World So-Kyokushin, Russian National Karate Federation So-Kyokushin Kaikan, Fazdalov Dojo, and National Karate Union hosted The Open So-Kyokushin Kaikan Karate Championship of the Republic of Tatarstan, which was held in Kazan on February 14–15, 2026.
The Tatarstan Championship included three types of competition.
Kata is an individual competition performed in a strict sequence of defensive and offensive techniques, with skill assessed by a point system.
Kumite is a weight-class competition in which judges evaluate not only the precision of movement but also tactics, spirit, and even character.
Kata Group is a team competition in technique, where synchronized performance is the primary focus.
We express our deepest gratitude to the President of the Russian National Karate Federation So-Kyokushin Kaikan, Branch Chief of Russia Shihan Ilsur Fazdalov, Vice President Shihan Azat Fazdalov, and their team of supporters for organizing the event at the highest level.
The magnificent hall, the wonderful cups, the individual medals, and the impressive opening ceremony all contributed to the success of the tournament. Before the bouts, the tournament organizers presented leading team coaches and their assistants with diplomas in recognition of their significant personal contribution to the development and popularization of Kyokushin karate, physical education, and sports, as well as their assistance in organizing the competition.
This Championship was a true celebration of sport and fortitude, bringing together under one roof more than 200 of the strongest karatekas from Moscow, Domodedovo (Moscow Region), Ruza (Moscow Region), Yekaterinburg, Petrozavodsk, Tuymazy (Republic of Bashkortostan), Izhevsk (Uralsk Region), Kazan (RNFKKK), Kazan (KekushinKan), Kazan (Kempokan), Leninogorsk (Republic of Tatarstan), and Bazarnye Mataki (Republic of Tatarstan).
Over the course of two days, karatekas demonstrated the highest level of skill, perseverance, and an unwavering will to win. Each match was filled with tension, applause from fans, and pride for their athletes.
The intense bouts, held simultaneously on two tatami mats, lasted seven hours. Throughout this time, parents helped the young athletes cope with their emotions, while fans cheered them on with enthusiastic cries and loudly applauded the winners.
We sincerely congratulate the athletes on their excellent results and thank the coaching staff for their hard work in preparing the participants for the Tatarstan Republic Championship.
We wish them continued athletic achievements and good health.
See you again at the Russian Championship.
Osu!
