Kumite Evolution (Irkutsk, Russia)
2nd International Traditional Karate-Do Tournament
“Kumite Evolution” (Irkutsk, Russia)
On April 28–29 the 2nd International Traditional Karate-Do Tournament “Kumite Evolution” was held in Irkutsk, Russia. Nearly 400 participants of all ages during 2 days of competition dedicated to The Year of Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama’s legacy. Event was attended by international teams from Serbia and Mongolia. The level of performance was high and impressive. Winners were awarded with the jade medals.
Before the tournament, all participants took part in seminar conducted by Sensei Nelson Carrion (7 Dan, Uruguay). The karateka’s had a unique opportunity to attend a master-class on Kobudo conducted by Sensei Masashi Wakayama (6 Dan Kobudo, 6 Dan Saito karate, 5 Dan Kyokushin budokai, 5 Dan Aikido Aikikai, 4 Dan Wado-ryu karate, 4 Dan Shorinji-ryu karate, Japan). Under the guidance of Sensei Pavel Chernousov (5 Dan, Russia, All-RTKF President) a seminar for judges was held, dedicated to a special educational program “Kumite evolution”.
More than 20 instructors got diplomas for graduating a unique program of higher education “Traditional Karate-Do trainer-instructor” organized at the Irkutsk State University.
