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Good luck to our Warrior, Markas, represeing EMAR Dojo at Baltic Cup in Lithuania today 💪

🔥 VIP GUEST INSTRUCTOR – EMAR DOJO SUMMER CAMP 2026 🔥

We are honoured to announce our next VIP Guest Instructor for the EMAR Dojo Summer Camp – Sensei Krasimira Komanova🔥💪

Sensei Krasimira is an accomplished international Kyokushin competitor, highly qualified coach, and sports professional with extensive experience at World, European, and National level competitions.

🏆 COMPETITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS

🥉 3rd Place – World Cup, Japan (Open Weight Category) – 2018

🥉 3rd Place – KWU World Cup, Varna, Bulgaria – 2017

🥈 Runner-Up – European Championship, Kaliningrad, Russia – 2018

🥈 Runner-Up – European Championship, Baku, Azerbaijan – 2014

🥉 3rd Place – European Championship, Varna, Bulgaria – 2018

🥉 3rd Place – European Championship, Kielce, Poland – 2012

🥇 Balkan Champion, Arad, Romania – 2011

🥇 National Champion Bulgaria – 2018

🎓 EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from the National Sports Academy with a Coaching Profile

• Specialist training in:

Mobility and Movement Development

Functional Strength & Conditioning

Recovery and Regeneration Training

Pilates

🥋 WHAT TO EXPECT

During the camp, Sensei Krasimira will share her knowledge and experience gained from competing at the highest international level. Students will learn valuable technical details, movement efficiency, training methodology, competition preparation, and practical exercises used by elite athletes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn from a World Cup and European Championship medallist who combines high-level competitive experience with professional coaching education.

We look forward to welcoming Sensei Krasimira to EMAR Dojo and learning from one of Bulgaria's finest Kyokushin athletes.

EMAr Dojo Summer Camp - experience of a life time 💥💪

Osu!

Congratulations to our new Nidans! (Second degree black belt)

🥋 Senpai Pavel🥋

🥋 Senpai Gilles🥋

🥋 Senpai Aravinda🥋

All three successfully passed their Nidan grading in January this year — a remarkable achievement that reflects years of discipline, hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering spirit.

We are honoured to have them in our dojo. They lead by example every day, inspiring our younger students through their dedication, humility, leadership, and never-give-up attitude.

They have become an integral part of our dojo's success and have played a huge role in building the strong, supportive, and united team we are today.

Kyokushin Karate is a beautiful lifelong journey of perfecting both body and spirit, constantly striving to become the best version of ourselves.

Senpai Pavel, Senpai Gilles, and Senpai Aravinda embody these values and remind us that with commitment, patience, and determination, anything is possible.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our President, Shihan Judd Reid Judd Reid CHIKARA from Melbourne, Australia, and Chikara International for their constant support, guidance, and commitment to our dojo🙏💪

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.

The journey continues.

Osu! 👊🔥🥋🏆

🔥 SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We are delighted to announce our next confirmed guest instructor at EMAR Summer Camp – Sensei IVAN KOMANOV, one of Bulgaria's most accomplished Kyokushin Karate athletes and Instructors.

Ivan brings with him a wealth of international experience and an outstanding competitive record:

🏆 World Vice-Champion (2018) 🥉

2-Time World Championship Bronze Medalist

🥇 2-Time European Champion

🥈 4-Time European Vice-Champion

🥉 4-Time European Championship Bronze Medalist

Austria Cup Champion 🏆

Spanish Cup Champion🏆

🥇 12-Time Bulgarian National Champion

🏆 4-Time Vereya Cup Champion

🎖 Master of Sport Award (2015)

🎖 Best Karateka Award (2006)

What makes Sensei Ivan truly special is not only his remarkable competitive achievements, but also his unique teaching style.

Throughout the years, he has helped develop numerous national and international champions!

His master classes are known for their unique approach to teaching, where complex techniques and concepts are broken down in a way that can be understood and applied by everyone — from complete beginners to experienced competitors and top-level fighters striving for international success.

