THE 21st IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 21-27 April 2025 Caldas da Rainha, Portugal CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS THE 21st IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO | KATA | WEAPON KATA | KATA SYNCRON | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO| SEMI-KEMPO | FULL-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata |…
THE 20th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 22-28 April 2024Antalya, Turkiye CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS THE 20th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 OFFICIAL RESULTS Will be published soon.
EUROPEAN KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 07-14 October 2023Antalya, Turkiye CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS EUROPEAN KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO| KATA | KATA SYNCRON | WEAPON KATA | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO| SEMI-KEMPO | FULL-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata | 10-12 y.o. | Female 1. Georgescu Rebecca…
THE 19th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 24 – 30 April 2023Caldas da Rainha, Portugal CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS THE 19th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO| KATA | KATA SYNCRON | WEAPON KATA | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO | SEMI-KEMPO | FULL-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | KEMPO KICK | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata | 10-12 y.o. | Female 1.…
The Adapted Kempo Championship is back for it’s 3rd edition! The adapted kempo has been a truly fulfilling project that had an amazing growth in the last years. We’re looking foward for this year’s event! OFFICIAL RESULTS Download Official Results
1st International Open Kempo Cup – IKF 2023 OFFICIAL RESULTS
Welcome to the IKF European Kempo Championships 2022, from the 24th to the 30th, held in the beautiful city of Antalya, Turkiye! Good luck all!
Welcome Mr. Himdad Ali Hassan, our new IKF Kempo representative in Iraq! We send all our gratitude and respect to all Iraqi high officials, for supporting Mr. Himdad Ali Hassan’s efforts for establishing a strong Kempo Federation in Iraq, as His Excellency, Mr. Raad Hammoudi, the President of the National Olympic Committee of Iraq, His…
Kenitra will be the host of the next Kempo seminar, held under the guidance of His Excellency, Dr. Amatto Zaharia, the President of IKF, together with the World MMA Champions, Yamato Zaharia and Yani Zaharia. Congratulations Master Ahmed Nahal for your hard work and dedication! Good luck all!
WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2022CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 Hammamet-Tunisia OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO| KATA | KATA SYNCRON | WEAPON KATA | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO | SEMI-KEMPO | FULL–KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | MMA | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata | 10-12 y.o. | Female 1. Georgescu Rebecca (ROMANIA) 2. Georgescu Catia (ROMANIA) 3. Mayar Khouildi (TUNISIA) 3. Alaa Channoufi (TUNISIA) . Kata | 14-16 y.o.…
WORLD KEMPO CUP – 2022CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS WORLD KEMPO CUP – 2022 Hammamet-Tunisia OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO CUP| KATA | FIGHTING KEMPO CUP | SEMI-KEMPO | FULL-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata | 12-14 y.o. | Female 1. Maria Máximo (PORTUGAL) 2. Maria Cardoso (PORTUGAL) 3. Rana Karkar (TUNISIA) 3. Luz Rodrigues (PORTUGAL). Kata | 10-12…
The 2nd IKF World Adaptado Kempo Championships will be organized in Caldras da Rainha, Portugal, in between 10 – 13 March 2022. Good luck to all!
The 1st IKF Asian Kempo Championships will be organized in Indonesia, in between 29 June – 07 July 2022, inside of the KORMI GAMES, under the high patronage of TAFISA (IOC). Welcome to all asian countries! Good luck all!
OLYMPIC CHANNEL BROADCASTER FOR UTS WORLD YOUTH VIRTUAL FESTIVAL 2021 The Olympic Channel is once again joining forces with the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival organisers to use their multi-platform global media destination to share the spirit of the youth of the world. The 2021 UTS World Youth Virtual festival will be held be once again…
The 17th IKF World Kempo Championships ended succesfully in between 21-31 October 2021 in Antalya-Turkey. CLASIFICATIONS ON NATIONS TRADITIONAL KEMPO| KATA | KATA SYNCRONIZED | WEAPON KATA | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO | SUBMISSION | SEMI-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | FULL-KEMPO | MMA | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata/Female/12-14 y.o.1. Hainagiu Daria (ROMANIA)2. Esmagul Kabuk (TURKEY)3. Beyza Yiyin (TURKEY)3. Sofia Ponce (MEXICO) Kata/Female/14-16 y.o.1. Hainagiu Daria (ROMANIA)2. Stoica Gianina…
The 2nd IKF World E-Kempo Championships 02-03.April.2021 OFFICIAL RESULTS
Welcome to the 2nd IKF World E-Kempo Championships 2021. For the official invitation, registrations and assistance, please contact IKF Organizing Committee at: info@e-kempo.com. Good luck all!
