UK.
- [Get Ready to Compete at the 32nd American International Karate Championships – Early Bird Ends Oct 25!](https://uskyokushin.com/get-ready-to-compete-at-the-32nd-american-international-karate-championships-early-bird-ends-oct-25/): Osu! Registration is now open for the 32nd American International Karate Championships (AIKC), one of the longest-running Kyokushin tournaments in North America.
- [Team USA heading to England!](https://uskyokushin.com/team-usa-heading-to-england/): Osu! Team USA is heading to England to compete in two of the most prestigious international Kyokushin events: the 6th IFK World Kata Championships and the 46th British Open.
- [2024 USA-IFK Kyokushin Summer Camp with Shihan's Janine and Chris Davies a Success](https://uskyokushin.com/2024-usa-ifk-kyokushin-summer-camp-with-shihans-janine-and-chris-davies-a-success/): Osu! The 2024 USA-IFK Kyokushin Summer Camp was held July 17–21 in upstate New York and featured world-class instruction from guest instructors Shihan Janine Davies (6th Dan) and Shihan Chris Davies (5th Dan).
- [2024 IFK Aruba Spring Camp](https://uskyokushin.com/2024-ifk-aruba-spring-camp/): IFK Aruba hosted its 2024 Kyokushin Spring Camp from May 23rd–26th, bringing together karateka from across the island for four days of rigorous training and camaraderie.
- [Sending Our Best Wishes to Senpai Wojtek Arentewicz on His Relocation to Poland](https://uskyokushin.com/sending-our-best-wishes-to-senpai-wojtek-arentewicz-on-his-relocation-to-poland/): Osu! USA-IFK President and Founder Shihan Mike Monaco, along with the entire USA-IFK Kyokushin organization, extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Senpai Wojtek Arentewicz of Great Lakes Kyokushin Dojo, as he relocates to his native Poland to begin a new chapter.
- [IFK-Switzerland Country Representative Shihan Eddy Gabathuler Visits USA-IFK](https://uskyokushin.com/ifk-switzerland-country-representative-shihan-eddy-gabathuler-visits-usa-ifk/): Osu! On April 21–22, 2024, USA-IFK Kyokushin welcomed IFK-Switzerland Country Representative Shihan Eddy Gabathuler (8th Dan) to Gray Wolf Martial Arts in Holley, New York, for a special Kyokushin seminar.
- [Kyokushin Mastery Seminar 2024](https://uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-mastery-seminar-2024/): Mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of Kyokushin Karate training!
- [USA-IFK Welcomes Elite Kyokushin Budo Karate Dojo](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-welcomes-elite-kyokushin-budo-karate-dojo/): The USA-IFK is proud to welcome Elite Kyokushin Budo Karate Dojo to the organization!
- [2024 Starts Off with a BANG at 5th Annual United States International Kyokushin Championship](https://uskyokushin.com/2024-starts-off-with-a-bang-at-5th-annual-united-states-international-kyokushin-championship/): Osu! 2024 got off to a strong start for USA-IFK Kyokushin on Saturday, January 27th, with the 5th Annual United States International Kyokushin Championships, held at the world-famous Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
- [31st American International Karate Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/31st-american-international-karate-championships/): The 31st American International Karate Championships were held on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, in Holley, New York.
- [30th American International Karate Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/30th-american-international-karate-championships/): On Saturday, November 12th, 2022, the 30th American International Karate Championships marked its milestone 30th anniversary.
- [Announcing the 4th Annual United States International Kyokushin Championships – January 2023](https://uskyokushin.com/announcement-4th-annual-usa-international-kyokushin-championships-2023/): 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.
- [USA-IFK Summer Camp 2022](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-summer-camp-2022/): 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.
- [Shihan Jerry Poe Receives IFK International Judging Certification](https://uskyokushin.com/shihan-jerry-poe-receives-ifk-international-judging-certification/): 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).
- [USA-IFK’s Lyric Schenker Earns Historic Podium Finish at 6th IFK World Championships](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-competes-at-6th-ifk-world-championships/): The USA-IFK team proudly represented the United States at the 6th IFK World Championships, held in Valencia, Spain.
