Kyodokaratesa

11/06/2026

WELCOMING SOKE HANSHI SOLLY SAID and Ken To Fude No Ryu to the IBU Kyodokyokushin Family.

It is with great honour and respect that IBU Kyodokyokushin formally welcomes Soke Hanshi Solly Said and the Ken To Fude No Ryu Kenshu Kai Karate organization into a COLLABORATIVE relationship with our international martial arts family.

This relationship is founded on mutual respect, shared values, and a common commitment to preserving the traditions, spirit, and future development of authentic Karate-do. While both organizations retain their unique identities, histories, and leadership, we are united in our pursuit of excellence, technical development, character building, and the advancement of martial arts across generations.

The inclusion of Soke Solly Said and his organization is particularly significant.

Soke Solly Said is one of South Africa’s most respected martial arts pioneers and the Founder and Chairman of the Ken To Fude No Ryu Kenshu Kai Karate organization. His martial arts journey began in 1965, marking more than six decades of dedication to the development and promotion of Karate-do.

In 1974, while training full-time in New York City, he earned his Black Belt under renowned Kyokushinkai instructors associated with the legendary Masutatsu Oyama Karate organization, widely regarded at the time as one of the toughest karate schools in the world. During his competitive career, he participated in and won numerous tournaments across Africa and the United States.

Throughout his career, Soke Solly trained under several internationally respected martial arts masters, including Steve Arneil, Sensei Ian Harris, Master Tadashi Nakamura, and Grand Master Masutatsu Oyama. His extensive training and teaching have taken him across the world, including the United Kingdom, United States, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

A significant milestone in his career came in 2006 when he was awarded the rank of Hanshi 8th Dan and inducted into the World Multi Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. In recognition of over four decades of achievement and contribution to martial arts, he also became the first South African and African martial artist to be inducted into the prestigious SOKE Council (Head Founders and Grand Masters Council).

Over the years, Soke Solly Said has produced numerous national and international champions and has established himself as a respected teacher, mentor, and ambassador for martial arts. He founded the South African Seido Karate Organization in 1976 before later establishing Ken To Fude No Ryu Kenshu Kai Karate, a system that combines traditional karate values with personal growth, discipline, and lifelong learning.

In recognition of his lifelong dedication, leadership, and service to martial arts, he received numerous accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Horizon Newspaper.

Today, Soke Solly Said remains a highly respected figure in the martial arts community and continues to inspire generations of practitioners through his teaching, philosophy, and commitment to excellence.

We look forward to knowledge exchange and mutual learning, while exposing our students to continental and international competition and cooperation.

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11/06/2026

11/06/2026

THE GLOBAL IBU Kyodokyokushin Organization proudly celebrates the coming together of Shinzenkai Traditional Karate-Do and IBU Kyodokyokushin in a relationship founded on mutual respect, shared values, and a common commitment to preserving and advancing the spirit of Budo for future generations.

At the heart of this significant moment stands Shihan Jacob Thamsanqa Xaba (6th Dan), a respected leader, mentor, and custodian of the Kyokushin tradition whose life's journey reflects dedication, excellence, and service to the martial arts community.

Shihan Jacob is a Senior Instructor of Shinzenkai Traditional Karate-Do and played a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's blueprint, Code of Ethics, and governance structures.

He facilitated the registration of Shinzenkai Traditional Karate-Do as a Non-Profit Organisation and currently serves as Treasurer of United Full Contact Karate South Africa.

His karate journey began in 1989 at the Kyokushinkai Dojo in Soshanguve under the guidance of Shihan Benny Kekana. He earned his 1st Dan in 1994 and went on to represent his style with distinction both locally and internationally.

Among his notable achievements are a Silver Medal at the 10th Mas Oyama Memorial World Cup in Tokyo, Japan, in 2013, and a Semi-Finalist position at the 11th Mas Oyama Memorial Cup in 2014. His journey also led him to the historic Mount Mitsumine Waterfall, where Sosai Mas Oyama prepared generations of warriors through rigorous training and spiritual discipline.

Joining him is an exceptional team of instructors and Board members of Shinzekai Traditional Karate-Do whose collective experience and dedication embody the very essence of lifelong learning and service:
• Shihan Sicelo Nyanda – 7th Dan
• Shihan Johannes Sekhasepe – 5th Dan
• Shihan Thabo Swakamisa – 5th Dan
• Sensei Kenneth Poo – 4th Dan

Together, they bring a wealth of technical expertise, leadership, tradition, and accumulated wisdom that will further enrich the Global IBU Kyodokyokushin family.