IOC’S PRESIDENT HIGHLIGHTS INCREASED ROLE OF SPORT AND SOLIDARITY IN THE NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE In his New Year’s video message sent to the Olympic community today, President Thomas Bach recalls how the role of sport in different aspects of society has been strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The role of sport for physical and mental…
(Lisbon, 18-20.06.2021) Due to Pandemic Covid-19 restrictions, the TAFISA KEMPO GAMES have been postponed to 18-24.June.2021, still in Lisbon. IKF welcomes all Kempo/Kenpo styles from all over the world to join us for participating in TAFISA GAMES 2021. UNITED FOR THE OLYMPIC DREAM!
The IKF World Kempo Championships is the gold event of the year for the sport of Kempo. In 2021 this gold event will take place in between 18-24 October 2021 in the great contry of Tunisia, being organized in the best touristic location, Hammamet. Stay tuned for more informations!
For the first time in the history of Kempo, after a hard world and dedication of the IKF members, this amazing mixed martial combat sport have been included in the official programme of TAFISA GAMES, under the International Olympic Committee. IKF welcomes all Kempo/Kenpo styles from all over the world to join us for participating…
Congratulations to FPLK – Kempo for becoming the official proud member of the National Paralympic Committee of Portugal! Respect President Prof. Bruno Rebelo and your amazing crew for this gold achievement! See all of you soon in TAFISA KEMPO GAMES! Good luck all!
Master Jose Maria Mendez Lope have been re-elected and will continue his excellent work as Director of the National Kenpo Department, by the decision of Spanish Federation. Congratulations and good luck!
(11.11.2020) Great achievements of IKF sport of Kempo in Portugal, by becoming fully NOC recognized. Congratulations FPL-Kempo for becoming a proud member of the National Olympic Committee of Portugal! Amazing achievement after decades of hard working and dedication for promoting and developing KEMPO as an official sport worldwide. UNITED FOR THE OLYMPIC DREAM!
(26.10.2020) It is a sad day for the world of Kempo as long as today, GM Mohammed Sellem, the pioneer of Kempo in Maroc, passed away. He was a great friend, a wonderful person and a great mentor for Kempo Maroc. We will keep his memory alive in our hearts. He will be missed by…
Congratulations IKF KEMPO INDONESIA for keeping focused on trainings during this pandemic Covid-19 period! See you soon on the mat!
The General Association of Asia-Pacific Sports included IKF as an official member, among with other very strong and prestigious international sport federations as IJF (Judo), IWF (Weightlifting), etc. IKF is getting more and more recogniton in the field of international sports. Stay tuned…
(IKF, 11.03.2020) Due to outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) worldwide, in order to protect the safety of our athletes, coaches and supporters, it was taken the decision of cancelling all IKF international Kempo sport events till 31.May.2020. The 17th IKF World Kempo Championships will be postponed and organized in between 21-27.September.2020, in the same amazing location…
(06.02.2020) KEMPO INDONESIA,fully- recognized by the National Olympic Committee, have been accepted as a proud member of the International Kempo Federation representing the great country of Indonesia. Congratulations!
(IKF, 23.12.2019) Step by step the International Kempo Federation is getting more and more recogniton in the field of international sports. This time, CSIT, another olympic recognized organization aproved Kempo in its programme. We are on the real way…
Congratulation KEMPO INDIA! Good luck Dr. Ravi Lalwani for promoting anddeveloping KEMPO as a national recognized combat martial sport in India!
Bizerte, 14.05.2017 Another huge Kempo event organized by Kempo Tunisia, Master Belhay Trifi and Master walid Tahri, in Bizert, Tunisia. Congratulations and good luck all!
Kempo have a brilliant future in the great country of Maroc. Congratulations and good luck all!
Mr. Amatto Zaharia, the IKF President, sustained the 1st IKF Kempo Referee Course in Chishinau, the capital city of Moldavia. By the participation of very enthusiastic Kempo referees and judgeshad, this very first event have been a great success. Congratulations and good luck all!
Bizerte,26.03.2017 Organized impeccable by UTKAD and its President, Master Belhay Trifi, the regional Kempo championships have been a real success for promoting and developing IKF activities in this region. Congratulations and good luck all!
Mr. Amatto Zaharia, the IKF President, had an official meeting with the state secretary of the Tunisian ministry of sports for promoting and developing the mixed martial combat sport as an official sport in Tunisia. Good luck KEMPO TUNISIA!
Maroc, 15.05.2017 Organized by President Ahmed Nahal, the National Knockdown Kempo Championships 2017 was another gold event in the field of kids combat sports. Congratulations all!
