Elite Martial Arts Richmond

Congratulations to our new Nidans! (Second degree black belt)

🥋 Senpai Pavel🥋

🥋 Senpai Gilles🥋

🥋 Senpai Aravinda🥋

All three successfully passed their Nidan grading in January this year — a remarkable achievement that reflects years of discipline, hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering spirit.

We are honoured to have them in our dojo. They lead by example every day, inspiring our younger students through their dedication, humility, leadership, and never-give-up attitude.

They have become an integral part of our dojo's success and have played a huge role in building the strong, supportive, and united team we are today.

Kyokushin Karate is a beautiful lifelong journey of perfecting both body and spirit, constantly striving to become the best version of ourselves.

Senpai Pavel, Senpai Gilles, and Senpai Aravinda embody these values and remind us that with commitment, patience, and determination, anything is possible.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our President, Shihan Judd Reid Judd Reid CHIKARA from Melbourne, Australia, and Chikara International for their constant support, guidance, and commitment to our dojo🙏💪

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.

The journey continues.

Osu! 👊🔥🥋🏆

🔥 SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We are delighted to announce our next confirmed guest instructor at EMAR Summer Camp – Sensei IVAN KOMANOV, one of Bulgaria's most accomplished Kyokushin Karate athletes and Instructors.

Ivan brings with him a wealth of international experience and an outstanding competitive record:

🏆 World Vice-Champion (2018) 🥉

2-Time World Championship Bronze Medalist

🥇 2-Time European Champion

🥈 4-Time European Vice-Champion

🥉 4-Time European Championship Bronze Medalist

Austria Cup Champion 🏆

Spanish Cup Champion🏆

🥇 12-Time Bulgarian National Champion

🏆 4-Time Vereya Cup Champion

🎖 Master of Sport Award (2015)

🎖 Best Karateka Award (2006)

What makes Sensei Ivan truly special is not only his remarkable competitive achievements, but also his unique teaching style.

Throughout the years, he has helped develop numerous national and international champions!

His master classes are known for their unique approach to teaching, where complex techniques and concepts are broken down in a way that can be understood and applied by everyone — from complete beginners to experienced competitors and top-level fighters striving for international success.

In addition to technical skills, Sensei Ivan will share valuable insights into the mindset of a successful fighter. He will focus on developing mental toughness, resilience, and the ability to stay composed when the pressure is at its highest.

Students will learn how to manage tournament stress, remain focused when things get heated, and most importantly, how to execute techniques effectively under pressure — a skill that often separates good fighters from great ones.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn from an elite-level competitor who has achieved success at the highest levels of Kyokushin Karate. Sensei Ivan's technical knowledge, fighting experience, discipline, and winning mindset will undoubtedly inspire and benefit everyone attending the summer camp!

We are honoured to welcome him to EMAR Summer Camp and look forward to an unforgettable training experience 🔥💪

OSU

8 Trophies for EMAR Dojo from International Tournaments in Just 1 Week! 🔥🎊🏆💪

EMAR Dojo has won an incredible 8 trophies in just one week from some of the most prestigious international events in the Kyokushin calendar.

Our team secured 4 trophies from 6 fighters at the highly respected BKG International Tournament in London, and less than a week later, our warriors added another 4 trophies from 9 fighters on the biggest stage of them all – the World Cup in Spain.

At EMAR Dojo, we train with purpose. These outstanding results are the product of the collective effort, dedication, and commitment of everyone in our dojo. Every training session, every challenge overcome, and every extra ounce of effort contributes to achievements like these.

Consistent effort brings consistent results 💪🔥

Few days of well deserved celebragions for the success of our dojo and then it's straight back to work as we prepare for the EMAR Dojo Summer Camp in Bulgaria next month.

The camp promises to be another unforgettable experience, featuring world-class Instructors in Kyokushin Karate, Wrestling, MMA, Calisthenics, and Boxing.

Osu! 👊🏆🔥

Phenomenal team GB and EMAR Dojo at the KWF World Cup in Spain this past weekend.