This coming together represents more than organisational growth. It is the meeting of hearts, histories, and aspirations. It reflects our belief that while we may come from different dojos, organisations, and experiences, we are united by the same values of respect, humility, perseverance, and continuous self-improvement.

IBU Kyodokyokushin remains committed to building a progressive and inclusive global community where tradition is honoured, diversity is embraced, and every practitioner has the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing evolution of Kyokushin Karate.

Together with Shihan Simon Mogano, Shihan Jacob Xaba will help lead IBU Kyodokyokushin into an exciting new chapter of growth, collaboration, and service. Drawing on their shared commitment to the values of Budo and the development of future generations, their leadership will strengthen the bonds that unite our global family, deepen our collective learning, and inspire karateka across all levels of the organisation.

As we move forward together, we do so not as individuals, but as custodians of a living tradition—honouring the past, serving the present, and helping shape the future of Kyokushin Karate for generations to come.

Today, we warmly welcome Shihan Jacob Xaba, the Shinzenkai leadership, instructors, students, and families into our global family.

Welcome to the Global IBU Kyodokyokushin family.

Osu!

NB : Images taken at joint training initiative with other full contact organisations. All rights reserved.

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11/06/2026

THE FUTURE OF KARATE is built through unity, collaboration, and shared purpose.

We are working on an exciting initiative designed to strengthen partnerships, expand our global network, and create meaningful opportunities for practitioners, instructors, clubs, and organizations worldwide.

A big announcement is coming. Stay tuned.

11/06/2026

LOVE FOR SELF AND OTHERS!

"We are all equal in the fact that we are all different. We are all the same in the fact that we will never be the same.

We are united by the reality that all colours and all cultures are distinct & individual. We are harmonious in the reality that we are all held to this earth by the same gravity.

We don't share blood, but we share the air that keeps us alive. I will not blind myself and say that my black brother is not different from me (nor my white brother). I will not blind myself and say that my brown sister is not different from me. But my black brother is he as much as I am me. But my brown sister is she as much as I am me."

Therefore then it all comes to LOVE!

Love is love from the inside out. Love is not dependent on what you do, what you look like, the color of your skin, the success you have achieved, love is who you are. Love yourself completely, be gentle and patient with yourself.

If we treat ourselves with loving kindness, respect, and equality, we will have the capacity to be loving and kind to others.

