International Traditional Karate Congress of ITKF, February 13-16, 2026, Mijas – Malaga- Spain
The Traditional Karate United in Spain From February 13–16, 2026, the International Traditional Karate Congress of the ITKF will take place in Mijas, Málaga, Spain. This special event brings together renowned masters of traditional karate: Sensei Richard Jorgensen,...
Last call: New Year’s Meeting January 10, 2026 (14th DTSKF conference)
Invitation DTSKF New Year's Meeting 2026 Dear karateka, dear sports friends of the DTSKF, I would like to cordially invite you to our DTSKF New Year's Meeting 2026. Another year has passed, and we should continue the tradition of holding a New Year's meeting. The last...
A very special kind of karate training course
The final course 2025 of DTSKF on December 6–7, 2025, in Berlin. It was to be a very special course, and so it proved. The DTSKF (ITKF-Germany) invited Sensei Harri Hämäläinen 8th Dan from Helsinki, Finland, to Berlin for the end-of-year course. Sensei Michael Bock...
Sri Lanka begin push to host traditional karate
The Sri Lanka Traditional Karate Federation (SLTKF) has begun efforts to secure the hosting rights for the inaugural South Asian Traditional Karate Championship in 2026. Speaking at a media briefing in Colombo at 1st of December, former SLTKF President and current...
Report from the MSAC World Championships in Wrocław, November 14–16, 2025
MSAC - Military Sports All-Round Competitions, World Championships in Wrocław, Poland - November 14–16, 2025 From November 14 to 16, 2025, Wrocław hosted a world championship of a different kind. Why? It was the MSAC (Military Sports All-Round Competitions) World...
New Year’s Meeting – Deutsche Traditionelle Shotokan Ferderation (DTSKF)
January 10, 2026 – New Year’s Meeting in Werneuchen On January 10, 2026, the annual New Year’s Meeting of DTSKF Traditional Karate will take place in Werneuchen. Karateka from various dojos gather to kick off the new training year together, exchange experiences, and...
Self-defense course on November 29, 2025
The course is open to all ages and backgrounds. Participants learn simple striking and lever techniques and apply this knowledge to defend themselves against knife attacks and other assaults. It is aimed at everyone: older people, women, but also rescue workers and...
Karate course with Sensei Rachmy Soebajo 9. Dan und Sensei Michael Bock 8. Dan, Mala Upa, Czech Republic
19.10.2025 - 25.10.2025, Mala Upa, Czech Republic DTSKF & TCKB training camp in Mala Upa in the Czechia Republic. This year's star or special guest is Sensei Rachmy Soebajo, 9th dan, from Prague. I have known Sensei Soebajo since the early 1990s, and we have...
Brief explanation: What is shotokan karate?
Shotokan Karate (jap. 松濤館) is a popular, powerful style of Japanese martial art, founded by Gichin Funakoshi, known for its deep stances, strong linear techniques, powerful kicks, and emphasis on mind-body unity, focusing on self-defense, physical fitness, and...
Election of Michael Bock as Generaly Secretary ITKF and Technical President of ETKU
On April 9, ITKF officials met at the Dorint Hotel Berlin, Germany. Michael Bock was confirmed in his position as Secretary General of the ITKF. In 2025, Michael Bock was officially elected Technical President of the newly named ETKU (European Traditional Karate...
Brief explanation: What is budo?
Budō (Japanese 武道, literally “military way, way of war,” meaning “martial art, combat art”) is the umbrella term for all Japanese martial arts, i.e., jiu jitsu, judo, karate, suijutsu, aikidō, shōrinji kempō, sumō, kendō, bujinkan, iaidō, kyūdō, etc., which—in...
XXII. ITKF Traditional Karate World Shi-ai and Children and Youth Karate World Games 2025 in Berlin
From April 10 to 13, 2025 the German capital Berlin will become the center of traditional karate, where athletes from all over the world will compete and prove their skills. Whether you are an experienced fighter or a young talent - show your skills, your discipline...