August ’25 Kyu Grading (White belt to Green belt test) will be held on the 9th August 2025, Saturday, from 9:45am at WKO Shinkyokushin Bangladesh Honbu, KO Fight Studio Gulshan.
All grading participants are asked to be present on time.
All WKO, KOFS, and WWB members (non-participants) are allowed to visit during the grading. Guests are welcome from 2:30pm onwards.
The day-long grading will be conducted by the instructors of WKO Bangladesh under the supervision of Shihan Abdullah Mohammad Hossain.
Cox’s Bazar | 11–13 July 2025 Organized by: KO Fight Studio
The WKO Shinkyokushinkai Bangladesh Summer Camp 2025 was held from 11 to 13 July in the coastal city of Cox’s Bazar. Organized by KO Fight Studio, this year’s edition marked the largest national Kyokushin summer camp ever held in Bangladesh, with a total of 49 participants, including over 42 students and instructors, special guests, and support staff.
Now in its fourth year since its inception in 2022, the annual summer camp has grown into a flagship event for WKO Bangladesh. Participants from both the Gulshan and Dhanmondi Dojo of KO Fight Studio joined forces to train, learn, and grow together in the true spirit of Kyokushin Karate.
The camp’s training curriculum was structured to meet international standards, focusing on the core disciplines of Kyokushin: Kihon (basics), Eido (movement), Kata (forms), and Kumite (sparring). Each day began with dawn Zen meditation, followed by a 5 km run and high-intensity beach training. Morning kata sessions took place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by afternoon beach conditioning starting at 3:00 p.m., after a 2 km walk, and ending at sunset with powerful group sessions.
To strengthen the bond between members and foster a sense of unity and motivation, the camp also featured a variety of team-building games such as Keiba, sumo wrestling, human chain races, star games, and low kick challenges. These moments of play and teamwork brought additional energy and joy to the rigorous schedule.
The 2025 camp also stood out for its inclusive participation, welcoming women and children alongside adult karateka, reinforcing the community-driven values of WKO.
The camp concluded with a Sayonara Dinner, where Shihan Abdullah Mohammad Hossain delivered an inspirational speech, highlighting the achievements of the camp, encouraging continued discipline, and calling on all students to carry the Kyokushin spirit forward in their personal lives and dojo practice.
This camp not only reinforced technical excellence and physical resilience, but also stood as a symbol of how far the Kyokushin movement has come in Bangladesh. With each passing year, WKO Shinkyokushinkai Bangladesh continues to set a higher standard—both on the tatami and off.
The spirit of Osu returns to the shores of Cox’s Bazar this July as WKO Shinkyokushinkai Bangladesh proudly announces its upcoming Summer Camp 2025, to be held from July 11 to 13 at Maui Resort, Himchari.
Led by Shihan Abdullah Mohammad Hossain, 5th Dan Black Belt, Country Representative and Branch Chief of WKO Bangladesh, this annual camp is one of the most anticipated events in the Kyokushin calendar. With a strong emphasis on traditional training, discipline, and spiritual development, the Summer Camp reflects the true essence of Kyokushin karate.
This year, around 40 dedicated members from dojos across Bangladesh are preparing to take part in the intensive 3-day camp. The team will depart Dhaka on the night of July 10 and return on the morning of July 14, marking four days of camaraderie, challenge, and focused training.
From early morning sessions on the beach to partner drills, kumite, and deep kihon practice under the open sky, each day of the camp will push participants beyond their physical and mental limits. Beyond the training, the camp is also about living the Kyokushin way — humility, perseverance, and mutual respect.
WKO Bangladesh Summer Camps have long been a rite of passage for many practitioners — a place where limits are tested, values are reinforced, and the spirit of Osu is embraced fully.
We look forward to welcoming our members to this year’s camp and witnessing once again the strength, unity, and discipline that define our Kyokushin community.
Today, Shihan Abdullah Mohammad Hossain has earned the prestigious 5th Dan Black Belt (Godan) in Shinkyokushin Karate during the official Dan Grading in Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 — under the esteemed leadership of Daihyo Kenji Midori Shihan, President of WKO Shinkyokushinkai 🥇🙇♂️
This monumental achievement reflects decades of dedication, technical excellence, and unwavering spirit in the path of Kyokushin. 🥋🔥 Shihan Abdullah is now recognized globally as a true master and leader of the art! 🙌🌟
We are beyond proud to celebrate this moment — not just for the man, but for the movement. 🇧🇩❤️🔥
The 2025 WKO promotion examination was held at the Dome Ariake Headquarters on June 2, 2025. The examination was held the day after the “FULLCONTACT KARATE EXPO 2025”, and 60 examinees from all over the world participated. They fully demonstrated the results of their accumulated training.
Among the examinees who came from across borders were Inga Mixtaite, 4th dan, who was the runner-up in the 12th World Championships, and Lucas Kubilius, 3rd dan, who placed 3rd in the 11th World Championships. Branch chiefs from Japan who are at the forefront of player development, such as Sano Hideo 4th dan, Naito Kenta 4th dan, and Fukaya Tadashi 4th dan, also took the exam and took on the next stage as martial artists.
First round of screening
“We were able to successfully hold the 1st WFKO World Championship thanks to the support of everyone from overseas. Thank you very much. Everyone, please use the results of your daily training, do your best, and do your best so that everyone can pass.”
