World Kyokushin Budokai (WKB) announces an upcoming international seminar for black belts and fighters, taking place April 17–19, 2026, at the prestigious European Budo Center – Dojo Stara Wieś in Poland. This event will be pivotal for karateka worldwide aiming to refine their Kyokushin karate techniques and tactics.
Tradition and Prestige of the Venue
The European Budo Center – Dojo Stara Wieś, located in a picturesque area near Przedbórz (address: Stara Wieś 1, 97-570 Przedbórz), is a unique complex built in 2009 in traditional Japanese style, seamlessly integrated into the Polish landscape. It features three halls totaling 2000 m² with professional flooring, 16 Japanese cottages, a teahouse by the lake, sauna, and authentic dining hall. Leading federations, including WKB, regularly hold seminars here, fostering body-mind harmony in the spirit of budo.
Seminar Program: Fighter Focus
The seminar emphasizes Kyokushin karate improvement, with a special focus on fighting technique and tactics, mirroring the successful 2025 event. Participants will be divided into age groups for parallel training sessions, including kyu and dan exams. Special guests and top-level instructors are expected, as in past camps: Kancho Pedro Roiz, Shihan Dariusz Burda, Shihan Pawel Juszczyk, and other WKB masters. Sessions start Friday evening and end Sunday at noon, with check-in from 15:00.
Practical Information for Participants
Required: ID document, two gis, and protective gear.[4] Registration via form at office@wkbpoland.pl; priority by application date, limit 130 spots. Contacts: burdad@wkbpoland.pl or +48 505 142 555.
Significance for the Global Kyokushin Community
The WKB seminar highlights Poland’s rising role as a European Kyokushin hub, continuing the series of winter and spring camps in 2026. For fighters and black belts, it’s a chance to exchange experiences under elite trainers, prepare for tournaments, and strengthen international ties in the style of Jon Bluming’s Kyokushin Budokai. Organizers from Lezajski Kyokushin Karate Club invite all enthusiasts – spots are limited!
