Events

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 …

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 …

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 …

Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer, Shihan Bader Al-Bisher, and Sensei Talal Al-Manaseer visited Shihan Matvey Myasnikov, the representative of Kudo Daido Juku in the UAE, for a joint training session. The visit included a hands-on class focused on combat techniques. We extend our sincere thanks to Shihan Matvey for his warm hospitality …

Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer Visits IFK UAE in Dubai visited the United Arab Emirates branch of International Federation of Karate (IFK) in Dubai on October 4th. During this visit, a productive meeting was held to coordinate the annual organizational plan and conduct training sessions for the federation’s instructors. We extend our …

Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer and Shihan Bader Al-Beshir had the honor of visiting Grandmaster Nakamura Tenshin of the Tenshinryu style in Tokyo. We sincerely extend our deepest gratitude to Grandmaster Nakamura Tenshin, the esteemed members of the dojo, and, in particular, Grandmaster Ide Ryusetsu for their exceptional hospitality and unwavering dedication.

Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer and Shihan Bader Al-Besher from Kyokushin Kuwait recently embarked on a significant visit to Japan, focusing on training at two renowned dojos: Kaicho Masahiro Kaneko’s Kenbukai dojo and Sensei Masaki “Mackey” Fujii’s dojo. The training sessions were an invaluable opportunity to deepen their understanding of traditional Kyokushin …

Shihan Ali Al-Manaseer meet with the Ambassador of Japan Mr. Morino Yasunari on the 22nd of May 2024. Al-Manaseer introduce Mr. Morino to the KFK and its events and tournaments. We Thank the Ambassador of Japan and the Japanese Embassy for its hospitality.