I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all Branch Chiefs, Contacts, and associates around the world who dedicate themselves daily to dojo management and the development of athletes. It is your consistent efforts that shape the collective strength of our organization.
The year 2026 marks an important turning point for us.
The holding of the 2nd KCC has been announced. In addition, we will host the Karate Dream Festival 2026 International Championship at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, utilizing both the First and Second Gymnasiums simultaneously.
However, these are not stand-alone events.
From this point, the World Series 2026–2027 ―Evolution of Fullcontact Karate ― begins, leading toward the 14th World Championship scheduled for October 2027.
KCC and the Dream Festival International are positioned as the World Prelude. Through national and regional selection championships, competitors will advance to the World Championship Final. Following this, the Shinkyokushinkai International Training Camp will be held at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Competition. Qualification. Championship. Fellowship.
These four components form the backbone of the World Series.
While maintaining the distinct identity and Budo character of Shinkyokushinkai, we also bear a responsible role in the development of the Fullcontact Karate community as a whole.
We must establish clear selection systems with international coherence while respecting the realities of each region.
We must unify competition standards and enhance transparency and fairness.
And we must present a consistent competitive structure that leads clearly to the world stage.
This is not merely an operational reform.
It is a challenge to give form to a true global standard in Fullcontact Karate and to build a competitive structure that the next generation will inherit.
The World Series is not a temporary concept. With the 14th World Championship as a milestone, it will continue to develop as the standard model leading into future world championships.
The flow that begins in Yoyogi will culminate at the 14th World Championship and then be carried forward to the next generation at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Advancing competition while preserving Budo. Realizing both within an international framework—this is our mission.
We sincerely ask for your continued understanding and cooperation this year.
Osu
Kenji Midori
President, WKO