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The spirit of Kyokushin karate and KWU SENSHI values shone brightly at the 3rd KWU SENSHI Internal Championship, held at the KWU SENSHI Dojo in Varginha, Brazil. Organized by Sensei Rafael Lima, the championship brought together 38 local athletes for an action-packed day of kumite (sparring) and kata (forms) competitions.

Competition Overview

This year’s edition featured nine kumite categories and four kata categories, showcasing the dedication, discipline, and technical skills of athletes of all ages. The event reflected KWU SENSHI’s ongoing mission to develop karateka from the grassroots level and provide them with a competitive platform.

Results – Kumite

Pre-Mirim Female
1st place: Alice Faria Batiston
2nd place: Ana Maria Batista

Pre-Mirim Male
1st place: Davi Luis Tristão
2nd place: Lhoran Atanael Marcelino

Mirim
1st place: Antony Daranzo Teodoro
2nd place: Lucas de Souza

Infantil
1st place: Theo Augusto Pereira
2nd place: João Davi R. Manso
3rd place: Miguel Lucca David Resende

Infanto-Juvenil
1st place: Nicolas Alves
2nd place: Lucas Santana Barbosa
3rd place: Diego Melo Marcelino

Juvenile
1st place: Raphael Makio Oyama
2nd place: David Paiva

Adult Beginner
1st place: Eisenhower da S. Eduardo
2nd place: Diego Batista

Veteran
1st place: Reginaldo de Deus
2nd place: Carlos Alberto de Pala

Absolute
1st place: Marco Pinheiro Manso
2nd place: Gabriel Pereira Lima
3rd place: Peterson Naves

Results – Kata

Children Beginner
1st place: Arthur Nogueira
2nd place: Emanuel Soares

Children Advanced
1st place: João Davi R. Manso
2nd place: Theo Augusto Pereira
3rd place: Matheus Rodrigues Calazans

Adult Beginner
1st place: Raquele Paiva
2nd place: Nicolas Alves
3rd place: David Paiva

Adult Advanced
1st place: Marco Pinheiro Manso
2nd place: Fabiene Silva Pereira
3rd place: Eisenhower da S. Eduardo

Looking Ahead: America’s Cups in Chile

KWU SENSHI’s competitive calendar continues to grow. The next major event will take place in Chile this November, featuring:

• III America’s Cup KWU SENSHI (Karate) – November 22, 2025

• I America’s Cup SENSHI Kickboxing Amateur – November 23, 2025

These events will gather athletes from across the continent, further strengthening KWU SENSHI’s mission of fostering international friendship, sportsmanship, and high-level martial arts competition.