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…
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.The transition to Albany was met with positive feedback from competitors, instructors, officials, and spectators. The venue provided improved…
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. As we move closer to the event, we are inviting businesses, organizations, and individuals to partner with us through sponsorship. Sponsors of the 8th United States International Kyokushin Championships receive…
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.Tournament DetailsHosted at Transylvania Hall in Sibiu, Romania, this event will bring together Kyokushin practitioners from around the globe. The championship will feature: Kata…
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. If you’re planning to compete or for your dojo to attend this year’s event, now is the time to finalize your registration, book your hotel,…
Osu! The 33rd American International Karate Championships (AIKC) took place on November 15th, 2025, in Webster, New York. Now in its third decade, the AIKC is an established and important event within the Kyokushin community in the United States. This year’s tournament drew 220+ competitors from 27 dojos across the United States and Canada, with…
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. Under the direction of Sensei Karl Biedlingmaier (4th Dan) and Shihan Michael…
