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16th SKIF European Karate Championships 2025

The Heraklion Indoor Sports Arena Dyo Aorakia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL 2025: 08.00 - 20.00h: Referee course: theory, practical and exams 09.00 - 18.00h: Hall available for training competitors, reservation only THURSDAY 24 APRIL 2025: 09.30 - 11.30h: Coach & referee meeting 09.00 - 18.00h: Hall available for training competitors, reservation only 13.00 - 15.00h: Open karate seminar led by Shihan Miura, Nagai, Koga, Kanazawa, Murakami, open for all karate organizations, 3rd Kyu and higher. Entrance fee €20, - SKIF members, €25, - not SKIF members. Payment at location, cash only. 15.00h: Dan exams, SKIF only, directly after seminars After the Dan exams: Board of Directors meeting   START TOURNAMENT FRIDAY 25 APRIL 2025: 08.00h: Present at Sport Hall 08.30h: Start competitions Individual categories kata / kumite under 18 years Masters 40+ years Medal Ceremony SKIEF General Meeting (directly after medal ceremony) Weight check for kumite categories 20-39 years SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2025: 08.00h: Present at Sport Hall 09.00h: Opening ceremony for all the countries After opening ceremony: Start competitions Individual categories kata / kumite 18 / 19 years 20 / 39 years Medal Ceremony SUNDAY 27 APRIL 2025: 08.00h: Present at Sport Hall 08.30h: Start competitions All team categories kata / kumite and Yakusoku kumite Grand Champions Medal Ceremony 19.30h: Sayonara Party   https://skif2025-hellas.com/

Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho Seminar and Kyu Grading

Stapolin Educate Together National School Myrtle Road, The Coast, Dublin, Ireland

SKIF Ireland would like to announce that Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho will be in Ireland from the 6th – 11th May to conduct grading and training seminars in Dublin, Cork and Tipperary.   Stapolin Educate Together National School Myrtle Road The Coast Dublin 13 D13 PP2W   Tuesday 6th May 2025 Beginner to Purple Belt: 18:30 - 20:00 Brown and Black Belts: 20:00 - 21:30 Wednesday 7th May 2025 Brown and Black Belts: 18:00 - 19:30 Beginner to Purple Belt: 19:30 - 20:30 Kyu Grading: 20:30 - 21:30   Course Fees Kyu Grades Training Only - Junior €40 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training Only - Senior €50 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training and Grading - Junior €50 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training and Grading - Senior €60 (training both days) Dan Grades Training Only - Junior and Senior €60 Dan Grades Training and Grading - Junior and Senior €40 plus Dan Grading Fee Kyu Grades Single Class Only - Junior €30 Kyu Grades Single Class Only - Senior €40

Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho Seminar and Kyu Grading

Moyle Rovers GAA Club Monroe Lisronagh Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland

SKIF Ireland would like to announce that Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho will be in Ireland from the 6th – 11th May to conduct grading and training seminars in Dublin, Cork and Tipperary.   Moyle Rovers GAA Club Monroe Lisronagh Co. Tipperary E91 PN29   Thursday 8th May 2025 Brown and Black Belts: 17:00 - 18:30 All Grades: 18:30 - 19:45 Friday 9th May 2025 Black Belts: 15:30 - 17:00 All Grades: 17:00 - 18:15 Kyu Grading: 18:15   Course Fees Kyu Grades Training Only - Junior €40 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training Only - Senior €50 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training and Grading - Junior €50 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training and Grading - Senior €60 (training both days) Dan Grades Training Only - Junior and Senior €60 Dan Grades Training and Grading - Junior and Senior €40 plus Dan Grading Fee Kyu Grades Single Class Only - Junior €30 Kyu Grades Single Class Only - Senior €40

Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho Seminar and Dan Grading

Mayfield Sports Complex Mayfield Sports Complex, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork, Ireland

SKIF Ireland would like to announce that Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho will be in Ireland from the 6th – 11th May to conduct grading and training seminars in Dublin, Cork and Tipperary.   Saturday 10th May 2025 Mayfield Sports Complex Old Youghal Road Mayfield Cork T23 NX51 Black Belts:  10:00 - 11:30 Beginner to Green Belt:  11:30 - 13:00 Blue to Brown Belt:  13:00 - 14:30 Dan Grading:  15:00   Course Fees Kyu Grades Training Only - Junior €40 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training Only - Senior €50 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training and Grading - Junior €50 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training and Grading - Senior €60 (training both days) Dan Grades Training Only - Junior and Senior €60 Dan Grades Training and Grading - Junior and Senior €40 plus Dan Grading Fee Kyu Grades Single Class Only - Junior €30 Kyu Grades Single Class Only - Senior €40  

Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho Seminar and Kyu Grading

Mahon Community Centre Avenue de Rennes, Mahon, Cork, Ireland

SKIF Ireland would like to announce that Nobuaki Kanazawa Kancho will be in Ireland from the 6th – 11th May to conduct grading and training seminars in Dublin, Cork and Tipperary.   Sunday 11th May 2025 Mahon Community Centre Avenue de Rennes Mahon Cork T12 HP40 Black Belts:  10:00 - 11:30 Beginner to Green Belt:  11:30 - 13:00 Blue to Brown Belt:  13:00 - 14:30 Kyu Grading:  14:30   Course Fees Kyu Grades Training Only - Junior €40 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training Only - Senior €50 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training and Grading - Junior €50 (training both days) Kyu Grades Training and Grading - Senior €60 (training both days) Dan Grades Training Only - Junior and Senior €60 Dan Grades Training and Grading - Junior and Senior €40 plus Dan Grading Fee Kyu Grades Single Class Only - Junior €30 Kyu Grades Single Class Only - Senior €40

Tora Kan – Tipperary Open Karate Championships

Golden/Kilfeacle GAA Clubhouse Mantlehill Great, Golden, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

The Tipperary Open Karate Championships will take place at 9:30am, Saturday, October 18th, 2025 in Golden/Kilfeacle GAA Clubhouse, Mantlehill Great, Golden, Cashel, Co.Tipperary, E25 A337. All qualified referees and judges are encouraged to attend. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and gain valuable experience in preparation for future international competitions.

SKIF Ireland Murakami Shield 2025

Tallaght Leisure Centre Fortunestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland

The Murakami Open Shield Karate Championships will take place at 9:00am, Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 in the Tallaght Leisure Centre, Fortunestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24.   START TIMES & REGISTRATION TIME Junior Events 09:30 - 14:00 (Registration 09:00) ​ Senior Events 12:00 - 17:00 (Registration 11:30) ​ The competition will be run using a card system so you can register on the day. For convenience, please email names beforehand so we can have your cards ready for collection. Categories will be decided on the day and based on Age and grade to ensure a better experience. ​All qualified referees and judges are encouraged to attend. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and gain valuable experience in preparation for future international competitions. ​Oss!