The WKO promotion examination began with a speech from Midori Kenji, the representative of the WKO. In the first round of examination, the basic examination was conducted under the command of Tonodate Shinichi, amidst a tense atmosphere, and then the movement examination started. Next, the participants were divided into groups according to rank and the kata examination took place, with each participant demonstrating a sharp and sharp kata (4th dan: Kankuu, Tensho, Gojushiho; 3rd dan: Seienchin, Tensho, Kankuu; 2nd dan: Seienchin, Sansen, Juhachi). All 60 participants had completed the items up to this point with great enthusiasm, and after a short break, the results of the first round examination were announced.
Second round of screening
As a result of the judging by the judges, Representative Midori, Vice Representative Kobayashi Isao, Shihan Sanpei Keiji, Shihan Brian Fitkin (Sweden), and Shihan Jan Bülow (Denmark), 50 out of 60 candidates passed the first round. Five candidates advanced to the second round on the condition that they could make up for their losses in kumite. For the examination, candidates were divided into three groups based on rank and competed in a 10-person kumite, in which the examinees put their fists together. They kumite with the opponent in front of them for one minute, and when it was over, they moved to the side and clashed with each other’s spirit.
“Just because you have advanced to the kumite examination does not mean that you have passed. Fight with all your might in kumite and show that you never give up. As Sosai Mas Oyama said, ‘The life of karate lies in kumite, and the life of kumite lies in basics,’ basics, movement, and kata are all connected. Do your best in kumite and give it your all for 10 rounds of 1 minute each.”
Representative Midori encouraged the examinees, and the second round of auditions began.
Mixtaite 4th Dan showed world-class kumite, while Lucas 3rd Dan also showed off his powerful low kicks, showing off the skills of veteran fighters. Sano 4th Dan, Naito 4th Dan, and Fukaya 4th Dan also showed impressive kumite, and the branch chiefs even had a match against each other.
The spirited kumite from the branch chiefs and dojo heads who are working hard to develop athletes in their countries also shone through. Abraham Jere 4th Dan (South Africa), Abdullah Mohammad Hossain 4th Dan (Bangladesh), Mario Christie Suyoto 4th Dan (Indonesia), Christian Auelet 4th Dan (Canada), and Ventsiv Shorin 4th Dan (USA) engaged in heated kumite matches for promotion to 5th Dan.
“When watching the kumite, there are people who are lightly controlling the pace. Those kind of people will be eliminated because the five judges are watching. I think everyone has worked hard for this day, so I want you to be motivated and do your best to pass.”
As Representative Midori encouraged the players, the examinees once again became more determined. They unleashed all their strength and fought with all their might against the opponents in front of them.
In the 3rd Dan group, branch chiefs such as Thomas Makaeni 3rd Dan (South Africa), Bongiwe Skosana 3rd Dan (South Africa), and Levan Tsintsadze 3rd Dan (Georgia) also completed the 10-person kumite. In the 2nd Dan group, Tomas Kink 2nd Dan, who serves as branch chief in the Czech Republic, gave it his all and passed the examination. Donald Wilson 2nd Dan (Netherlands), who completed the kumite with more spirit than anyone else, received direct praise from Representative Midori, and demonstrated his influence in raising the command of the entire group of examinees.
When the tenth person in each group reached the final round, the spectators and the gallery watching the examination gave a big round of applause, and the group then gathered their last strength and engaged in fierce exchanges. As a result of the examination, 54 out of 60 people were allowed to advance in rank, taking another step forward as martial artists.
At the end of the second round of examinations, Representative Midori gave a general review, concluding this year’s WKO promotion examination.
“Congratulations to everyone who passed. I believe that you have all worked very hard to get to this day. Please do not forget the feelings you have today. With a higher rank comes greater responsibility. I am sure that you will all face difficulties and hardships in your life. However, if you have the feeling that you have made it through this examination, I believe that you will be able to overcome those problems in a positive manner. I hope that you will all continue to work hard at Shinkyokushin Karate in your future lives. I also hope that you will provide good guidance to your juniors.”
Last night at KO Fight Studio, we witnessed a milestone forged in spirit, sweat, and the way of Osu no Seishin.
Sensei Aseif Masood was awarded his 3rd Dan, becoming the first-ever 3rd Dan Black Belt of WKO Bangladesh — a landmark under the relentless leadership of Shihan Abdullah Mohammad Hossain
Senpai Arafat Rahman, our All-Asia Champion, earned his 2nd Dan, while warriors Senpai Mahsoun Choudhury and Senpai Riffat Kamal achieved their 1st Dan black belts — a symbol of unwavering spirit and countless hours of keiko.
The belts and certificates were handed with honor by Shihan Abdullah, President, Country Representative and Branch Chief of WKO Shinkyokushinkai Bangladesh. We were proud to have many of our WKO family present to witness this moment of power and perseverance.
Kyokushin is not just a martial art — it is a way of life. This is only the beginning. OSU!
Sensei Aseif Masood was awarded his 3rd Dan, becoming the first-ever 3rd Dan Black Belt of WKO Bangladesh — a landmark under the relentless leadership of Shihan Abdullah Mohammad Hossain
Senpai Arafat Rahman, our All-Asia Champion, earned his 2nd Dan, while warriors Senpai Mahsoun Choudhury and Senpai Riffat Kamal achieved their 1st Dan black belts — a symbol of unwavering spirit and countless hours of keiko.
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