USA Kyokushin Team Travels to London for British Open

We are proud to announce that a youth team representing USA-IFK will travel to England to compete at the 2019 British Open, one of the most respected tournaments in international Kyokushin. The event will be held on Saturday, October 5th, at the K2 Sports Centre in Crawley, and will feature a special Under-18 International Team Event contested under semi-contact rules. The tournament will be livestreamed on the BKK website. We will share more details on how to watch as the date approaches.

IFK TEAM USA:

• Elijah Pallmann – IFK Rochester

• Daniel Waage – FSK (IFK Fight Affiliate)

• Tuari Schenker – FSK (IFK Fight Affiliate)

• Reggie Gold – FSK (IFK Fight Affiliate)

• Ryan Kraus – FSK (IFK Fight Affiliate)

• Lyric Schenker – FSK (IFK Fight Affiliate)

Team Leadership:

• President: Shihan Mike Monaco

• Vice President: Shihan Greg Stokelin

• Head Coach: Shidoshi Sean Schenker

• Assistant Head Coach: Senpai Jonah Schenker

• Assistant Coaches: Sensei David Sheets, Senpai John Halstead, Senpai Charlie Gent

• Lead Fight Trainers: Sensei Clai Henry, Sensei Kamil Maras

This is a tremendous opportunity for our young athletes to test themselves internationally and grow as martial artists. We’re proud of their hard work and look forward to seeing them represent the United States with honor, strength, and Kyokushin spirit.

Go Team USA! Osu!