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INTERNATIONAL KARATE MASTERS ASSOCIATION JAPÓN
34 MIMURA CUP SEISHINKAI 2025
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Sensei Katsumi Okubo, 10th Dan. The 34th Mimura Cup All-Japan Seishinkai Karate Demonstration Tournament was held today, marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of the school's founder. With 375 entrants, the tournament advisors included Mayor Matsuno Iwamizawa, former House of Representatives member Wada, Ebetsu City Councilor Nomura (an elementary and junior high school classmate), Village Assembly member Omachi Makari, who was also a member and participated in Kumite Shiai, and Misa  Kawakami, head of the Ebetsu Regional Office of the Sapporo Regional Cooperation Headquarters of the Ministry of Defense's Self-Defense Force. |
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ACTIVITIES IN COMODORO RIVADAVIA / DOJO TAMASHI
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Sensei Mariano Perez 2nd Dan. The Tamashi Dojo of Comodoro Rivadavia participated in the 6th Champions Challenge Tournament organized by Professor Jonatan González, 6th Dan of Taekwondo. The tournament included karate, kung fu, and taekwondo, with 19 competitors from the dojo attending. They all performed well on the podium, several of them achieving first place. The event was held with complete peace of mind and respect, setting a high standard for our style, not only in sportsmanship but also in respect!!! Many of the masters of the different arts served as referees with the adults and in the junior and senior Dan categories, gathering experiences!!! I would like to thank Sensei Gustavo Gondra for always being present with his support. The next step is preparation for the December exams and a year-end dinner, and restarting the summer camp. We will also participate in the 31st CNKI Argentina Metropolitan Championship, organized by Hanshi Gustavo Gondra, who invited us for May 2026, planning to go with about 30 competitors.
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ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF TRELEW
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  Sensei Luchas Chavez, 3rd Dan. The KOMOREBI Dojo school in Trelew, owned by Sensei Lucas Chávez, a member of WUKKO, organized the 5th edition of the "SOUTHERN REGIONAL" tournament with 70 participants. The tournament took place last Sunday, October 12th. Local schools attended. We also had the participation of the Comodoro Rivadavia school of Sensei Facundo Ignatoff, 6th Degree, also a member of the WUKKO organization. We also recognized him for his 40 years of 
shared experience in Karate. A new school from Puerto Madryn, owned by Goju Ryu master Sepúlveda, also attended, thus paving the way for future tournaments and events. The event included Kumite, Individual Kata, Team Kata, and Kobudo. As a school, we continue working toward future events. We also have the end-of-year Karate and Kobudo exams ahead of us, also with a good number of participants. The year's preparation and experience in local tournaments have paved the way for us to travel next year, in 2026, to the 30th Metropolitan Championship and 1st South American Championship of CNKI Argentina in Buenos Aires.
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WUKKO MIAMI "SUNRISE DOJO"
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Sensei Facundo Gallero 6th Dan I started Karate with Sensei Gondra in 1987 at the Kumazawa Dojo in Buenos Aires for about 6 months and for personal reasons I left. Then I resumed in 1993. To date, I was lucky enough to be able to go to Okinawa as a 4th Kyu green belt and that changed my life... not only in how I feel and understand Karate, but also in the way I see the world. In 2000 I emigrated to the United States and after a year and a half I met Sensei Gustavo Saul by chance with whom we began to practice together since we were both students of Sensei Gondra in Argentina at different times. Shortly after, José Recalde appeared who came from another Dijo y Organización and then Sensei Ignacio Supiciche, also a student of Sensei Gondra in Argentina, with whom the WUKKO Miami branch was created. In 2015, I was fortunate enough to buy my own house, which had been converted into a conservatory and transformed into SUNRISE Dojo. Recently, it was modified and improved with a 1-inch EVA foam floor and fitness equipment, as well as all the Kobudo, Iaido, and Kendo weapons. I hope you can visit it someday! You're invited! A global hug to everyone!