IKF Kempo & SportAccord IKF Official Report – Sportaccord Convention 2012 Quebec, Canada (20 – 26 May, 2012) In between 20-26.may.2012 it was held the 10th SPORTACCORD CONVENTION in Quebec-Canada, by this great anniversary the International Kempo Federation being officially invited for the second time (after London 2011) to participate in this great event held…
Quebec, Canada (20-26 May, 2012) “Unite & Support” In between 20-26.may.2012 it was held the 10th SPORTACCORD CONVENTION in Quebec-Canada, by this great anniversary the International Kempo Federation being officially invited for the second time (after London 2011) to participate in this great event held under the auspicies of IOC.
Amatto Zaharia , IKF Executive-President has been rewarded by Mr. Manoucheri representing O-Sport , during the World Championships 2011 / O-Sport rules , organized by Turkish Self-Defense Federation represented by Hassan Yildiz , in 24-28.March.2011 in Antalya,Turkey . In this event, Romanian Kempo Federation participated succesfully with a national team of 28 fighters , juniors…
Welcome Mr. Himdad Ali Hassan, our new IKF Kempo representative in Iraq! We send all our gratitude and respect to all Iraqi high officials, for supporting Mr. Himdad Ali Hassan’s efforts for establishing a strong Kempo Federation in Iraq, as His Excellency, Mr. Raad Hammoudi, the President of the National Olympic Committee of Iraq, His…
Kenitra will be the host of the next Kempo seminar, held under the guidance of His Excellency, Dr. Amatto Zaharia, the President of IKF, together with the World MMA Champions, Yamato Zaharia and Yani Zaharia. Congratulations Master Ahmed Nahal for your hard work and dedication! Good luck all!
The 17th IKF World Kempo Championships ended succesfully in between 21-31 October 2021 in Antalya-Turkey. CLASIFICATIONS ON NATIONS TRADITIONAL KEMPO| KATA | KATA SYNCRONIZED | WEAPON KATA | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO | SUBMISSION | SEMI-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | FULL-KEMPO | MMA | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata/Female/12-14 y.o.1. Hainagiu Daria (ROMANIA)2. Esmagul Kabuk (TURKEY)3. Beyza Yiyin (TURKEY)3. Sofia Ponce (MEXICO) Kata/Female/14-16 y.o.1. Hainagiu Daria (ROMANIA)2. Stoica Gianina…
The 2nd IKF World E-Kempo Championships 02-03.April.2021 OFFICIAL RESULTS
EUROPEAN KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 24-26 OCTOBER 2019, VILA FRANCA DA XIRA, PORTUGAL
THE 16th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 Period: 25-27 April 2019 Location: Guadalajara, Spain RESULTS KATA Female, 10-12 years old 1. Delyana Kostova (BULGARIA) 2. Cristina Cano Moya (SPAIN) 3. Hainagiu Daria (ROMANIA) 3. Osvald Hanna (HUNGARY) Female, 12-14…
The International Kempo Federation is proud to announce the 1st IKF E-Kempo World Championships, which will be organized in between 18-19.July.2020. Stay tuned! Coming soon….
PROFEESIONAL HUNGARIAN KEMPO WARRIOR Adam Borics, the Hungarian professional Kempo-Mixed Martial Arts warrior, passed the exam for 1st Dan Kempo Black Belt. Congratulation Adam “The Kid” Borics!
This is IKF KEMPO! More than 650 coaches and athletes welcomed Mr. Amatto Zaharia, the IKF Executive-President, in the Olympic Center in Tunis. Congratulations Belhay TRIFI, Walid TAHRI and your entire staff, for such a great event! Congratulations KEMPO TUNISIA!
Detailes: The 15th IKF World Kempo Championships 2018, Budapest, Hungary Registration form (Cup) Registration form (Championship)
Chisinau, 17.05.2017 The National Kempo Federation of Moldavia and its President, Master Igor Gylca, organized the 1st edition of the national Kempo championships, open system, in the Republic of Moldavia. Congratulations!
Organized by FTK-Kempo and its President, Master Thabet Naghmouchi, the referee course and kids championships it was a real success. Congratulations all!
THE 14th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIOSNHIPS Algarve, Portugal, 2017 The 14th IKF World Kempo Championships accomplished susccesfully, being organized in a very professional way by Master Walter Pestana and Master Sandra Silva. Congratulations all participants! #Results
THE 21st IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 21-27 April 2025 Caldas da Rainha, Portugal CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS THE 21st IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO | KATA | WEAPON KATA | KATA SYNCRON | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO| SEMI-KEMPO | FULL-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata |…
THE 20th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 22-28 April 2024Antalya, Turkiye CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS THE 20th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 OFFICIAL RESULTS Will be published soon.
