The French Karate Federation organised a Karate test match event in Paris from March 6 to 7

The French Karate Federation organised a Karate test match event in Paris from March 6 to 7 to streamline the preparation of its top athletes ahead of the upcoming international competitions. More and more national federations are hosting Karate events as the sport continues going back to normal.

Held in Chatenay-Malabry, near Paris, the Karate test match event brought together top French athletes and a host of European karatekas over two days of competition to prepare the athletes in a friendly atmosphere. The preparation ahead of the major upcoming international tournaments and the Olympic Qualification Tournament to be held in Paris in June were the main goals of the participants. Seguis leyendo Karate and the new normal: Successful Karate test match event in France

The Karate 1-Premier League event to be held in Istanbul (Turkey) this weekend will represent one more episode in the quest for the hegemony of international Karate. The defending Grand Winners will have the opportunity to test their strength in the first international event of the season.

The Grand Winners awards recognise the best of the best in each category during the season of Karate 1-Premier League. This recognition gives karatekas the honour of wearing the special karate-gi with the golden embroidery on the shoulders and it is one of international Karate’s most prestigious and coveted decorations.  

Due to the cancellation of many international events in 2020, the WKF decided to extend the term of the Grand Winners to 2021. In this way, the defending Grand Winners in 2020 will have the opportunity to maintain their status during the season of 2021. Seguis leyendo Grand Winners to fight for Karate 1 Premier League supremacy in Istanbul

El ippon es un término que se utiliza en el gendai budō o “artes marciales modernas” de Japón como el Judō o KarateDō, este término se emplea para conceder un punto cuando la técnica es aplicada de forma correcta para así definir un encuentro con una sola técnica o un solo golpe; la concepción del ippon proviene del concepto filosófico de ichigeki hissatsu (que significa: un ataque – una muerte segura – matar de un solo golpe) está filosofía es desarrollada en el estilo Jigen-Ryū.

“El Jigen-Ryū, da importancia de que el primer corte con la espada deberá ser extremadamente rápido y fuerte para poder derrotar al oponente. El Jigen-Ryū establece en sus enseñanzas que un segundo corte no debe ser considerado en la pelea”.

– The Yomiuri Shimbun –
Este concepto nace en el siglo 16 en la isla de Kyūshū en la prefectura de Kagoshima particularmente en la provincia de Satsuma por la escuela de Koryū. En esta escuela de espadachines se enfatiza mucho la importancia del primer y único ataque donde ni si quiera se debería concebir la idea de que en un enfrentamiento habrá un segundo ataque.

Más tarde el KarateDō Shōtōkan adoptó esta filosofía y la representa principalmente en la técnica de oitsuki. El oitsuki es la técnica más peligrosa del Shōtōkan ya que toda la energía se concentra hacia el frente involucrando 9 grupos mayores musculares que al momento de aterrizar generan una técnica devastadora, con un paso al frente se concentra la energía física con la espiritual de manera simultánea esto es reflejado en una técnica con kime necesario para acabar con tu oponente con un solo golpe.

Para que una técnica sea considerada ippon esta deberá reflejar el espíritu del ichigeki hissatsu.

Safeguarding all individuals from across the globe involved in Karate is paramount.

Any non-accidental violence will not be tolerated and will constitute a violation of the WKF Disciplinary & Ethics Code and the IOC Code of Ethics.

Forms of non-accidental violence include all types of harassment and abuse and they are clearly defined in the WKF Safe Sport Policy.

Each key aspect of the WKF Safe Sport Policy should be emphasised:

  • safeguarding framework both in and out of competition
  • protection from harassment and abuse
  • protection from false allegations
  • confidentiality

Knowledge of responsibilities is vital – athletes, coaches and other members of the WKF Family must be aware of their responsibilities.

Ample resources are available on safeguarding in sport (see right), including the IOC Safeguarding Toolkit and the WKF Safe Sport Policy, for Karate-specific information.

Reporting incidents and suspicions is crucial – you can do this via the Official WKF Complaint Form (PDF – WORD) as well as at WKF competitions. Forms should be sent by email to safekarate@wkf.net

Assistance and support is available – fill out the this form and the WKF Safeguarding Officer will help with any case of harassment and abuse.

The sanctions for individuals found guilty of harassment or abuse can be found in the WKF Disciplinary & Ethics Code.

Everyone in the WKF Family has a duty of care and we should all be committed to fostering the safest sport environment.