On November 15, the city of Manaus, located in the state of Amazonas, Brazil, hosted the Friendship Tournament, a special event that celebrated unity and respect among different branches of Kyokushin. The competition was jointly organized by three organizations:
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KWU SENSHI
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World Kyokushin
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Shinkyokushin
The tournament featured 10 categories and brought together 75 athletes, highlighting the growth and strength of Kyokushin practice in northern Brazil.
Categories
Participants competed in the following divisions:
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Mirim 8–9 years
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Mirim 10–11 years (male and female)
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Infanto 12–13 years
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Infanto 14–15 years (male and female)
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Juvenile 16–17 years (male)
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Adult 18–34 years (male and female)
An Event Marked by Unity
More than just a competition, the Friendship Tournament reaffirmed the commitment of the academies in Manaus to strengthen Kyokushin through cooperation among organizations. Athletes, instructors, and families shared a day filled with integration, learning, and martial spirit.
KWU SENSHI congratulates all participants and thanks the academies involved for their initiative. Events like this reflect the true essence of Kyokushin: friendship, respect, and continuous improvement.
Osu!
