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…
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. Led by IFK Aruba Country Representative Sensei Zairo Ruiz (3rd Dan) and Senpai Brian Marchena (1st Dan), the camp welcomed guest instructors Shihan Sean Schenker (5th Dan), USA-IFK Chairman,…
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. Senpai Wojtek is relocating to his home country of Poland after reconnecting with…
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. Hosted alongside IFK-USA Country Representative Shihan Michael Monaco (8th Dan), the two-day event focused on kihon, tournament fighting, and self-defense training. A theme that Shihan…
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of Kyokushin Karate training! On March 8–9, 2024, Great Lakes Kyokushin will host the Kyokushin Mastery Seminar 2024 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. This exclusive event features USA-IFK Kyokushin President and Founder, Shihan Michael Monaco (8th Dan)—a direct student of Sosai Mas Oyama, Hanshi Steve Arneil, and Soshu Shigeru…
