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KWU SENSHI Gold Cup 2025: Montreal to Host Official Kyokushin Karate Event

On March 15, 2025, the city of Montreal will host the first edition of the prestigious Kyokushin Karate event under the official title KWU SENSHI Gold Cup. Organized for over two decades by the respected Shihan Dominic Ohan, this event is one of the most traditional Kyokushin tournaments in North America, drawing athletes and enthusiasts from across the continent.

This new designation and official status mark an important step in the development of Kyokushin Karate in the region, establishing the Gold Cup as an official part of the KWU SENSHI calendar, one of the leading global Karate organizations. The event will feature top-tier athletes and promises intense matches and demonstrations of advanced martial arts techniques.

Canada’s official entry into KWU SENSHI America was celebrated with a seminar on November 2-3, led by the renowned masters Shihan Francisco Filho and Shihan Glaube Feitosa, both icons in the world of Kyokushin. The seminar symbolized the strengthening of ties between Canadian members and KWU SENSHI, marking the beginning of a new era for Kyokushin Karate in North America.

More details about the KWU SENSHI Gold Cup will be announced soon, with high expectations for the participation of international athletes and competitors from various Canadian provinces, making this event an unmissable experience for Kyokushin Karate practitioners and fans.