Our Fighters won 4 trophies 💪🏆🎊

Karate is Friendship 🤩

Well done to our girls, Mariana and Bella, for their exceptional performance at the Kyokuahin World Cup in Spain🔥💪🏆

4 TROPHIES and a phenomenal performance for EMAR Dojo at the Kyokushin World Cup in Spain today! 🇪🇸🎊

🏆🥈 Izabella – Runner-Up World Champion and heartbreaking final. Izabella was leading the fight before receiving two illegal punches to the throat, which severely affected her breathing and ability to continue. An outstanding performance and a true warrior spirit.

🥉🏆Omar – 3rd in the World Lost a very close semi-final that could have gone either way. A fantastic achievement on the world stage.

🥉🏆 Mariana – 3rd in the World After an incredible battle against the reigning World Champion, many believed Mariana won the first half of the fight. A tremendous performance against one of the best fighters in the world.

🥉🏆 Ethan – 3rd in the World Only defeated in the semi-final by the reigning World Champion after a tough and highly competitive fight.

Our other fighters also performed brilliantly. They fought with courage, heart, and determination, leaving everything on the tatami. Competing under rules that did not allow low kicks for under 14s and against some of the most experienced fighters in the world was a huge challenge, but every one of them represented our dojo with pride.

A massive thank you to our instructors Ssnpai Martynas, Senpai Gilles, and Senpai Rabie for looking after and supporting our fighters throughout the event.

We would also like to thank Shihan Wai, Head Coach of Team GB, for his guidance, dedication, and the countless hours he invests in helping our students reach their potential.

To come away with 4 World Cup trophies from 9 students (considering that this was the first ever big tournament for half of them) is an incredible achievement and something our entire EMAR family can be truly proud of.

Now it's time to celebrate this huge success.

Osu! 🥋🏆🇬🇧

Our team is in Spain 🔥💪

Weight-ins and medical checks are done and dusted.

Months of hard work, sacrifice, and preparation have led to this moment.

Today, it's time to step onto the tatami and leave it all out there.

The fighters are ready. The stage is set.

Time to do the Japanese dance called Kyokushin 💥

Osu!

Last session done 🔥💪

Good luck to our 9 fighters (Mariana is missing from the picture) who will be representing EMAR Dojo and Team GB at the World Cup in Spain this Friday 👌

They have all put in an incredible amount of hard work over the past few months, sacrificing so much to prepare for this major event. Balancing school exams with regular two-hour brutal training sessions is something only a few can manage 🙏

Regardless of the result on Friday, we are immensely proud of every single one of them for the commitment, discipline, and effort they have shown in every session, both inside and outside the dojo.
These talented, hardworking young athletes are helping to shape the future, and they are already an inspiration to those coming behind them.

Osu!

I am incredibly excited to announce another guest instructor for our EMAR Summer Camp in Bulgaria this July - the Super Human, PETAR SIMEONOV:

🏆 2025 World Calisthenics Champion

🏆 2025 World Record Holder for Most Pull-Ups

🥈 2023 World Calisthenics Runner-Up Champion

🇧🇬 4-Time Bulgarian National Calisthenics Champion

Petar is a true elite athlete and one of the strongest and most resilient individuals you will ever meet.

During the camp, he will deliver sessions focused on:

💪 Calisthenics

💪 Strength & Conditioning for Fighters

💪 Nervous System Training

💪 Mental Toughness and Resilience

These are essential skills not only for athletes but for anyone who wants to improve their health, performance, and quality of life.

Having the opportunity to learn directly from a world champion and world record holder is something truly special. His knowledge, discipline, and mindset are on another level.

This year's camp is shaping up to be the biggest and most exciting one yet.

And we're not finished yet... more exciting announcements with more amazing guest instructors are coming soon! 🔥💪

What an amazing day for our dojo at the British Karate Guild International Tournament at Crystal Palace 🔥💪

With a large team preparing to compete at the World Cup in Spain next week, we only had 6 fighters representing our dojo today. Despite our small team, we brought home 4 trophies – an outstanding achievement 👌

Every fighter showed great spirit, determination, and beautiful technique. We are incredibly proud of them all.

A huge well done to British Karate Guild for organising such a fantastic event and making us feel so welcome. We are truly grateful for their hospitality 🙏

Thank you to all our dojo members, friends, and families who came to support our fighters throughout the day. Your support means everything ❤️🙏

Now our focus shifts to the World Cup in Spain next week, where 9 fighters from our dojo will proudly represent Team GB and EMAR Dojo on the world stage.

The journey continues. 💪🔥