First JKA/WF Belarus (Kawasoe group) Championship was held in Minsk on September 20.
This was included in Minsk Karate Federation calender of events. That is
why we had to apply both JKA and WKF rules. We consider this a great
advantage as our event was officially recognized. JKA rules in Kihon
Ippon and Ippon Shobu Kumite were applied. Kata was open to all styles
and WKF kumite was held as well. There were more than 200 participants
from all over Belarus and two teams from Russia. The majority of them
represented Shotokan. As the result of our event Minsk Karate Federation
decided to include Kihon Ippon Kumite (JKA Rules) in its all official
tournaments for children. We consider this fact a great achievement for
the promotion of JKA in our country. The tournament was held in the most
contemporary venue and it was success.
