Latest IFK News

International news from the Kudo International Federation

02/02/2026

General Information for Europe and Asia Cup

Detailed information regarding the Europe and Asia Cup has been published. Participants are requested to review the official guidelines for event preparation.

25/01/2026

Key Points of KIF Tournament Rule Revision from Referee's Perspective

The Kudo International Federation has published the essential points of the rule revision, with special attention to referee perspectives to ensure consistent application.

22/01/2026

Revision of the Workbook within the Referee Training Materials

The referee training workbook has been updated with the latest guidelines and procedures to improve the quality and consistency of refereeing.

19/01/2026

KUDO rank holders are now eligible for bonus points in recruitment exams for certain prefectural police forces in Japan

In Japan, KUDO rank holders can now receive bonus points during recruitment exams for certain prefectural police forces.

18/01/2026

General information for the European and Asian Cup

Publication of general information regarding the organization and participation in the European and Asian Cup scheduled for this year.

17/01/2026

The event outline for the "Azuma Cup"

The detailed outline for the Azuma Cup has been published, including schedules, categories, and registration procedures.

12/01/2026

The event schedule for the 2026 fiscal year has been posted

The official Kudo event schedule for the 2026 fiscal year is now available, including all international tournaments and seminars.

09/01/2026

Information on the 2026 European Kudo Junior Championships

Details regarding the 2026 European Kudo Junior Championships have been announced, with dates, venue, and participation requirements.

02/01/2026

New Year's Greetings from the Head Director

The IFK Head Director extends New Year greetings to the entire global Kudo community, sharing visions and goals for 2026.

24/12/2025

Two guidelines have been published

The IFK has published two new important guidelines regarding competition standards and refereeing procedures.

10/12/2025

Report on the Seminar in Brazil

Detailed report on the international seminar organized in Brazil, with participation from multiple countries and teaching of advanced techniques.

09/12/2025

Report on the Seminar in Algeria

Complete report on the successful seminar organized in Algeria, marking an important milestone in Kudo development in North Africa.

08/12/2025

The latest version of KIF Referee Training Materials have been added

Updated referee training materials with the latest revisions and improvements in evaluation procedures.

04/12/2025

Report on the events in Malta

Detailed report on the Kudo events organized in Malta, including competitions and training sessions.

01/12/2025

Posting of Ashi Barai Practice Videos

New training videos available on the Ashi Barai technique, presented by high-level experts to improve practitioners' skills.