ISKA Africa

Addis Abeba, Ethiopia;  Mr. Puro OKELO want to announce the Ethiopian Open in the capital Addis Abeba in July, 18th / 19th.  The full invitation with all details will be on-line soon here, please be  patient.

Cape Town, South Africa;  the dynamic twin Shihan Paul CAVE & Shihan Phil ANDERSON and their team promote in August 2010 the next DESTINY event in Cape town.

This DESTINY event is the the biggest and most prestigious martial arts tournament on the African continent, an OPEN tournament in that any Club / fighter may enter regardless of style. Last Year 900 (!) fighters from many countries World wide attend the Champion ship. Many divisions like point fighting, Light contact, breaking, Kata, x-treme kicking, grappling, Grand Champion and self defense.

The full invitation coming soon here, don´t miss it.

Destiny is also the qualifying tournament for the ISKA Kick boxing World Championship in Almeria in November as well as for the biggest tournament in the world, the famous US OPEN in Disney Land, Florida.

Younde, Cameron;  ISKA CAMERON president Guy Bertrand OLOMO and his team promote in May 28th -30th in Yaounde, Camerons capital City, the next big ISKA event in Africa. First information here, for further informations send mail directly to the promoter.

After Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Ghana and Egypt the next event 2010 sanctioned by ISKA AFRICA.

Don´t forget for the big event in South Africa in Summer , Destiny 2010. More details here.

Mr. Shunji Ishii has accepted the position as ISKA Director for Japan with immediate effect.

Mr. Shunji Ishii has been involved in the event production and public relations for the K-1 World Grand since 1993. He is a Director of FEG (Fighting Entertainment Group) which promotes K-1 events worldwide

He has a background in Kyokushin Karate going back to the early 1970’s he trained with his brother Master Kazuyoshi Ishii the founder of the K-1 World Grand Prix. He views Martial Arts as the Japanese ancient Bushido exist to raise himself mentally and physically, it should not be used for violence and threatening.  It is the most important to respect each other in the competition, and Win or lose is just caused in the process.

On accepting his new position he said I am honored to be the National Director of ISKA for Japan, one of the time-honored organizations.  I truly take my responsibilities and duties seriously.

Kinshasa, D.R. Congo;  Mr. Ebete TAMPWO from the local Kyokushin Karate federation in Kinshasa request for new membership in ISKA AFRICAN federation.

Mr. Tampwo will join Uganda open inFebruary 27th / 28th  next Year and also the ISKA World Champion ship in November 2010 in Almeria, Spain.

In short time we will find the new fighters from D.R.C.  in our ranking and also stories, news and photos in the gallery.

We will make of course a link to his web site, please be patient.

Ravenna, Italy;  after the resignation of former ISKA ITALY president Mr. Scrocchia  we have a new leadership in Italy.

Dott. Giandomenico BELLETTINI is new ISKA ITALY president, Franco MAGNO Vice president. Furthermore Severino MAGNO, Paolo GHERARDI, Tommaso D´ADAMO are managers in the board of directors.

Dott. Bellettini is active in Kick boxing for many Years, he is well know and respected in the martial arts.

ISKA AFRICA welcomes the new Italian team.

Kampala, Uganda; ISKA UGANDA president Mr. Hasan SEKRIME  from UKBF ( Uganda Kickboxing federation) want to invite everybody to international Uganda Open tournament in Uganda capital Kampala.

Many African countries showed already their interest to support the event and to send big and strong teams. This is a perfect opportunity to select your African national team for the upcoming ISKA World Champion ships in Almeria, Spain, November 2nd -7th.

For the referee is an international referee seminar scheduled , to get and extend  their license. Get in contact with UKBF and Mr. SEKRIME for Visa matters and Hotel booking. Full information to download in pdf file here.

Hope to see you all in Kampala.

Szentes, Hungary;  ISKA HUNGARY president Mr. Emil KISS wants to announce the last tournament of the Year in Hungary, International martial arts open in all disciplines.  The best Hungarian fighters and teams from Ukraine, Poland, Austria, Serbia and more will participate on this event. Don´t miss the chance to prepare your team for the upcoming World Champion ships in Almeria, Spain.

Addis Abeba, Ethiopia;  Mr. president Puro OKELE from AMAA federation in Ethiopia request for new membership in ISKA AFRICAN federation.

Ethiopian Kickboxing federation want to promote a tournament in July In the Addis Abeba. More details about coming soon.

We made already a link to his web site, just have a look.

Kampla, Uganda;  UGANDA KICKBOXING FEDERATION {UKBF}

This is the only sole sports body which runs and control kickboxing &oriental sport in Uganda

It is fully affiliated with National sports council Ministry o Sports Uganda, and also Recognized by the Uganda Olympic Committee. Our federation has a well organized leadership, elected in the seating of the General assembly from 20 clubs all over Uganda.

{UKBF} under the leadership of:

Mr. Sekirime Hassan president

Mr. Kasaata Joseph vice president

Mr. Gombya Eddie organizing /competition secretary

Mr. Mayanja Davis general secretary

Mr. Hussein Zikusooka treasurer

The Federation have so far participated in both local and in many international events

also to note UKBF has a well established lay out annual organizational programmers, including national kick boxing leagues, kings cup, national challanges, international and many other events .

it is are pleasure to affiliate into ISKA AFRICA, and promise to work hand in hand to promote our sport in AFRICA and the World.

See the photo here

1 .A PHOTO OF THE PRESIDENT MR .SSEKIRIME HASSAN SEATED IN FEDERATIONS OFFICE, WHILE REFRESHING

2. GROUP PHOTO FOR UKBF EXECUTIVE IN HOTEL AFRICANA AFTER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

3. MR GOMBYA EDDIE HOLDING A MICROPHONE, WELLCOMING VISITORS FROM RUSSIA LOOKING IS MR SSEKIRIME

4 .LAST NATIONAL KICK BOXING GROUP PHOTO AFTER NATIONAL KICKBOXING LEAGUE FINALS, WERE UPDF CLUB AWARDED THE OVERALL WINNER