Federation
Canadian
Karate
International
Kyokushin
Who Are We?
We are a not-for-profit organization. Under the IKO Nakamura banner, we try to bring together dojos with the same passion: to promote the teaching of Kyokushin karate by making it accessible to all, man, woman, child, of course, but also to people with physical or mental disabilities, and regardless of social status.
We are convinced of the benefits of daily martial art such as Kyokushin karate.
Mission
Although our mission is to develop our territory by opening new centres (dojos) or by integrating existing centers into our federation, our first mission is to provide professional, structured and quality education, obviously in agreement and supervised by the parent company, Honbu, IKO Nakamura.
Vision
Our vision is, through the learning and practice of Kyokushin karate, to forge the bodies and minds of our members and students, in order to make them citizens of the world, without prejudice or discrimination. In order for them to become ambassadors of peace promoting international friendship.
THE ORGANIZATION
IKO NAKAMURA
Nakamura Kyokushin International
The International Kyokushin Karate Federation (KIK) is supervised by the organization IKO Nakamura (International Kyokushin Organisation Nakamura). Nakamura has been in existence in Japan for more than 40 years, with more than 600 dojos worldwide. In recent years, following strong demand, the organization has been forced to develop the international side by establishing itself in various countries, including Canada.
Sosui Makoto Nakamura
Sosui Makoto Nakamura is head of the IKO Nakamura federation. Involved in martial arts from an early age, he had the privilege of training at the Honbu in Tokyo and was taught by Sosai Mas Oyama. He is the only one who has achieved the feat of being two-time world champion at the All Japan Tournament, in 1979 and 1984.
He moved to Kobe in the early 1980s to promote Kyokushin karate in the region. Currently, IKO Nakamura manages more than 70 dojos in Japan and operates in more than 30 countries.
NakaMURA Daihyo Masanaga
As president of IKO Nakamura, he manages the national operations of the entire organization and organizes seminars around the world to promote Kyokushin karate. Its mission is to make the link between the dojos of the organization and to share the techniques and knowledge necessary to teach Kyokushin karate. It is thanks to the many seminars he has given around the world that dojo directors can transmit quality traditional karate.
SHIHAN TATS NAKAMURA
Shihan Tats Nakamura, international secretary of the IKO Nakamura federation, was born in Japan in 1967. He began karate at the age of 15 and obtained the rank of black belt in 1987. He was later appointed director of the Amagasaki dojo in Japan and this experience served as the basis for his teaching. In 1991 he immigrated to Canada and opened a new dojo in Vancouver in June 1992. He has been training in Kyokushin Karate for 34 years in the IKO and holds the rank of 7th dan. He shares his skills and experience with passion.
SHIHAN PIERRE CATAFORD
Shihan Pierre Cataford, 6th dan, is the division head of the Kyokushin Nakamura International Karate Federation in Canada. During his career, he has trained with several world masters and world champions in Kyokushin karate, such as André Gilbert, Bobby Low, Akiyoshi Matsui, Kengi Midori, Katsuhito Gorai, Royama Hatsuo, Franscisco Filho, Emil Kostov, Gergana Kostova, Garry O’Neil and Hitoshi Kiyama. Shihan Pierre Cataford stands out for his technical knowledge and mastery of his Teaching of Kyokushin Karate.
Federation Canadian
Kyokushin International Karate
Founding members
Pierre Cataford
Founding member
Shihan Pierre Cataford 6th dan, Division Head for Canada.
Serge Provencher
Founding member
Shihan Serge Provencher 5th dan, dojos de Varennes and Ste-Julie.
Pierre Rouillier
Founding member
Shihan Pierre Rouiller 5th dan, Dojo de St-Bruno.
K ARATE
I NTERNATIONAL
K YOKUSHIN
As part of our team, you will be affiliated with the international Karate kyokushinkai Nakamura (IKO) organization to obtain official certificates and belts from Japan. Your territory will be protected.
You will also receive the complete syllabus of techniques taught according to the belt levels, an access to the federation website to view all the katas to be taught. You will also have access to continuous training by participating in development seminars for both students and dojo principals.
Certificate from Japan
Internationally recognized
Techniques taught
Official syllabus of the organization
Shared knowledge
Katas and kihons in videos
Kyokushin Seminars
Development seminars
Which defines us.
We are here to share our knowledge and experience of martial arts.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy and message we want to convey to our members, through the teaching of Kyokushin karate, is that everyone realizes that the ultimate goal of our existence is to become a better person.
