From November 17 to 18,  4th World Kyokushin Championship in Arnhem, Netherlands took place. More then 700 participants from all over the world competing in the kata and Kumite disciplines. Additionally, a referee course was conducted, with  participants from all represented nations. The participants showcased their skills, and in the country standings, Main judge was KWF president shihan Antonio Pinero (9th dan) and an organiser was NKKO.

Galleries and film available on the KWF website =>> link

Seminar with shihan Lesław Samitowski (7th dan, KWF responsible for North America) in Poland (Cracow) organized by shihan Andre Drewniak (9th dan, KWF GS) chef of KWF Poland in his own dojo with more then 60 karateka.

The Kyokushin World Federation was saddened to learn that Hanshi John Taylor passed away after illness on September 27, 2023
In the times of Sosai Mas. Oyama, we met at international camps and the IKO World Championships in Tokyo and we were dear friends and that is how we will remember him.
Rest in peace.
Osu.
President Antonio Pinero
Secretary Andre Drewniak

Today is the big day for our dear General Secretary Shihan Andre Drewniak who still celebrates his 33rd birthday.KWF Board and international students wish him 100 years of happines, satisfaction with his own children andKyokushin students. Big hugs. Osu.