Date: July 6, 2025
Place: Semarang, Central Java
Organizer: Indonesia Branch (Shinkyokushinkai Central Java & University Students)
The 26th Indonesia Open and 2nd Indonesia Junior Shinkyokushin Karate Championship took place on July 6, 2025, at Soegijapranata Catholic University. Beginning with an early morning group rehearsal, the event featured 158 competitors from various Indonesian provinces, including West Java, East Java, North Sumatra, Bali, Central Java, and Jakarta.
Shihan JB Sujoto emphasized the “Osu” spirit in his opening remarks, encouraging perseverance and continuous effort toward personal goals. Do not give up easily in every situation which faced in our life, for example 5th Dan test in Honbu, if you just satisfy in 4th Dan, you are not finished your journey. As long as you have a chance you should get in it, even you have a chance you may not be able to get it easily, you must afford it seriously. Spirit OSU mean strives to the end and expect nothing because you will get the best result with no regret.
The tournament was organized by students from Soegijapranata Catholic University and supported by Shinkyokushinkai Central Java and included both Kumite and Kata in Junior and General categories.
Competitors showed strong enthusiasm and determination, striving for excellence throughout the event. Congratulations to the winners, and encouragement is offered to all participants to return and compete again in Surabaya in 2026.