THE PRINCIPLES
The fundamental principles of our federation come directly from the nine virtues of the Bushido (the way of the warrior): honor, fidelity, sincerity, courage, goodness, righteousness respect and self-control.
EVOLUTION
With K.I.K., everyone can evolve and aspire to surpass themselves. Whether through competition, teaching, becoming a dojo director, as an umpire or, simply as karateka, we offer all the tools to succeed.
TEACHING
For us, it is essential that the teaching of Kyokushin karate be done in an atmosphere of respect and trust. It is in such a climate that the teaching of a martial art as demanding as Kyokushin is made possible.
CONTINUOUS TRAINING
In our federation, it is not only the students who receive karate training, but all the teachers. Our international internships and seminars allow the senseis to keep up to date and maintain the passion, the flame of Kyokushin karate.
ADAPTATION
Karate is evolving and has to adapt to modern society. Some styles have completely distorted the essence of martial arts to turn it into a sport. Others are limited to remaining rooted in tradition. We are trying to find a middle ground.
Join us
If you own a dojo and would like information to join our federation, just follow the link below.
New Dojo
It’s not easy to open a new dojo. It’s possible with our federation. We have the resources and knowledge to help you get started.
The territory
Canadian Karate Federation Kyokushin represents IKO Nakamura in Canada
Events
Would you like to participate in our events such as seminars or competitions? You can contact us to receive the information.
KIK NAKAMURA
Canada
Our secondary mission is to expand our territory by opening new centres (dojos) or by integrating existing centres that join our federation and to involve other dojos in our events.
Kyokushin Karate
The path to the ultimate truth
Sosai Masutatsu Oyama
Kyokushin karate was created in 1964 by Masutatsu Oyama, and today it is the most practiced karate style in the world, with more than twenty million karatekas across 5 continents. Kyokushin karate is based on combat…
Kyokushin today
Today many Kyokushin groups around the world have decided to take an interest in the thinking and philosophy of Kyokushin karate and to learn from it about self-improvement and discipline…
Passage and requirements
Belts are a way to differentiate the level reached by each karateka during its evolution. Beginner or expert, throughout your life, you can learn new techniques and thus improve your karate…
Karate International Kyokushin Nakamura Canada
Federation
Canadian
Karate
International
Kyokushin
Who Are We?
We are a not-for-profit organization. Under the IKO Nakamura banner, we try to bring together dojos with the same passion: to promote the teaching of Kyokushin karate by making it accessible to all, man, woman, child, of course, but also to people with physical or mental disabilities, and regardless of social status.
We are convinced of the benefits of daily martial art such as Kyokushin karate.
Mission
Although our mission is to develop our territory by opening a new centre (dojo) or by integrating existing centres into our federation, our first mission is to provide professional, structured and quality education, obviously in agreement and supervised by the parent company, Honbu, IKO Nakamura.
Vision
Our vision is, through the learning and practice of Kyokushin karate, to forge the bodies and minds of our members and students, in order to make them citizens of the world, without prejudice or discrimination. In order for them to become ambassadors of peace promoting international friendship.
THE ORGANIZATION
IKO NAKAMURA
Nakamura
International
Kyokushin
The International Kyokushin Karate Federation (KIK) is supervised by the organization IKO Nakamura (International Kyokushin Organisation Nakamura). Nakamura has been in existence in Japan for more than 40 years, with more than 600 dojos worldwide. In recent years, following strong demand, the organization has been forced to develop the international side by establishing itself in various countries, including Canada.
Sosui Makoto Nakamura
Sosui Makoto Nakamura is head of the IKO Nakamura federation. Involved in martial arts from an early age, he had the privilege of training at the Honbu in Tokyo and was taught by Sosai Mas Oyama. He is the only one who has achieved the feat of being two-time world champion at the All Japan Tournament, in 1979 and 1984.
He moved to Kobe in the early 1980s to promote Kyokushin karate in the region. Currently, IKO Nakamura manages more than 70 dojos in Japan and operates in more than 30 countries.
NakaMURA Daihyo Masanaga
As president of IKO Nakamura, he manages the national operations of the entire organization and organizes seminars around the world to promote Kyokushin karate. Its mission is to make the link between the dojos of the organization and to share the techniques and knowledge necessary to teach Kyokushin karate. It is thanks to the many seminars he has given around the world that dojo directors can transmit quality traditional karate.
