Date: 20st July 2025
Place: Bedok Community Centre Singapore
Organizer: WKO Shinkyokushinkai Singapore
The 8th Singapore Full Contact Karate Championship 2025 (SFC) was held on 20th July, 2025 at Bedok Community Centre Singapore. Under the leadership of Singapore Branch Chief Shihan Patrick Teo, the championship was successfully held, signifying a major step forward toward the renewed unification and advancement of the full contact karate community in Singapore. The Tournament Organizing Committee was chaired for the first time by a female leader, Sensei Nakamura.
This year is also a milestone—the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. To commemorate this occasion, the tournament welcomed as guests Mr. Dinesh, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, as well as Shihan Sujoto, WKO Shinkyokushinkai Asia Regional Chairman, and held a special ceremony to celebrate the nation’s 60th year. Highlights included a spectacular demonstration of breaking 60 baseball bats, commemorative video messages shared on social media from leading full contact karate organizations and sponsors, demonstration by the junior students, and a donation to the Children’s Cancer Foundation of Singapore, all of which added colour and meaning to the event.
The 8th tournament was attended by many VIPs, including the head instructor of the Shito-ryu Karate Association of Singapore, masters from multiple full contact karate organizations, and pioneers of Kyokushin Kai in Singapore. Sponsors such as Yamaha Motor Distribution Singapore (a long-term supporter since 2014), Hong Leong Corporation, Yam’s Treasure (a restaurant owned by a member of Shito-ryu Singapore), and Keolleogram (a salon owned by a member of Shinkyokushinkai Singapore) provided generous support through publicity, poster displays, and more. On the media front, nearly ten photographers from the SAFRA Content Creator Club contributed significantly by covering the event.
Competitors ranging from juniors to seniors took part in the tournament, with more than 50 participants from organizations including Kyokushinkan Singapore, Kyokushin Zenwakai, International Josuikai Singapore, Ton Sabaki Karate Dojo, and Shinkyokushinkai Singapore. The spirited matches especially highlighted the performances of the teenage and young adult competitors in their teens and twenties.
Looking ahead, the Singapore branch plans to further strengthen the player base with the aim of driving the continued growth of the full contact karate community in Singapore.
