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Message from WKO President（2012,May）

Wed, 2 May 2012 11:11:02 +0900

[img]http://www.shinkyokushinkai.co.jp/uploads/img4fa0928472a9c.jpeg[/img] Dear Branch Chiefs and Contacts, First of all, I would like to start my message, by expressing my appreciation to all of you for your dedication and hard work for our organization.

Lifting of the 4th Karate World Cup Doping Penalty

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:29:34 +0900

WKO has officially lifted the doping penalty issued to Marius Ilas on 27 December 2010, which had been put on hold, in accordance with the decision issued by CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) on 23 March 2012. WKO President Kenji Midori WKO Anti-Doping Committee Chairman Takatomi Naito Legal Adviser Hidenori Imai

Message from WKO President (2012,March & April)

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:56:29 +0900

Dear Branch Chiefs and Contacts, First of all, I would like to start my message, by expressing my appreciation to all of you for your dedication and hard work for our organization. Here in Japan, one year has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which occurred last year in March. During this period, all have given their best to realize a swift reconstruction. However, the road to recovery is long and harsh, and traces of the damage still remain deep in the stricken areas. At 14:46 on March 11th, a silent prayer was offered across Japan to each and every one of the precious lives that were lost in the disaster, and we all prayed for the swift reconstruction of the stricken areas. This was an opportunity to renew our appreciation to the warmth we felt from everyone across the world, which relieved the pain we Japanese sustained from the disaster. The meaning of the word Kizuna (bond), and the support it gives us, has never been this real until now. Everyone, thank you very much. Last month, the sudden death of Andrey Materov, the Russian Champion, struck the world with deep sadness. Although the brave act of giving his own life to save his mother in the sudden fire, showed us his Kyokushin spirit, it is just too sad. The fierce fight with Tsukamoto at the World Championship and his splendid performance at the Russian Championship afterwards is still very fresh in our memory, and he was one of the strong fighters very close to becoming the next generation of World Champions. He taught us with his life, that the strong need to be brave. His last moment will always be honored in our hearts. I sincerely hope his soul will rest in peace. Our WKO must not stop our movement forward, regardless of the situation. Our mission is to overcome sadness and suffering, to move forward and further develop. Since we have the 5th Karate World Cup in Lithuania next year, the selection tournaments for each region will soon begin. I would like for the fighters to give their best in these tournaments, with the goal of reaching the top of the world. The Lithuania Branch, the host of this event, will go through many hardships to create this tournament, but please be assured that the WKO Headquarters will do its best to provide the support necessary to make the event a great success. I would like to ask all WKO Branches to give their full cooperation to the host country. Let this be an opportunity to confirm once again, that our WKO shares all joy, sadness, and hardships. As you are all aware, the Karate Dream Cup is held every summer in Japan. This is a tournament with numerous categories based on the type of competition, the age and weight of the student, and can be said to be the dream stage for our members. Every two years, this tournament is held as an international tournament, and this year will be the international year. I have high expectations that excellent fighters from around the world will participate in this event. Lastly, confusion still remains within the international community and economic environment. The environment that surrounds our world of Karate, is also facing a rapid change. 18 years have passed since Sosai Oyama passed away. Based on the teaching of “Ten years on a stone”, the development of the organization must not be rushed, must not be hurried, and there is a need to search carefully, for the path of truth. It is a heavy responsibility, and at times very difficult, to determine the best path for our WKO, which has consultation and democracy as its foundation. When uncertain, the origin to return to, is to listen to everyone’s voice, and to take good care of everyone’s thoughts. To never lose sight of our footsteps, to walk together, slowly but surely towards the future, this path is our truth. I would like to ask for your continuous support and cooperation. OSU Kenji Midori President WKO

WKO SHINKYOKUSHINKAI dan grading test

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:53:02 +0900

Takatomi　Naito　Japan　5DAN Zaza　Bilev　Spain　4DAN Gema Gil　Alejo　Spain　4DAN Sergii　Getmanskyi　Spain　4DAN Masahide　Jike　Japan　3DAN Hiroki　Takeda　Japan　3DAN Tadashi　Ishihara　Japan　3DAN Haruhide　Kyuka　Japan　2DAN Yuki　Morishita　Japan　2DAN Chieko　Seike　Japan　1DAN Yuji　Kagami　Japan　1DAN

R.I.P. Mr.Andrey Materov

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:20:33 +0900

[img]http://www.shinkyokushinkai.co.jp/uploads/img4f36786f33819.jpg[/img] Mr.Andrey Meterov, who has been hospitalized due to serious burns from a fire at his house in the end of last month, passed away today on 11th Feb despite intensive care received at a specialized hospital. He was only 22 years old.

Message from WKO President (February 2012)

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:11:48 +0900

Dear Branch Chiefs and Contacts, First of all, I would like to start my message, by expressing my appreciation to all of you for your dedication and hard work for our organization.

Message from WKO President (December 2011 & January 2012)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:35:18 +0900

Dear Branch Chiefs and Contacts, First of all, I would like to start my message, by expressing my appreciation to all of you for your dedication and hard work for our organization. It is already December, and I assume it is a busy time of the year for all of you.

Message from WKO President October 2011

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:42:09 +0900

[img]http://www.shinkyokushinkai.co.jp/uploads/img4eaf81f58f2bf.jpg[/img] Dear Branch Chiefs and Contacts, Thanks to the cooperation of everyone, the 10th World Championship and all related events were held in great success, and I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all of you.

Message from WKO President（October 2011）

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:07:51 +0900

Dear Branch Chiefs and Contacts, There are now only two weeks left until the 10th World Championship. Here in Tokyo, the preparation work to welcome everyone from around the world is almost complete. This spring, when the earthquake occurred in Eastern Japan, the first thing that came to my mind was whether or not we will be able to conduct this World Championship. However, thanks to the support and cooperation from everyone, this tournament is now about to be held, and I would like to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to this fact.

Dolph Lundgren Message

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:51:38 +0900

[img]http://www.shinkyokushinkai.co.jp/uploads/img4e7189a85f1d7.png[/img] TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 10TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 Osu! Long before I appeared on the movie screens, one of my dreams as a young karateka was to fight in Tokyo’s Budokan Stadium. So I did at the 2nd World Championships in 1979. It was my first real international tournament experience and in the 3rd round I faced the future world champion: Makoto Nakamura. I lost on points after three tough extensions. After the fight, Sosai Oyama spoke to me and a young exhausted Swedish green belt received tremendous inspiration to pursue his future goals. Not just in karate but in life. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to later visit Japan on numerous occasions and to train under Sosai Oyama. Also, to eventually become a karate champion myself. Kyokushin karate has taught me many things. Never to give up. To respect myself and my fellow man. To be humble and pay my respects to my superiors. That you can accomplish anything in life you set out to do. I believe that if I hadn’t started training karate at the age of 14 under Shihan Brian Fitkin, a shy youngster like me would have never had the guts to go from my small Nordic home-country to Hollywood, California. To become an actor and to stay in a very tough business for 25 years. Through Kyokushin anything is possible! It’s a real pleasure for me to have the opportunity to take part in this great event in Tokyo, Japan. From the depth of my heart, I wish the organizers, all the participants, and especially the fighters of the 10th World Championships the very best of luck! Sincerely in Shinkyokushin, Dolph Lundgren, 3rd dan