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| ACTIVITIES IN COLOMBIA |
 Karate is often thought of as a martial art only for young people, but in reality, it's a discipline that adapts to all ages. It's true that with age, the body no longer responds the same; kicks aren't as high, and jumps aren't as light... but the spirit does become stronger, more aware, and wiser. So don't stop because of age. Start now or restart what you once started, because karate isn't just about training the body, it's about training the soul. |
  Sensei Sonia Chamorro, 5th Dan Kobudo, Bo is a versatile and effective tool in combat, allowing the user to defend themselves with strikes, blocks, and sweeps. Its versatility lies in its ability to be wielded with both hands, allowing for fluid and quick movements that can disorient the opponent. A Bo class was held on Saturday, October 18th, specifically for beginners. Don't miss out on future classes! |
| HANSHI GUSTAVO GONDRA RECEIVES RECOGNITION IN ARGENTINA FOR HIS EXCELLENT MARTIAL CAREER |
 
Full ContacTv, the first program dedicated to the dissemination of martial arts and contact sports in Argentina, has awarded Karate Do master Gustavo Gondra with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. Hanshi Gustavo Gondra has dedicated more than 5 decades of his life to perfecting Karate Do, so much so that in 2024 he reached the highest rank, being awarded the 10th Dan in Japan. In 2026 he will receive the highest award from the Council of Masters of Spain in the city of Cartagena in Spain
TV program
https://www.facebook.com/EscuelaPeruanaKungFuEnriqueCueva/videos/1493826521667692
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| A GREAT MAN IS LEAVING.!!!!!! |
  Today, a great and old friend of the original Kumazawa Institute, Armando Loscalzo, passed away...! Always remembered...!!!!!! Armando Loscalzo, a long-time friend of Uechi Ryu Karate, was part of the pioneering group in Argentina as a student of Sensei Nakama, along with Gustavo Gondra, Javier Barbera, Horacio Pagliere, Eduardo De Ángelis, and others. By Eduardo De Angelis / A few days ago, I received news I would never have wanted to receive: the death of Armando Loscalzo (to me and many of the elders of our school, simply "Armandito"). Those of us who were fortunate enough to share so many years and experiences with him inside and outside the dojo realized that within that tiny but strong body, hid a huge heart. A good person to the core, always with a smile, willing to talk and even more so to listen. With these qualities so rare in our time, plus his dedication to training, he won everyone's hearts. I send you a warm hug, dear friend, wherever you are now, and take care of us as our Sensei Marta has been doing for some years now. Eduardo De Angelis – WUKKO Italia Sensei Jorge Doctorobich / In these lines, I want to give my final regards to the one who was more than a brother, a faithful friend and great karate partner. We always trained together despite the great difference in height. It never bothered him or me, and we still put our all into it. We shared karate trips, tournaments, and exhibitions, and it was always a source of laughter. This friendship of more than 35 years kept us together and we trained with great enthusiasm. The ailments of age and life take their toll on us, and until the very last day, I fight it like the warrior I always carry inside. We always found time to train at my house after a pleasant dinner and many anecdotes. Today I remember you Armando, you left a void that only time will fill someday, but this friendship that was born in karate lasted until the last breath, I know that something beautiful awaits you, you won it like the hearts of all the companions who appreciate you so much, now it is your time to rest, you have done everything you could do, may God give you that place full of light and strength that guarded you, until always soul brother, I never expected this, of course it is not easy but I know that today you have the light and peace that you searched for, until always and forever you have a place within all of us, so be it. |
| SEMINAR ON NOVEMBER 2 IN CABA |
 On Sunday, November 2nd, at 9:30 a.m., we will meet at the Palermo Dojo of the Uechi Ryu Yoshukai Argentina School to participate in a Traditional Kumite Seminar, its sporting aspect, and an introduction to refereeing. Hanshi Gustavo Gondra, 10th Dan IKMA and Director of CNKI, will lead the seminar. Throughout the event, we will have the opportunity to learn about his kumite training method and its adaptation to different levels. These exercises, and the perspective from which they are studied, are crucial to understanding the approach to refereeing that will be discussed at the end of the day. It is an honor to have the opportunity to host this event. I am available for questions and registration. Cecilia Salbuchi _ Hanshi Gustavo Gondra, 10th Dan, will offer this seminar at the Palermo Dojo, located at Federico Lacroze 1786, Buenos Aires City. The event will take place on November 2nd from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. --- The event fee is $15,000. This amount must be transferred to CVU yoshukai.argentina. A copy of the receipt must be sent to: yoshukai@yoshukai-argentina.com or to WhatsApp at +54 3487 204664 (available for inquiries). |
| SEMINARS IN TORTUGUITAS Y MIRAMAR CITIES 2025 |
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WORLD UECHI RYU KARATE FEDERATION
世界上地流空手道連盟 |
 WELCOME TO THE WORLD UECHI RYU KARATE-DO FEDERATION United by the same style, beyond borders. The World Uechi Ryu Karate-Do Federation is a new entity that brings together Uechi Ryu style organizations and dojos from around the world that pursue the mission of preserving the Dento Karate-Do created and taught by Sensei Kanei Uechi. We are united by the study of the same style, upholding the principles of respect and honor, and the desire to meet in seminars, tournaments, and moments of shared practice, regardless of lineage, teacher, or organization. All teachers and practitioners who share this goal are welcome. A new era begins..! |
1st PAN AMERICAN CNKI CHAMPIONSHIP ARGENTINA 2026
第1回パンアメリカンCNKI空手道選手権
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  Since 2006, when the CNKI was created in Argentina as an evolution of other organizations led by Sensei Gustavo Gondra, it has developed in other South American countries, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, and Mexico. It is a private entity and is considered a defender of Traditional Karate. In Argentina, the 30th CNKI Metropolitan Karate Championship was held in 2025, and in other countries, the CNKI has its own events. The idea is to begin organizing the 1st CNKI Pan American Karate Championship today, provided that all countries can attend. The planned date is May 9 and 10, 2026, with competitions in Kata, Kumite, Kobudo, and Kumite by country teams. Seminars prior to the event are also planned. |
WUKKO WORLD UECHI RYU KARATE DO HACHIOKAI KENKYUJO
WORLD HEADQUARTERS / International Classes by Zoom
Representatives in:
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, United States, Spain, Holland, Italy,
Peru, Uruguay, Mexico, Venezuela.
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VIRTUAL AND PRESENTIAL DOJO
Adults: Tuesday - Thursday (in person and zoom Tortuguitas)
- Wednesday 20 has (zoom)
Adults: Tuesday - Thursday - 13 has (zoom)
Kobudo: Tuesday - 7 pm to Wednesday (zoom)
Inquiries: gustavogondra@yahoo.com.ar / Cell: 1540555724
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