10/06/2026

Officiel : L’Algérie accueillera la 3ème édition du Championnat d’Afrique des Nations de Kyokushin en décembre 2026
Dans une nouvelle étape qui témoigne de la confiance accordée aux capacités organisationnelles de l’Algérie ainsi que du développement constant du Kyokushin sur le continent africain, le Ministère algérien de la Jeunesse et des Sports a officiellement confirmé aujourd'hui l’organisation de la 3ème édition du Championnat d’Afrique des Nations de Kyokushin, qui se tiendra au Village Méditerranéen d’Oran, du 17 au 20 décembre 2026.
Cet événement continental majeur devrait réunir les meilleurs athlètes et équipes nationales africaines dans une compétition de haut niveau, placée sous le signe de l’excellence sportive, de la fraternité africaine et des valeurs fondamentales du Kyokushin : respect, discipline et dépassement de soi.
Dans le cadre des préparatifs finaux de cette grande échéance continentale, le Conseil de l’Union Africaine de Kyokushin (KAU) tiendra sa réunion officielle le dimanche prochain afin d’approuver la version définitive du cahier technique et organisationnel du championnat. Celui-ci sera rendu public au début de la semaine prochaine, tandis que les dernières dispositions relatives à l’organisation, à l’accueil des délégations et au programme sportif seront finalisées.
Ce championnat représente une étape importante dans le développement du Kyokushin africain. Il constituera une plateforme privilégiée pour renforcer la coopération sportive entre les nations africaines, promouvoir les talents émergents et consolider la présence de l’Afrique sur la scène internationale.
Oran 2026 ne sera pas seulement un championnat ; ce sera un rendez-vous continental d’excellence, d’unité et de passion pour le Kyokushin.
Algérie – Oran 2026
L’Afrique se rassemble, le Kyokushin l’unit, Osu
رسمياً: الجزائر تحتضن بطولة إفريقيا للأمم للكيوكوشن في دورتها الثالثة خلال شهر ديسمبر 2026
في خطوة تعكس المكانة المتنامية لرياضة الكيوكوشن في القارة الإفريقية، أكدت اليوم وزارة الشباب والرياضة الجزائرية رسمياً احتضان بطولة إفريقيا للأمم للكيوكوشن في دورتها الثالثة، والتي ستقام بالقرية المتوسطية بمدينة وهران خلال الفترة الممتدة من 17 إلى 20 ديسمبر 2026.
ويُنتظر أن تشهد هذه التظاهرة الرياضية القارية الكبرى مشاركة واسعة من المنتخبات الإفريقية، في أجواء تنافسية متميزة تعكس قيم الأخوة الرياضية والتعاون بين شعوب القارة.
وفي إطار الاستعدادات النهائية لهذا الحدث القاري الهام، سيعقد مجلس الاتحاد الإفريقي للكيوكوشن (KAU) اجتماعه الرسمي يوم الأحد القادم، وذلك للمصادقة على النسخة النهائية من الجذاذة الفنية والتنظيمية للبطولة، والإعلان عنها أول الأسبوع القادم، واستكمال مختلف الترتيبات المتعلقة بالتنظيم والاستقبال والبرمجة الفنية.
وتُعد هذه البطولة محطة بارزة في مسيرة تطوير الكيوكوشن الإفريقي، وفرصة لتعزيز التبادل الرياضي والثقافي بين الدول الأعضاء، فضلاً عن إبراز المواهب الإفريقية ودعم حضورها على الساحة الدولية.
الجزائر- وهران 2026: موعد إفريقي جديد مع التميز، التنافس، وروح الكيوكوشن.
Official: Algeria to Host the 3rd African Kyokushin Nations Championship in December 2026
In a new milestone reflecting both Algeria’s recognized organizational capabilities and the continuous growth of Kyokushin across the African continent, the Algerian Ministry of Youth and Sports has officially today confirmed its hosting of the 3rd African Kyokushin Nations Championship, which will take place at the Mediterranean Village in Oran from December 17 to 20, 2026.
This major continental event is expected to bring together Africa’s top athletes and national teams in a high-level competition that embodies the spirit of sporting excellence, African unity, and the core values of Kyokushin: respect, discipline, and perseverance.
As part of the final preparations for this prestigious championship, the African Kyokushin Union (KAU) Council will hold its official meeting next Sunday to approve the final version of the championship’s technical and organizational regulations. The official documentation will be released at the beginning of next week, while the remaining arrangements concerning organization, delegation reception, and the sporting program will be finalized.
This championship represents another significant step forward in the development of African Kyokushin. It will serve as an important platform for strengthening sports cooperation among African nations, promoting emerging talents, and enhancing Africa’s presence on the international stage.
Oran 2026 will be more than a championship—it will be a continental celebration of excellence, unity, and the spirit of Kyokushin.
Algeria – Oran 2026
Africa United, Kyokushin Inspired, OSU

09/06/2026

KARATE IN THE AGE OF ACCESS: THRIVING IN THE SUBSCRIPTION ECONOMY

The consumer market is changing before our eyes and ownership-based karate organisations could be found vulnerable.

Across industries, ownership is giving way to access. People no longer need to own music, software, movies, vehicles, or even office space. They subscribe to services, experiences, communities, and outcomes.

The martial arts industry will not be immune.

For decades, many karate organisations operated on an ownership mindset. Associations owned styles. Federations owned pathways to rank and recognition. Instructors often believed they owned students, loyalty, and access to knowledge.

This is what I call “My Toy Syndrome” – the belief that an organisation, system, or group belongs exclusively to a select few and must be tightly controlled.

The challenge is that today’s students are different.

They learn from multiple sources. They consume information freely. They participate in communities that extend beyond geographical and organisational boundaries. They value flexibility, relevance, and personal growth more than institutional control.

As the future unfolds, students will increasingly ask:

• Why should knowledge be restricted?
• Why must I belong to only one organisation?
• Why can’t I learn from different instructors?
• Why should organisational politics determine my development?

The organisations that struggle to answer these questions may find themselves becoming less relevant.

The future belongs not to gatekeepers, but to value creators.

In IBU KYODOKYOKUSHIN, we recognise this reality and this is How we are deliberately positioning ourselves for the future.

Our vision is not built around ownership. It is built around stewardship.

We are not interested in building walls around karate. We are interested in building bridges.

We believe the future belongs to organisations that create genuine value through character development, leadership, resilience, discipline, community, and lifelong personal growth.

