From May 21–24, 2026, the 4th JKA Mongolia Gasshuku and 2nd JKA Mongolia International Karate Cup 2026 were successfully held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, organized by JKA Mongolia.

The event welcomed special guest instructor Igarashi Tatsuro Sensei from Japan, together with participants and athletes from Japan, Russia, and across Mongolia.

The three-day gasshuku focused on the importance of correct lower body usage in JKA Karate. Participants trained through all Shitei and Sentei kata while receiving detailed technical corrections and explanations from Igarashi Sensei.

A major focus of the seminar was improving stance stability, proper use of the back leg, and creating stronger connection with the floor through correct foot usage, balance, hip connection, and movement efficiency. Participants practiced various exercises designed to improve body connection, power generation, technical precision, and overall karate performance.

Special attention was also given to kumite development, including timing, distance control, explosiveness, efficient movement, and proper body connection during attacks and counterattacks. The seminar provided many valuable technical insights and methods to improve kihon, kata, and kumite.

The event concluded with the 2nd JKA Mongolia International Karate Cup, which gathered a record number of more than 220 athletes from Mongolia, Japan, and Russia. The tournament featured kata and kumite divisions conducted under JKA competition rules and conditions.

Divisions were organized according to age, gender, and skill level, allowing athletes of different backgrounds and experience levels to compete fairly while gaining valuable international tournament experience.

The tournament showcased fighting spirit, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the day.

The event also received media coverage from major Mongolian television channels and news media, highlighting the continued growth and development of JKA Karate in Mongolia.

The presence of Igarashi Tatsuro Sensei as VIP guest made the event especially meaningful and further strengthened international friendship and cooperation through karate.

JKA Mongolia sincerely thanks all instructors, referees, volunteers, athletes, parents, supporters, and sponsors who contributed to making this event possible.