IKO World Zen-Kyokushin Europe

🥋 2nd Zen-Kyokushin European Cup 2026

The countdown is on! 🇵🇱🔥

On November 7, 2026, several hundred competitors from more than a dozen European countries will meet in Bydgoszcz, Poland, for the 2nd Zen-Kyokushin European Cup.

The tournament will take place in the impressive Academic Sports Center of Bydgoszcz University of Technology, with a competition hall covering more than 1,700 m².

📅 November 7, 2026
📍 Bydgoszcz, Poland

Mark the date in your competition calendar and get ready! 🥋

Osu!

🥋 Sisu-Kyokushin Day Camp | Finland 🇫🇮

On August 9, Shihan Kai Hallamaa, Country Representative of World Zen-Kyokushin Finland, together with Sensei Ossi, led a full six-hour training day in Riihimäki.

The day included Kihon, Ido Kihon, Kata, Sanchin, shadow fighting, mobility and conditioning, followed by outdoor training in Riihimäki Sports Park. The participants also had the opportunity to experience elements of Daito-ryu Aiki-Jujutsu.

Hard training, good spirit and a strong Kyokushin community. Osu! 👊

World Zen-Kyokushin Europe 🇪🇺

🎉 Happy Birthday, Senpai Mariusz!

World Zen-Kyokushin Europe wishes Senpai Mariusz Kondraciuk from Poland a wonderful birthday! 🥋🎂

Wishing you health, strength and many successful moments on your Kyokushin path.

Enjoy your day!
Osu! 🔥🥋

🎉 Happy Birthday, Senpai Wieslaw!

On behalf of World Zen-Kyokushin Europe, we wish Senpai Wieslaw Niezurawski from Poland a very happy birthday! 🥋🎂

May your path in Kyokushin continue with strength, health and many great moments.

Have a great day and enjoy your celebrations!

Osu! 🥋🔥

Senpai Paul Kniep from World Zen-Kyokushin Leipzig (Germany) proudly represented our organization at the legendary Sensei Jonathan Tineo Summer Camp in Barcelona.

Together with around 170 karateka from many countries, he spent several intensive days of Kumite, sparring, hard training, and learning.

At World Zen-Kyokushin Europe, we are always happy to see members from our countries training across the Kyokushin world. We believe in mutual respect, friendship, and cooperation with every Kyokushin organization, dojo, and karateka.

One World. One Spirit. One Kyokushin.

Osu. 🥋🌍

With deep sadness, we join the worldwide Kyokushin community in mourning the passing of Kaicho Hatsuo Royama.

A direct disciple of Sosai Masutatsu Oyama, All Japan Champion, and founder of Kyokushin-kan, Kaicho Royama devoted his life to preserving the true spirit of Kyokushin and Budo. His legacy will continue to inspire karateka around the world for generations to come.

On behalf of World Zen-Kyokushin Europe, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, students, the Kyokushin-kan organization, and all who had the privilege of learning from him.

Rest in peace, Kaicho Hatsuo Royama.

Osu.

With deep sadness, the World Zen-Kyokushin family extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Kaicho Hatsuo Royama.

A direct disciple of Sosai Masutatsu Oyama since the early days of the legendary Oyama Dojo, Kaicho Royama dedicated his entire life to preserving the true spirit of Kyokushin. As an All Japan Champion, senior instructor, author, and founder of Kyokushin-kan, he inspired generations of karateka in Japan and around the world through his unwavering commitment to Budo, discipline, humility, and the pursuit of true strength.

His legacy reaches far beyond organizational boundaries. His lifelong devotion to the teachings of Sosai Oyama and his contribution to the worldwide development of Kyokushin will always be remembered with the deepest respect.

On behalf of World Zen-Kyokushin, we offer our sincere condolences to Kaicho Royama’s family, his students, the entire Kyokushin-kan organization, and everyone whose lives he touched.

May his spirit continue to inspire future generations.

Rest in peace, Kaicho Hatsuo Royama.

Osu.

🇵🇱 Zen-Kyokushin Poland Summer Camp 2026 🥋☀️

From 7–17 July 2026, 57 karateka from Bydgoszcz, Żnin, and Kałuszyn came together for the annual Zen-Kyokushin Poland Summer Camp, combining intensive karate training with outdoor adventure and unforgettable team spirit.

Under the guidance of Shihan Jarosław Remus (5th Dan), Sensei Wiesław Nieżurawski (2nd Dan), Sensei Mariusz Kondraciuk (1st Dan), and Senpai Morgana Remus (4th Kyu), participants completed 21 Kyokushin training sessions covering kihon, ido-geiko, kata, and kumite, alongside special seminars in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, police defensive tactics, boxing, and street self-defence.

The camp concluded with a Kyu grading, where many students successfully advanced. Congratulations to all who earned their next rank, especially:
🥋 2nd Kyu: Klaudia Martynowicz
🥋 3rd Kyu: Katarzyna Kucharczyk
🥋 4th Kyu: Marcel Stan

Beyond the dojo, participants enjoyed mountain hikes, sightseeing, sports activities, campfires, and many memorable moments together.

Congratulations to Shihan Jarosław Remus, the instructors, organizers, and every participant for another outstanding summer camp. We wish you continued success and look forward to Zen-Kyokushin Poland Summer Camp 2027!

Osu! 👊

🎉 Happy Birthday, Sensei Anh Son Le! 🥋

Today we celebrate the Country Representative of IKO World Zen-Kyokushin Germany, founder of Shinzen Dojo Berlin, and a dedicated ambassador of our organization.

Through his passion, commitment, and tireless work, Sensei Son continues to strengthen and grow World Zen-Kyokushin in Germany and across Europe while building the next generation of karateka.

Wishing you good health, continued success, and many more years on the Kyokushin path.

Happy Birthday, Sensei!

Osu! 👊