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. The celebration brought together Kyokushin karateka from…
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. Led by USA-IFK President Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan), the event brought together over 100 Kyokushin karateka from across the United States for three days of intensive training, camaraderie, and IFK tradition….
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. The event featured Kyokushin Karate, Boxing, and Brazilian Jiujitsu, and highlighted the continued growth of Kyokushin in the United States — particularly…
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. These outstanding athletes have earned their spots through dedication, perseverance, and consistent performance across national and international Kyokushin events. We are honored to have them represent the United States on…
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. With 203 competitors representing 49 clubs, 19 states, and 3 countries, the tournament featured intense action across kata, weapons kata, semi-knockdown, and full knockdown divisions. Nearly 300 spectators…
Osu! The 32nd American International Karate Championships (AIKC) took place on November 9th, 2024, in Holley, New York. As one of the longest-running knockdown tournaments in North America, the AIKC continues to stand as a premier Kyokushin Karate event, bringing together top competitors from across the United States, Canada, and abroad. This year’s tournament featured…
The weekend of October 4th-5th, 2024, saw the USA-IFK Kyokushin Team on the other side of the Atlantic in Crawley, UK. The city of Crawley, which sits just 28 miles south of London, was playing host to two prestigious events: the 6th IFK World Kata Championships and the 46th British Open, incorporating the 14th Cup…
Osu! Registration is now open for the 32nd American International Karate Championships (AIKC), one of the longest-running Kyokushin tournaments in North America. Hosted by USA-IFK President and Country Representative Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan), this year’s event will take place on November 9, 2024, in Holley, New York. Known for its intense Knockdown fighting and…
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. Both tournaments will take place at the K2 Sports Centre in Crawley, UK — with the Kata Championships on Friday, October 4th, 2024, and the British…
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). Hosted by USA-IFK President Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan), this immersive Kyokushin karate camp brought together over 80 students from across the…
