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The camp brought martial arts schools from 21 countries across 4 continents to Varna The final SENSHI international training camp of the year has garnered tremendous interest and success. It began on December 5 in Varna, Bulgaria, and will continue until December 8. An impressive 510 athletes from 17 countries have joined the camp to...
Bulgarian athletes brought 12 medals from the Championships in Armenia – 5 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze awards. The talented athletes from the Bulgarian Karate Kyokushin Federation (BKKF) national team won 5 golden, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the European Championship, held on 26-27 October 2024 in Yerevan, Armenia. The Bulgarian national team…
On October 19, the “Ivan Vazov” Sports Hall in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria hosted an exceptional and exciting sports tournament – the National Karate Kyokushin Cup for children under 12 and 14 years old. The event brought together 174 competitors from 29 clubs representing the Bulgarian Karate Kyokushin Federation (BKKF), who competed in the Kumite discipline…
During the winter’s SENSHI camp, kickboxing legends Ernesto Hoost and Shihan Semmy Schilt shared their thoughts on training, the evolution of the camp, and their unique coaching philosophies. Ernesto Hoost on Training and Physical Conditioning Ernesto Hoost noted that the participants at recent SENSHI camps seem to be younger, though he believes the diversity in…
In training session, Shihan Francisco Filho emphasized the importance of mastering strikes with both hands and feet. However, what sets his teachings apart is the focus on inner strength. “Every fighter throws punches and kicks, but it’s crucial to understand how they do it, what they’re thinking, and why they perform the techniques in a…
In an interview below, Shihan Akira Masuda shared his unique approach to Kyokushin karate training. Unlike traditional Kyokushin sessions, the training on this occasion included techniques that mimicked knife or sword usage. Shihan Masuda explained that these techniques prepare students for potential real-life situations involving armed opponents, such as facing someone with a knife or…