In addition to technical skills, Sensei Ivan will share valuable insights into the mindset of a successful fighter. He will focus on developing mental toughness, resilience, and the ability to stay composed when the pressure is at its highest.

Students will learn how to manage tournament stress, remain focused when things get heated, and most importantly, how to execute techniques effectively under pressure — a skill that often separates good fighters from great ones.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn from an elite-level competitor who has achieved success at the highest levels of Kyokushin Karate. Sensei Ivan's technical knowledge, fighting experience, discipline, and winning mindset will undoubtedly inspire and benefit everyone attending the summer camp!

We are honoured to welcome him to EMAR Summer Camp and look forward to an unforgettable training experience 🔥💪

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8 Trophies for EMAR Dojo from International Tournaments in Just 1 Week! 🔥🎊🏆💪

EMAR Dojo has won an incredible 8 trophies in just one week from some of the most prestigious international events in the Kyokushin calendar.

Our team secured 4 trophies from 6 fighters at the highly respected BKG International Tournament in London, and less than a week later, our warriors added another 4 trophies from 9 fighters on the biggest stage of them all – the World Cup in Spain.

At EMAR Dojo, we train with purpose. These outstanding results are the product of the collective effort, dedication, and commitment of everyone in our dojo. Every training session, every challenge overcome, and every extra ounce of effort contributes to achievements like these.

Consistent effort brings consistent results 💪🔥

Few days of well deserved celebragions for the success of our dojo and then it's straight back to work as we prepare for the EMAR Dojo Summer Camp in Bulgaria next month.

The camp promises to be another unforgettable experience, featuring world-class Instructors in Kyokushin Karate, Wrestling, MMA, Calisthenics, and Boxing.

Osu! 👊🏆🔥

Phenomenal team GB and EMAR Dojo at the KWF World Cup in Spain this past weekend.

Our Fighters won 4 trophies 💪🏆🎊

Karate is Friendship 🤩

Well done to our girls, Mariana and Bella, for their exceptional performance at the Kyokuahin World Cup in Spain🔥💪🏆

4 TROPHIES and a phenomenal performance for EMAR Dojo at the Kyokushin World Cup in Spain today! 🇪🇸🎊

🏆🥈 Izabella – Runner-Up World Champion and heartbreaking final. Izabella was leading the fight before receiving two illegal punches to the throat, which severely affected her breathing and ability to continue. An outstanding performance and a true warrior spirit.

🥉🏆Omar – 3rd in the World Lost a very close semi-final that could have gone either way. A fantastic achievement on the world stage.

🥉🏆 Mariana – 3rd in the World After an incredible battle against the reigning World Champion, many believed Mariana won the first half of the fight. A tremendous performance against one of the best fighters in the world.

🥉🏆 Ethan – 3rd in the World Only defeated in the semi-final by the reigning World Champion after a tough and highly competitive fight.

Our other fighters also performed brilliantly. They fought with courage, heart, and determination, leaving everything on the tatami. Competing under rules that did not allow low kicks for under 14s and against some of the most experienced fighters in the world was a huge challenge, but every one of them represented our dojo with pride.

A massive thank you to our instructors Ssnpai Martynas, Senpai Gilles, and Senpai Rabie for looking after and supporting our fighters throughout the event.

We would also like to thank Shihan Wai, Head Coach of Team GB, for his guidance, dedication, and the countless hours he invests in helping our students reach their potential.

To come away with 4 World Cup trophies from 9 students (considering that this was the first ever big tournament for half of them) is an incredible achievement and something our entire EMAR family can be truly proud of.

Now it's time to celebrate this huge success.

Osu! 🥋🏆🇬🇧

Our team is in Spain 🔥💪

Weight-ins and medical checks are done and dusted.

Months of hard work, sacrifice, and preparation have led to this moment.

Today, it's time to step onto the tatami and leave it all out there.

The fighters are ready. The stage is set.

Time to do the Japanese dance called Kyokushin 💥

Osu!