Foto: wkf The 13th edition of the World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships will be held in Venice (Italy) from October 9 to 13. This event stands as the pinnacle for young karatekas, representing the most massive tournament in the sport and a must-watch for enthusiasts worldwide. Venice-Jesolo is also a majo…

Foto: wkf The final day of the Karate 1-Series A in Salzburg was filled with high-energy performances, as four champions emerged in their respective categories. The climactic event saw Quentin Mahauden and Maryam Ajaray, both from Belgium and  Brian Timmermans of the Netherlands and Pamela Bodei of Italy winning the l…

Foto: wikipedia   The final Karate 1-Series A event of the season kicked off in Salzburg with a thrilling first day of competition. Leading the way to gold were Ariel Torres, Johanna Kneer, Rizvan Talibov, and Valentina Zapata, each delivering standout performances in their respective categories. Female Kata: Zapata c…

Karate and kickboxing are both popular martial arts, but they have different origins, techniques, and philosophies. Here's a comparison of the two: 1. Origin: Karate: Originated in Okinawa, Japan, and has its roots in traditional Chinese martial arts. It was later influenced by Japanese martial arts, making it a b…

Shotokan karate is one of the most well-known and widespread styles of karate. Developed by Gichin Funakoshi, this style focuses on strong, direct techniques and disciplined, formal practice. The basic techniques in Shotokan karate can be divided into several categories: stances (dachi), hand strikes (tsuki and uchi),…

Foto: WKF   The first day of the Karate competition at the African Games in Accra, Ghana, showcased a captivating display of skill and determination among athletes from across the continent. Egypt emerged as a dominant force, securing multiple gold medals, while other nations also put up commendable performances. In t…

Foto: WKF   The Karate 1-Premier League, the biggest event in karate, is returning to Turkey with the 2024 Karate 1-Premier League set to take place in Antalya from March 15 to 17, 2024. As one of the leading nations in the sport and a center for major events, Turkey will host the second Karate 1-Premier League tourna…

Foto: WKF   The African Games in Accra, Ghana, serve as a pivotal platform for Karate enthusiasts across the continent, attracting the best talents from various nations. With over 5000 athletes participating in 23 disciplines, the event holds significant importance, especially as it marks Karate's ninth appearance…

Foto: wkf The second day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in Fujairah, UAE, was marked by thrilling performances from young karatekas who demonstrated their skills and determination across various categories. The event celebrated youth talent, with participants from around the world showcasing their best in pursuit o…

Ali Sofuoglu (born June 3, 1995) is a Turkish karateka who specializes in kata. He represents Kagıthane Belediyesi S.K. In 2021, he clinched a bronze medal in the men's kata event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Sofuoglu's career highlights include winning the gold medal in the men's indiv…

Foto: WKF In a spectacular display of talent, the opening day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in Fujairah witnessed an exceptional triumph for Egyptian athletes, who secured an impressive six gold medals. The 2024 Karate 1-Youth League in Fujairah marks the beginning of the season for Karate’s series of internationa…

In the Male Kata division, spectators were treated to a showcase of skill and precision as Ryusei Ikeda of Japan advanced to the final alongside compatriot Yasuhiro Machida, setting up an All-Japan final. Ikeda secured his spot in the final by defeating Rey Chinen of the United States with a score of 42.00 to 41.30, w…

Grace Lau Mo-sheung (born 19 October 1991) is a karate athlete from Hong Kong. She made history by winning the bronze medal in the women’s kata event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, becoming the first athlete from Hong Kong to achieve an Olympic medal in karate. Lau has an impressive record, having won …

The opening day of the 2024 Karate 1 Series A in Larnaca, Cyprus, showcased intense competition as athletes battled through the elimination rounds in the first categories. Representatives from Japan demonstrated strength as they reached six final spots today. In the Female Kata category, Sakura Alforte of the Philip…

1984 – Damian was born at 7:05 pm on July 4th in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A few years later, he moved with his family to Spain, specifically to the Andalusian city of Torremolinos. 1991 – Damian's journey in the world of Karate begins at a small dojo in Torremolinos, the Goju-Ryu Club (nowadays one of Spain'…

The city of Larnaca, located in Cyprus, is set to host the second Karate 1-Series A event of the season from February 16 to 18, 2024. Following the tournament in Athens, Greece, the series of international events moves to Larnaca, where an eagerly anticipated tournament will take place at the Kition Athletic Centre. S…

FOTO: WKF The excitement soared on the second day of the EKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Tbilisi, particularly during the morning session highlighting junior athletes. In the Junior Kumite Female -48 kg category, Agnes Nyman of Sweden advanced to the final after defeating Sasha Vielle of France with a con…

Foto - equipedefrancekarate   The 2024 European Karate Federation (EKF) Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships kicked off today in Tbilisi, Georgia, with an impressive display of skill and precision in the Kata categories. Favorites such as Paola Garcia Lozano of Spain, Mai-Linh Bui of France, and Guido Polsinelli of I…

Hikaru Ono  born on August 30, 1992, is a renowned Japanese karateka. She clinched the prestigious gold medal in the women's individual kata event at the 2023 World Karate Championships hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Ono boasts an impressive track record, having secured the top position twice before in the same even…

The city of Tbilisi in Georgia is poised to create a historic moment as it hosts the European Karate Federation (EKF) Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships for the first time. Taking place from February 9 to 11, the prestigious international karate event in the Eastern European country's capital promises an exci…