Technical instruction alone is no longer enough. Information is abundant. What remains scarce are meaningful relationships, authentic mentorship, shared experiences, and a sense of belonging.

That is where we choose to focus.

We embrace collaboration over isolation, growth over control, and service over ownership.

Tradition remains important, but tradition must remain relevant. Our responsibility is not simply to preserve karate as it was handed to us. Our responsibility is to carry its wisdom forward in ways that serve future generations.

The organisations that thrive in the years ahead will not necessarily be those with the largest memberships or the highest walls.

They will be those that create the most value and build the strongest communities.

That is the future we see.

And that is the future IBU Kyodokyushin is preparing for.

Karate was never ours to own. We are merely its custodians for the next generation.

This is the soul of Kyodokyokushin!

Shihan Simon Mogano - IBU Kyodokyokushin Global Brand Development Director.

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08/06/2026

SEEKING VALIDATION WILL KEEP YOU TRAPPED.
YOU DON’T NEED ANYONE OR ANYTHING TO APPROVE OF YOUR WORTH.
UNDERSTAND THIS AND YOU’LL BE FREE.

08/06/2026

WHEN ATTENTION BECOMES THE GOAL.

A growing concern within modern martial arts is the increasing tendency to package karate for maximum social media engagement rather than for meaningful instruction.

In some cases, this may involve practitioners presenting themselves in highly revealing or sexually suggestive ways while branding the content as karate education. The concern is not the body itself, nor is it a criticism of women. Rather, it is the deliberate use of physical attractiveness as the primary mechanism for attracting an audience.

When camera angles, clothing choices, and presentation become more prominent than the technique being demonstrated, one must ask whether the content is truly teaching karate or simply using karate as a backdrop for something else.

However, this phenomenon is not limited to women.

Male influencers often fall into a different but equally problematic trap. Instead of relying on physical attraction, they may create flashy, highly choreographed demonstrations, unrealistic self-defence scenarios, acrobatic techniques, or dramatic knockout sequences designed to impress viewers rather than educate them.

Many such demonstrations look spectacular on camera but would have little practical application in a real confrontation. They generate views because they are visually exciting, not because they represent sound martial arts principles.

In both cases, the same underlying problem exists: karate becomes a tool for attracting attention rather than a vehicle for developing character, skill, and understanding.

One seeks attention through physical appearance.

The other seeks attention through spectacle and fantasy.

Both risk moving practitioners away from the essence of martial arts.

The Bushido Test

The principles associated with Bushido provide a useful test for evaluating modern martial arts culture.

One of these principles is Gi (Rectitude) — the commitment to doing what is right rather than what is expedient. The pursuit of clicks, followers, and admiration can tempt practitioners to choose what is popular over what is true. Yet a martial artist’s responsibility is not to entertain at any cost, but to preserve and transmit knowledge with honesty and integrity.

Another principle is Makoto (Sincerity). Sincerity demands authenticity. If a technique is presented as practical when it is not, or if instructional content is primarily a vehicle for self-promotion disguised as teaching, sincerity begins to erode. The appearance of martial arts remains, but its substance becomes diluted.

Bushido also teaches Meiyo (Honour). Honour is not measured by how many people applaud us. It is measured by whether our conduct reflects the values we claim to uphold. A practitioner may gain thousands of followers through sensationalism, yet lose credibility among serious martial artists who recognise the difference between performance and principle.

Perhaps most importantly, Bushido values Jisei (Self-Control). Martial arts have always taught restraint — mastery over ego, impulses, vanity, and the desire for recognition. When the pursuit of attention becomes the primary objective, self-control gives way to self-promotion, and discipline risks becoming subordinate to popularity.

The Erosion of Moral Stature

Moral stature is built over years but can be diminished gradually through compromise.

Every martial artist becomes an example to others, whether intentionally or not. Students observe not only what instructors teach but also what they reward, promote, and celebrate.

When practitioners gain influence primarily through physical display, manufactured spectacle, or unrealistic demonstrations, younger students may begin to believe that visibility is more important than competence, and popularity more important than character.

This shifts the culture of martial arts away from self-mastery and toward self-advertisement.

The danger is not merely the decline of technical standards. The greater danger is the gradual erosion of the moral foundations upon which martial arts were built.

A martial artist should strive to become respected because of discipline, humility, knowledge, and conduct — not because of, likes, following or chasing incentives at all costs.

This is the soul of Kyodokyokushin.

We do not own the rights to Sosai Oyama’s image. All credit to the originators.

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