- [Shidoshi Sean Schenker Named "USA-IFK Chairman of the Board"](https://uskyokushin.com/shidoshi-sean-schenker-named-usa-ifk-chairman-of-the-board/): On January 1st, 2020, Shihan Michael Monaco (8th Dan), President and Founder of USA-IFK Kyokushin, announced the appointment of Shidoshi Sean Schenker as the new Chairman of the USA-IFK Board.
- [Shihan Monaco Presented with 8th Dan by Hanshi Steve Arneil](https://uskyokushin.com/shihan-monaco-presented-with-8th-dan-by-hanshi-steve-arneil/): At the 2019 British Kyokushin Karate (BKK) Open in London, Hanshi Steve Arneil (10th Dan), founder of the International Federation of Karate (IFK), formally presented Shihan Michael Monaco with the rank of 8th Dan.
- [Team USA Wins Gold in Under-18 International Team Event at 2019 British Open](https://uskyokushin.com/congratulations-to-team-usa-as-they-bring-home-the-gold/): Osu! In October 2019, Team USA traveled to London to compete at the British Kyokushin Karate (BKK) Open, one of the most prestigious Kyokushin tournaments in Europe.
- [USA Kyokushin Team Travels to London for British Open](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-team-goes-to-london/): We are proud to announce that a youth team representing USA-IFK will travel to England to compete at the 2019 British Open, one of the most respected tournaments in international Kyokushin.
- [USA-IFK Officials Seminar Held at Gray Wolf Kyokushin in Holley, NY](https://uskyokushin.com/2019-usa-ifk-officials-seminar-holley-ny/): The USA-IFK held an Officials Seminar at Gray Wolf Kyokushin Dojo in Holley, New York, bringing together over 40 participants for an afternoon of intensive officiating training.
- [USA-IFK Hosts Seminar for New Dojos at Honbu](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-training-seminar-for-new-dojos-at-honbu/): The USA-IFK Honbu Dojo in Rochester, New York, recently hosted a special training seminar to welcome two new dojos into the organization: AIKARA Kyokushin, led by Senpai David Duran (Miami, Florida), and Great Lakes Kyokushin, led by Senpai Wojtek Arentewicz (Rochester Hills, Michigan).
- [Congratulations to Sensei Ellis Weber on UMAHOF Recognition](https://uskyokushin.com/congrats-sensei-ellis-weber/): USA-IFK President Shihan Michael Monaco extends his sincere congratulations and appreciation to Sensei Ellis Weber of Eagle Wings Kyokushin in Oklahoma and his students for their outstanding representation of the USA-IFK at the 2018 Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame (UMAHOF) Tournament in Texas.
- [Shojin Karate Dojo Opening in London, Ohio](https://uskyokushin.com/shojin-karate/): USA-IFK is pleased to announce the opening of a new dojo in London, Ohio: Shojin Karate, under the leadership of Shihan Dave Muscarella.
- [28th Annual Kyokushin American International Karate Championships to Serve as Qualifier for 2019 IFK Americas Cup](https://uskyokushin.com/28th-annual-kyokushin-american-international-karate-championships-to-serve-as-qualifier-for-2019-ifk-americas-cup/): The upcoming 28th Annual Kyokushin American International Karate Championships, scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 2018, will serve as an official qualifier for the 2019 Arnold Battle of Columbus, which will feature the first-ever IFK Kyokushin Americas Cup, taking place March 8–10, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.
- [Columbus Fight Affiliate Instructors Lead Seminar in Holley, NY](https://uskyokushin.com/thanks-columbus-fight-afilliate-instructors/): We’d like to extend our thanks to the Columbus Fight Affiliate instructors — Shihan Chris, Shihan Jerry Poe, Sensei Richard Upton, Sensei Paul, and Sensei Jeremy — for an outstanding seminar held on April 14th, 2018, at the Gray Wolf Kyokushin Dojo in Holley, New York.
- [USA-IFK Featured at Arnold Schwarzenegger Event](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-featured-at-arnold-schwarzenegger-event/): During the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, Shihan Michael Monaco, Chairman and President of USA-IFKK, had the opportunity to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger, the legendary actor, former Governor of California, and multi-time Mr.
