On February 20-23, 2025, the international Kyokushin Karate and Kickboxing SENSHI Camp will take place in Varna, Bulgaria.
As previously reported, 10 legendary martial arts instructors will lead the training sessions, including Shihan Nicholas Pettas, Ernesto Hoost, Shihan Semmy Schilt, Albert Kraus, Andy Souwer, Sensei Tariel Nikoleishvili, Sensei Zahari Damyanov, Sensei Jan Soukup, Sensei Petar Martinov, and Yusuke Fujii.
Now, two more Kyokushin karate icons have been confirmed to join the event. The President of KWU SENSHI, Shihan Akira Masuda, and Shihan Ryu Narushima will also be among the instructors.
Shihan Akira Masuda (Japan) – President of KWU SENSHI
- All Japan Champion (1990)
- Completed the 100-man kumite (1991)
- 2nd place at the 5th World Championship (1991)
- 3rd place at the 4th World Open Championship (1987)
Shihan Ryu Narushima – Member of the KWU SENSHI Board
- 8th place at the 7th World Open Tournament (1999)
- Champion of the 16th All Japan Weight Tournament (1999)
- 3rd place at the 1st World Weight Tournament (1997)
- Champion of the 12th and 13th All Japan Weight Tournaments
- 2nd place at the 11th All Japan Weight Tournament (1994)
With such an outstanding lineup of instructors, the SENSHI Camp 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for martial arts enthusiasts.
