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🏨 Official Hotel | WUKF European Championships 2026

🗣️ Last remaining rooms - Book Now!

The WUKF is pleased to confirm the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield as the Official Hotel for the 16th WUKF European Karate Championships, taking place in Sheffield from 21st to 25th October 2026.

Located just a 10 minute drive from the Canon Medical Arena, the 4 star hotel offers special WUKF rates from £140 per room, per night, including full English breakfast, WiFi and use of gym facilities.

🚊 Easy access to the Canon Medical Arena via Sheffield Supertram

📅 Official hotel rates available from 18 to 26 October

🚗 Guest parking available and complimentary coach parking

🍽️ Lunch and dinner options available for groups

🥋 Special rates for the WUKF Karate family

👉 View Official Hotel Information & Booking Details:
https://www.wukf-karate.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WUKF-European-Karate-Championships-Official-Hotel.pdf

Contact: [email protected] to secure the best rate on rooms now.

We look forward to welcoming the WUKF family back to England.

A Família CBKI está profundamente sensibilizada com o falecimento do Sensei Denison Barbosa Pereira, filiado na FEBAKI, árbitro CBKI e WUKF.
Denison era professor em Madre de Deus - Bahia.
Que DEUS o receba nos tatames celeste.
Vamos orar para que a família e alunos se confortem e compreendam esse passamento.

📸 WUKF European Tour - 12th Kanzen Cup International Open in Dundee, Scotland.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Edyn Lowson - Kanzen Karate

📸 WUKF European Tour - 12th Kanzen Cup International Open in Dundee, Scotland.

🇷🇴 Maria Simina Morar - Federatia Romana de Karate WUKF

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Claudio Bacchiega, a highly respected referee within WUKF Italy and across the international WUKF community.

Claudio gave so much to Karate through his dedication, integrity and many years of service.
His contribution to our sport, and the respect he earned from those who knew and worked alongside him, will not be forgotten.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Claudio’s family, friends and all those who knew him.

Rest in peace, Claudio. You will be greatly missed.

🙇‍♂️ WUKF = Karate for All

🥋🇪🇺 WUKF European Federations and Clubs

The European Week of Sport returns from 23 to 30 September 2026, and we want WUKF federations and clubs across Europe to get involved.

Together with EurEthICS ETSIA, we’re inviting you to organise an activity in your community.

It could be an open day, seminar, inclusive Karate session, community workout or something unique to your club.

Taking part is a great opportunity to:

📜 Receive an official Certificate of Participation from EurEthICS ETSIA and WUKF

📸 Share your activity through WUKF international media

🌱 Welcome new people into Karate and promote active, healthy communities

👉 Register your activity here:
https://forms.gle/FTM463kPWgJcLvUZ9

Let’s show what Karate can bring to communities across Europe.

🏨 OFFICIAL HOTEL | WUKF EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

The WUKF is pleased to confirm the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield as the Official Hotel for the 16th WUKF European Karate Championships, taking place in Sheffield from 21st to 25th October 2026.

Located just a 10 minute drive from the Canon Medical Arena, the 4 star hotel offers special WUKF rates from £140 per room, per night, including full English breakfast, WiFi and use of gym facilities.

🚊 Easy access to the Canon Medical Arena via Sheffield Supertram
📅 Official hotel rates available from 18 to 26 October
🚗 Guest parking available and complimentary coach parking
🍽️ Lunch and dinner options available for groups
🥋 Special rates for the WUKF Karate family

Rooms are subject to availability, so we encourage teams and federations to book now.

👉 View Official Hotel Information & Booking Details:
https://www.wukf-karate.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WUKF-European-Karate-Championships-Official-Hotel.pdf

Contact: [email protected] to secure the best rate on rooms now.

We look forward to welcoming the WUKF family back to England.

Get ready for the 16th WUKF European Karate Championships in Sheffield, England.

Information: https://www.wukf-karate.org/events/16th-wukf-european-championship-2026/

The WUKF is proud to recognise a lifetime of dedication to karate with the award of 10th Dan to Shibamori Kando Sensei.

Following a decision of the WUKF Executive Committee, Dr Liviu Crisan formally presented this prestigious grade during the WUKF World Championships in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Born in Ibaraki, Japan, in 1945, Shibamori Sensei trained under Sakai Kazuo Sensei and Wado-Ryu founder Otsuka Hironori Sensei. After moving to Austria in 1973, he played an important role in the development of Wado-Ryu karate across Europe.

For decades, Shibamori Sensei has shared his knowledge and experience throughout Europe and has been a valued technical advisor to WUKO and WUKF since their earliest years.

Congratulations on this exceptional and thoroughly deserved recognition.