USA-IFK Welcomes Elite Kyokushin Budo Karate Dojo

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 martial spirit to the community. The opening ceremony was attended by Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jim Masterson, along with USA-IFK President and Founder, Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan).

Sensei Alex is a recent immigrant to the United States from Belarus where he retired from the military as a Lt. Colonel following 25 years of service. In addition to Kyokushin he also brings an extensive and in-depth knowledge of self-defense which he taught during his military career. Sensei Alex was an active member of the Belarussian Federation of Kyokushin-Kai Budo Karate and served as a committee chairman.

On behalf of USA-IFK’s President, Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan) and Chairman, Shihan Sean Schenker (5th Dan), the USA-IFK welcomes Sensei Alex to the USA-IFK family and wishes him every success!

For anyone in the Union, New Jersey area who are interested in training in Kyokushin, you may visit the dojo which is at 380 Tucker Ave, Union, NJ 07083. Visit their website at https://www.kyo-ku-shin.com/ . You can also call 908-342-8981 or email elitekyokushin1@gmail.com for more information.