Led by the newly appointed Branch Chief Aslan Bekamebef, the Kazakhstan Branch will host the I.K.O.N. Federation Cup 2026 on Sunday, March 1. The tournament is expected to welcome more than 500 athletes from across Kazakhstan, and an exceptionally high level of competition is anticipated. For the Kazakhstan Branch, which was established in October of last year, this event will mark its first large-scale tournament and represents a significant step forward with an eye toward i

The Philippines Branch, led by Shihan Victor Canon, will host the All Philippines Karate Championship on Thursday, April 18. The event is scheduled to welcome Daihyo Masanaga Nakamura, and marks the largest tournament ever held by the Philippines Branch, which continues to expand its activities with remarkable energy and commitment. The tournament will be followed by Daihyo's Kumite seminar. Across Asia, momentum is rapidly building. Following last year’s successful Internati

I.K.O.N. Taiwan, the organization that successfully hosted the International Friendship Karate Championships in December, is set to welcome the All-Asia Karate Championships on July 4th. Contact Shihan Chung-Kai Huang by email for more information.

The I.K.O.N. Chile branch will once again host the South American Championship. Contact Sensei Luis Fonseca by email for the details.

On Sunday, December 13 , 2026, I.K.O.N. will host the inaugural World Weight Category Karate Championships , marking a historic milestone in competitive karate. A dedicated official website for this prestigious event will launch on April 3 , providing detailed information and updates. In addition, on the preceding day, Saturday, December 12, the 2026 International Friendship Karate Championships will take place. This special event aims to promote cultural exchange and mutual

Following the establishment of the new branch in West Bengal, India, I.K.O.N. has now established a new branch in Kazakhstan. In October, Honbu received a branch application from Sensei Aslan Baimukhamedov of Kazakhstan. The application process proceeded smoothly, just as it did with the India’s Bengal branch, and was completed without any issues. Sensei Aslan, who is based in Almaty, one of Kazakhstan’s largest cities, has over 400 dojo members under his instruction, and his

I.K.O.N. has established an official base in West Bengal, India. About one month ago, we received an application for affiliation from Sensei Abhishek Kundu, whose dojo is based in Kolkata, one of India’s largest cities. The application process went smoothly and was completed without any issues. Currently, more than 100 students belong to Sensei Kundu’s dojo and train there with dedication. With the proper guidance and support provided by I.K.O.N., the dojo is expected to cont

For the first time in the tournament’s history, the International Friendship Karate Championships were held outside Japan. The I.K.O.N. Taiwan Branch, led by Shihan Kai, did an outstanding job welcoming officials and competitors from around the world, sending a clear and powerful message about the global expansion of I.K.O.N. >> More photos The opening ceremony The International Training Seminar on Sunday, December 14, 2025 The Farewell Party was held on Sunday, December 14,

I.K.O.N. Canada Montreal, led by Shihan Pierre Cataford in collaboration with Shihan Dominic Ohan, proudly hosted the 2025 Nakamura Cup in Montreal, Canada. The event attracted over 500 competitors from across Canada and the USA and was a tremendous success! Click here for more photos!