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…
The USA-IFK is proud to welcome Elite Kyokushin Budo Karate Dojo to the organization! The dojo celebrated its grand opening on Sunday, January 28th, 2024, in Union, New Jersey, under the leadership of Sensei Alexander Tsybulkin (3rd Dan). A Kyokushin practitioner with 17 years of experience, Sensei Alex brings deep technical knowledge and a strong…
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. This full-contact Kyokushin event continues to grow each year, bringing together karateka from across the United States and around the…
The 31st American International Karate Championships were held on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, in Holley, New York. Hosted by USA-IFK Kyokushin President Shihan Michael Monaco (8th Dan) and supported by the USA-IFK organization, this renowned full-contact Kyokushin tournament draws competitors from across the United States, Canada, and beyond. This year’s event featured more than 250…
On Saturday, November 12th, 2022, the 30th American International Karate Championships marked its milestone 30th anniversary. Hosted by the USA-IFK Kyokushin organization, the event brought together over 250 competitors and 350 spectators, representing 7 countries and 58 dojos. Participants competed across multiple divisions, including full-contact Kyokushin knockdown kumite, showcasing the power and spirit of traditional…
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. Formerly known as “Battle On The Boardwalk,” this prestigious USA-IFK event will once again feature divisions in kata for all ages and full knockdown fighting in multiple…
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. Led by IFK President Shihan David Pickthall (7th Dan), the annual camp included training in kihon, kata, and kumite and featured the true spirit of IFK Kyokushin Karate. On July…
