Date: June 27, 2026
Place: Surabaya, Indonesia
Organizer: WKO Shinkyokushinkai Indonesia
The 27th Indonesia Open & the 3rd Indonesia Junior Shinkyokushin Karate Championship were successfully held on June 27, 2026, in Surabaya, Indonesia.
This annual Shinkyokushin Karate Championship brought together 106 competitors representing various regions across Indonesia, including Central Java, East Java, West Java, DKI Jakarta, Bali, and West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). The championship continues to demonstrate the steady growth and development of Shinkyokushin Karate throughout Indonesia.
The competition was divided into two main categories: Kata Competition and Kumite Competition. The event began with the Kata Competition, followed by the Kumite Competition.
The Junior Kumite division attracted particular attention due to the high level of determination and fighting spirit displayed by the young competitors. Many participants demonstrated excellent preparation and strong technical ability. Even those who did not achieve victory maintained respect, discipline, and proper Budo spirit, showing good sportsmanship throughout the tournament. This reflects the true values of Shinkyokushin Karate, where character development is as important as competitive success.
Overall, the championship was conducted smoothly, fairly, and in a spirit of friendship among all participating branches.
At the conclusion of the tournament, East Java was awarded the Overall Champion (Best Team) based on their outstanding performance across both Kata and Kumite events.
This championship remains one of Indonesia’s most important annual Shinkyokushin events and will continue to be organized every year. We are pleased to announce that the 2027 Championship will return to Central Java, with Honbu Indonesia in Semarang City serving as the host.
We sincerely appreciate the continuous guidance and support from Shinkyokushin Honbu Japan, which inspires us to keep developing strong karate practitioners while preserving the spirit and philosophy of Shinkyokushin Karate in Indonesia.
Mario Suyoto