SHIHAN TATS NAKAMURA
Shihan Tats Nakamura, international secretary of the IKO Nakamura federation, was born in Japan in 1967. He began karate at the age of 15 and obtained the rank of black belt in 1987. He was later appointed director of the Amagasaki dojo in Japan and this experience served as the basis for his teaching. In 1991 he immigrated to Canada and opened a new dojo in Vancouver in June 1992. He has been training in Kyokushin Karate for 34 years in the IKO and holds the rank of 7th dan. He shares his skills and experience with passion.
SHIHAN PIERRE CATAFORD
Shihan Pierre Cataford, 6th dan, is the division head of the Kyokushin Nakamura International Karate Federation in Canada. During his career, he has trained with several world masters and world champions in Kyokushin karate, such as André Gilbert, Bobby Low, Akiyoshi Matsui, Kengi Midori, Katsuhito Gorai, Royama Hatsuo, Franscisco Filho, Emil Kostov, Gergana Kostova, Garry O’Neil and Hitoshi Kiyama. Shihan Pierre Cataford stands out for his technical knowledge and mastery of his Teaching of Kyokushin Karate.
Federation Canadian
Kyokushin International Karate
Founding members
Pierre Cataford
Founding member
Shihan Pierre Cataford 6th dan, Division Head for Canada.
Serge Provencher
Founding member
Shihan Serge Provencher 5th dan, dojos de Varennes and Ste-Julie.
Pierre Rouillier
Founding member
Shihan Pierre Rouiller 5th dan, Dojo de St-Bruno.
K ARATE
I NTERNATIONAL
K YOKUSHIN
As part of our team, you will be affiliated with the international Karate kyokushinkai Nakamura (IKO) organization to obtain official certificates and belts from Japan. Your territory will be protected.
You will also receive the complete syllabus of techniques taught according to the belt levels, an access to the federation website to view all the katas to be taught. You will also have access to continuous training by participating in development seminars for both students and dojo principals.
Certificate from Japan
Internationally recognized
Techniques taught
Official syllabus of the organization
Shared knowledge
Katas and kihons in videos
Kyokushin Seminars
Development seminars
Which defines us.
We are here to share our knowledge and experience of martial arts.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy and message we want to convey to our members, through the teaching of Kyokushin karate, is that everyone realizes that the ultimate goal of our existence is to become a better person.
THE PRINCIPLES
The fundamental principles of our federation come directly from the nine virtues of the Bushido (the way of the warrior): honor, fidelity, sincerity, courage, goodness, righteousness respect and self-control.
EVOLUTION
With K.I.K., everyone can evolve and aspire to surpass themselves. Whether through competition, teaching, becoming a dojo director, as an umpire or, simply as karateka, we offer all the tools to succeed.
TEACHING
For us, it is essential that the teaching of Kyokushin karate be done in an atmosphere of respect and trust. It is in such a climate that the teaching of a martial art as demanding as Kyokushin is made possible.
CONTINUOUS TRAINING
In our federation, it is not only the students who receive karate training, but all the teachers. Our international internships and seminars allow the senseis to keep up to date and maintain the passion, the flame of Kyokushin karate.
ADAPTATION
Karate is evolving and has to adapt to modern society. Some styles have completely distorted the essence of martial arts to turn it into a sport. Others are limited to remaining rooted in tradition. We are trying to find a middle ground.
Join us
If you own a dojo and would like information to join our federation, just follow the link below.
New Dojo
It’s not easy to open a new dojo. It’s possible with our federation. We have the resources and knowledge to help you get started.
The territory
Canadian Karate Federation Kyokushin represents IKO Nakamura in Canada
Events
Would you like to participate in our events such as seminars or competitions? You can contact us to receive the information.
KIK NAKAMURA
Canada
Our secondary mission is to expand our territory by opening a new centre (dojo) or by integrating existing centres that join our federation and to involve other dojos in our events.
Kyokushin Karate
The path to the ultimate truth
Sosai Masutatsu Oyama
Kyokushin karate was created in 1964 by Masutatsu Oyama, and today it is the most practiced karate style in the world, with more than twenty million karatekas across 5 continents. Kyokushin karate is based on combat…
Kyokushin today
Today many Kyokushin groups around the world have decided to take an interest in the thinking and philosophy of Kyokushin karate and to learn from it about self-improvement and discipline…
Passage and requirements
Belts are a way to differentiate the level reached by each karateka during its evolution. Beginner or expert, throughout your life, you can learn new techniques and thus improve your karate…
Karate International Kyokushin Nakamura Canada