Karate events held in Bolivia and Spain

In Oruro, Bolivia, the Municipal Sports Association of Japanese Contact Karate organized a Kyokushin karate seminar in coordination with IKO Matsushima Bolivia. The event was led by international master Shihan Claudio Toledo, a 6th Dan practitioner and South American representative for Kyokushin karate. The seminar included theoretical sessions and practical training at a coliseum, allowing athletes, coaches, and club officials to advance their technical skills. Several practitioners underwent examinations for grade advancements, including Yamil Mendieta (4th Dan), Carlos Ugarte (3rd Dan), José Mejía (2nd Dan), and Marco Mamani (1st Dan).

In Spain, the Club Nintai from Melilla participated in the 17th edition of the “Ciudad de Palma del Río” International Karate and Para-Karate Tournament. The competition in Córdoba brought together over 600 athletes from 49 clubs across Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and other European nations. The Andalusian Karate Selection emerged as the tournament champion across kata, kumite, and para-karate categories. The event featured national selections from Spain and Portugal in cadet, junior, and U-21 categories.