- [Senpai Kamil Maras Wins Victory Dojo Tournament](https://uskyokushin.com/victory-dojo-tournament-may-21st-2016/): Congratulations to Senpai Kamil Maras on his championship win at the Victory Dojo Tournament held on May 21st, 2016!

## Pages

- [2026-34th AIKC Tournament Package](https://uskyokushin.com/2026-34th-aikc-tournament-package/): The official tournament information packet for the 34th American International Karate Championships (AIKC) is available below.
- [Dojos & Contacts](https://uskyokushin.com/dojos-and-contacts/): 1 Vince Tofany Blvd.
- [Home](https://uskyokushin.com/): Welcome to the beginning of your Kyokushin journey.
- [Events](https://uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-karate-events/): Join us for exciting tournaments, camps, and seminars featuring top national and international-level instructors!
- [Soshu Shigeru Oyama](https://uskyokushin.com/soshu-shigeru-oyama/): Shigeru Oyama was one of the early giants of Kyokushin and played a critical role in establishing the style in the United States.
- [Budo Karate](https://uskyokushin.com/budo-karate/): Budo (武道) translates as “The Martial Way.” Rooted in the ancient traditions of Japanese warriors, Budo is not simply about combat, it is a lifelong path of self-discipline, spiritual refinement, and moral character.
- [Contact](https://uskyokushin.com/contact/)
- [USA-IFK Sponsorship Benefits](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-sponsorship-benefits/)
- [USA-IFK Kyokushin](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-kyokushin/): USA-IFK is the official U.S. member of the International Federation of Karate (IFK), led by Country Representative Shihan Michael Monaco.
- [USA-IFK Kyokushin Leadership and Committees](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-leadership/)
- [Media](https://uskyokushin.com/photo-gallery/)
- [Sosai Masutatsu Oyama](https://uskyokushin.com/sosai-masutatsu-oyama/): Masutatsu Oyama was born in Korea in 1923.
- [The 11 Mottos of Mas Oyama](https://uskyokushin.com/the-11-mottos-of-mas-oyama/)
- [Dojo Kun](https://uskyokushin.com/dojo-kun/): “We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm, unshaking spirit.
- [News](https://uskyokushin.com/news/)
- [Kyokushin Karate Glossary](https://uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-karate-glossary/): Kyokushin terminology can vary somewhat between organizations, countries, and individual syllabi.
- [Lineage & Philosophy](https://uskyokushin.com/lineage-and-philosophy/)
- [Yudansha](https://uskyokushin.com/yudansha/): Senpai Mason W.
- [The Spirit of Osu](https://uskyokushin.com/spirit-of-osu/): "Osu" (押忍) is the word you’ll hear more than any other in a Kyokushin dojo or tournament.
- [Kyokushin Symbols](https://uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-symbols/): The kanji (漢字) worn on the left chest of the gi is a stylized brush calligraphy that reads “Kyokushinkai” (極真会), the name given by Sosai Mas Oyama to the karate style he founded.
- [Hanshi Steve Arneil](https://uskyokushin.com/hanshi-steve-arneil/): Hanshi Steve Arneil was born in South Africa in 1934 and began training in martial arts from a young age, studying boxing, judo, and karate.
- [USA-IFK Kyokushin Competition Team](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-kyokushin-competition-team/)
- [USA-IFK Tournament Officials](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-tournament-officials/)
- [Shihan Michael Monaco](https://uskyokushin.com/shihan-michael-monaco/): Shihan Michael Monaco has been a dedicated practitioner of Kyokushin Karate for over 50 years.
- [IFK Kyokushin Knockdown Tournament Rules](https://uskyokushin.com/ifk-kyokushin-knockdown-tournament-rules/): The official IFK Combined Knockdown Rules are embedded below for convenient viewing.
- [USA-IFK Tournament Rules & Divisions](https://uskyokushin.com/usa-ifk-tournament-rules-and-divisions/): The following documents outline the format and guidelines currently in use for the USA-IFK Kata and USA-IFKK Semi-Contact divisions for the 33rd AIKC.
- [Kyokushin Kata](https://uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-kata/): Kata (型) means "form," "pattern," or "model."

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