A historic day for Shinzen Dojo Berlin
Am Saturday, den 8. November 2025, nahm das Shinzen Dojo Berlin – als Mitglied des IKO World Zen‑Kyokushin Verbandes – beim 1. Zen-Kyokushin European Cup in Bydgoszcz, Polen, teil. Eine besondere Premiere: über 400 Teilnehmer aus zahlreichen europäischen Ländern kämpften in diesem neuen Format.
Guests of honor of world-class rank
For Europe and Poland, this tournament was something unique – with guests of honor present:
- Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa, President of the organization, a living legend of Kyokushin.
- Shihan Shigeo Niitsu, Tokyo representative, also an outstanding personality in the style.
Their presence gave the tournament special meaning and showed the great international orientation of Zen-Kyokushin.
Our commitment – with heart and courage
Shinzen Dojo Berlin was represented by a strong fighter:
- Jessica Stazkiewicz, girls category under 10 years, +40 kg.
Although Jessica was eliminated in the 1st round due to a head strike (Wazari), we are not disappointed – but motivated and full of pride.
Because Kyokushin means: never give up.
OSU no Seishin!
Seminar with depth
Directly following the competition, the seminar began under the leadership of Soshi Hasegawa.
Ein Highlight: nicht nur Karate-Technik, sondern Budo-Philosophy – Soshi betonte mehrfach, dass er einer der letzten Schüler direkt von Sosai Masutatsu Oyama ist (dessen Gründung des Stils im Jahr 1957 die Basis bildete).
The history and development of the Kyokushin style as well as its future were impressively conveyed – and we now look forward with full energy to the Kyu and Dan examinations that will take place today and tomorrow.
What do we take with us?
- The international stage shows: our dojo belongs to the big Kyokushin family.
- Experiences like these promote growth – technical, mental, communal.
- Defeats are also part of the path – they motivate further, strengthen the spirit.
Outlook
We thank Sensei Jaroslaw Remus as well as the Polish team for the hospitality, the professional organization, as well as the presence of the Japanese delegation Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa and Shihan Shigeo Niitsu.
We look forward to the upcoming examinations and further seminars under the World Zen-Kyokushin umbrella organization.
OSU!
