From April 30 to May 4, 2025, JKA Mongolia successfully hosted its 3rd Gasshuku and the 1st International Karate Cup, marking a milestone in the development of JKA Karate in Mongolia.

April 30
Hakizume Yushi Sensei conducted a private morning session at the JKA Mongolia Honbu Dojo with the instructors. The class focused on refining unsoku and sentei kata, offering in-depth technical insights and corrections. In the afternoon, a general class followed with emphasis on kihon.

May 1
At the Honbu Dojo, Hakizume Sensei led two sessions for intermediate and advanced students. The focus was on Heian kata and gohon kumite, helping participants polish their form and timing under expert guidance.

May 2
The official Gasshuku began at Khan Hills Sports Center with an opening ceremony attended by representatives from the Embassy of Japan in Mongolia, JICA, and the Mongolian government. Training was then divided into two groups:

– Kamino Masaru Shihan (8th Dan, JKA HQ) emphasized generating focused power and effective technique.
– Hakizume Yushi Sensei offered valuable instruction on improving kihon, kata, and kumite through detailed corrections and practical applications.

Training continued in the same format on the morning of May 3.

A total of 200 karateka from Mongolia, Japan, the Philippines, and Russia took part in the Gasshuku—setting a new attendance record for JKA Mongolia.

In the evening of May 3, a social gathering was held at the Honbu Dojo to celebrate the event’s success and encourage friendship among international participants.

May 4
The 1st JKA Mongolia International Karate Cup took place at the Ulaanbaatar Sports Complex. Over 200 competitors participated in kata and kumite, divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels across various age groups.
The event was widely covered by national media and recognized as the largest karate tournament ever held in Mongolia.

This successful international event reflects the rapid growth of JKA traditional karate in Mongolia and highlights the importance of global exchange in strengthening technique, spirit, and unity within the karate community.