Kyokushin Kuwait participated in the British Open – European Cup, held on Saturday, October 4, in Crawley, United Kingdom, with wide participation from athletes and referees representing various countries across Europe and the world. Kuwait was represented at this international event by Shihan Bader Al-Besher and Sensei Mansour Al-Rumaiyan, who …

Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer and Shihan Bader Al-Besher participated in an advanced training course in Japan based on Shihan Akira Masuda’s unique martial arts system, Takushin Budo. Shihan Masuda is widely regarded as one of the leading Kyokushin instructors in the world. We also congratulate Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer on receiving the …

Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer and Shihan Bader Al-Bisher participated in the historic 1st World Fullcontact Karate Championship (WFKO), held during Karate Expo 2025 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, from May 31 to June 1, 2025. The championship brought together 165 elite fighters from 31 countries representing various full-contact karate …

Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer, Shihan Bader Al-Bisher, and Sensei Talal Al-Manaseer took part in a special training course in Japan in the traditional Tenshin-ryu style, under the supervision of Grandmaster Kuwami Masakumo and Grandmaster Ide Ryusetsu—among the leading instructors of this historic martial art, whose roots date back more than 400 …

Kyokushin Kuwait extends its sincere congratulations to Shihan David, President of the International Karate Federation (Kyokushin), on being awarded the 8th Dan—a distinguished achievement that reflects his long journey and continuous dedication to serving Kyokushin worldwide. The 7th World Championship of the International Karate Federation (Kyokushin) was held on 10 …

As part of strengthening cultural ties and martial arts relations between the State of Kuwait and Japan, a delegation from the International Federation of Kyokushin (IFK) – Kuwait Branch had the honor of visiting the residence of the Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait, in response to a kind invitation from His …

Outstanding participation in a Kyokushin Karate camp led by the legendary Shihan Akira Masuda (9th Dan), known as “The Last Samurai,” as part of the international camp organized by the Kuwait Branch of the International Federation of Karate (Kyokushin) from April 17 to 19, 2025. The camp was marked by …

As part of strengthening international relations and honoring leading figures in Kyokushin, the Board of Directors of the KFK hosted on Friday, 18 April 2025, in honor of: Shihan Akira Masuda, a prominent Kyokushin figure and a pioneer in promoting its authentic values. Kancho Ademir De Costa, President of the …

We were honored today to welcome Shihan Akira Masuda to Kuwait. This special occasion was marked with a group photo alongside Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer, Shihan Bader Al-Bisher, Mr. Randy Tumewa, and Senpai Mansour Al-Ramayan. His visit marks the distinguished start of the International Kyokushin Camp, led by Shihan Masuda — one of karate’s most respected masters, widely …

The Kyokushin Kuwait team continued to make its mark on the international stage with an impressive showing at the Grand Prix in Kyokushin Karate, held in Yerevan, Armenia, on March 1–2, 2025. The team’s participants delivered strong and honorable performances. Results: Naya Al-Ghandour• 2nd place – Kumite• 2nd place – Kata Jawad Al-Ghandour• …