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2025 Calgary Cup Karate Championships The 2025 Calgary Cup Karate Championships took place March 15, 2025 and once again featured a thrilling array of Kyokushin Karate matches, kata, and demonstrations. This year we honoured what is known throughout the world as THE STRONGEST KARATE! This premier martial arts offered something for EVERYONE involved in Kyokushin karate. Whether you had just started or had been training for years, there was a division and opportunity for you. This year the event was held in Calgary, Alberta at a NEW location! Bishop O'Byrne high school. Registration deadline for officials and competitors was the end of day Wednesday March 5. Our championship committee worked diligently to ensure that this event surpassed expectations and as always aimed to set new standards for martial arts competitions. The weekend was a memorable experience for all who attend the event. Calgary Cup 2025 was marked with over 350 entries and we worked hard to once again have a well attended event. Once again we hosted our annual Calgary Cup Gala an all ages event that was a great success. Please make plans to join us for the 2026 Calgary Cup Karate Championships in March of 2026. MISSION KAIZEN - meaning continuous improvement, ties in with our mission which is - to achieve the highest level of satisfaction by delivering the most positive and inspiring Kyokushin experience to all. GOAL To provide an event which allows all students the best opportunity to participate both competitively, recreationally and socially. In the nineteen years since its inception, this event has grown into a premier top-tier competition on the martial arts landscape. Competitors from across North America and Europe have been attracted to the unique flavor of this tournament, which unfailingly delivers its signature blend of dynamic showmanship and respectful tradition, knocking its audience off their feet with excitement and awe. The feeling of the day is truly reflective of the essence that draws so many seekers to Kyokushin karate – an art for the mind, body, and spirit. Thank you to all who support this event by participating. We look forward to celebrating with you in March! OSU! Brad and Michelle Gillespie, 2025 Calgary Cup Karate Championship Directors |
PARTICIPATING IKOKC DOJOS & IKO BRANCHES IN 2025 Edmonton Kyokushin Karate Cranbrook Kyokushin Karate Penticton Kyokushin Karate Calgary Kyokushin Karate South Delta Kyokushin Karate Banff Kyokushin Karate Port Coquitlam Kyokushin Karate Nelson Kyokushin Karate THANK YOU! 
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