Aurel “Mineru” Pirtea (Romania) won Lehan Makashvili (Georgia – USA) by Decision (Split)
George Pacurariu (Romania) defeat Steven Peterson (USA) by KO
Mirel Dragan (Romania) defeat Vanja Dumitrov (Serbia) by KO
The Olympic Values Education Programme is a series of free and accessible teaching resources that have been created by the IOC. Using the context of Olympic sports and the core principles of Olympism, participants are encouraged to experience values-based learning and to assume the responsibilities of good citizenship. It communicates the benefit of sport and…
The International Kempo Federation is proud to announce the 1st IKF E-Kempo World Championships, which will be organized in between 18-19.July.2020. Stay tuned! Coming soon….
EUROPEAN KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 07-14 October 2023Antalya, Turkiye CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS EUROPEAN KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO| KATA | KATA SYNCRON | WEAPON KATA | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO| SEMI-KEMPO | FULL-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata | 10-12 y.o. | Female 1. Georgescu Rebecca…
THE 19th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 24 – 30 April 2023Caldas da Rainha, Portugal CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS THE 19th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO| KATA | KATA SYNCRON | WEAPON KATA | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO | SEMI-KEMPO | FULL-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | KEMPO KICK | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata | 10-12 y.o. | Female 1.…
The Adapted Kempo Championship is back for it’s 3rd edition! The adapted kempo has been a truly fulfilling project that had an amazing growth in the last years. We’re looking foward for this year’s event! OFFICIAL RESULTS Download Official Results
1st International Open Kempo Cup – IKF 2023 OFFICIAL RESULTS
Welcome to the IKF European Kempo Championships 2022, from the 24th to the 30th, held in the beautiful city of Antalya, Turkiye! Good luck all!
Welcome Mr. Himdad Ali Hassan, our new IKF Kempo representative in Iraq! We send all our gratitude and respect to all Iraqi high officials, for supporting Mr. Himdad Ali Hassan’s efforts for establishing a strong Kempo Federation in Iraq, as His Excellency, Mr. Raad Hammoudi, the President of the National Olympic Committee of Iraq, His…
Kenitra will be the host of the next Kempo seminar, held under the guidance of His Excellency, Dr. Amatto Zaharia, the President of IKF, together with the World MMA Champions, Yamato Zaharia and Yani Zaharia. Congratulations Master Ahmed Nahal for your hard work and dedication! Good luck all!
WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2022CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 Hammamet-Tunisia OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO| KATA | KATA SYNCRON | WEAPON KATA | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO | SEMI-KEMPO | FULL–KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | MMA | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata | 10-12 y.o. | Female 1. Georgescu Rebecca (ROMANIA) 2. Georgescu Catia (ROMANIA) 3. Mayar Khouildi (TUNISIA) 3. Alaa Channoufi (TUNISIA) . Kata | 14-16 y.o.…
WORLD KEMPO CUP – 2022CLASSIFICATIONS ON NATIONS WORLD KEMPO CUP – 2022 Hammamet-Tunisia OFFICIAL RESULTS TRADITIONAL KEMPO CUP| KATA | FIGHTING KEMPO CUP | SEMI-KEMPO | FULL-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | SUBMISSION | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata | 12-14 y.o. | Female 1. Maria Máximo (PORTUGAL) 2. Maria Cardoso (PORTUGAL) 3. Rana Karkar (TUNISIA) 3. Luz Rodrigues (PORTUGAL). Kata | 10-12…
The 2nd IKF World Adaptado Kempo Championships will be organized in Caldras da Rainha, Portugal, in between 10 – 13 March 2022. Good luck to all!
The 1st IKF Asian Kempo Championships will be organized in Indonesia, in between 29 June – 07 July 2022, inside of the KORMI GAMES, under the high patronage of TAFISA (IOC). Welcome to all asian countries! Good luck all!
OLYMPIC CHANNEL BROADCASTER FOR UTS WORLD YOUTH VIRTUAL FESTIVAL 2021 The Olympic Channel is once again joining forces with the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival organisers to use their multi-platform global media destination to share the spirit of the youth of the world. The 2021 UTS World Youth Virtual festival will be held be once again…
The 17th IKF World Kempo Championships ended succesfully in between 21-31 October 2021 in Antalya-Turkey. CLASIFICATIONS ON NATIONS TRADITIONAL KEMPO| KATA | KATA SYNCRONIZED | WEAPON KATA | SELF DEFENCE | FIGHTING KEMPO | SUBMISSION | SEMI-KEMPO | KNOCKDOWN | FULL-KEMPO | MMA | TRADITIONAL KEMPO KATA [up to results↑] Kata/Female/12-14 y.o.1. Hainagiu Daria (ROMANIA)2. Esmagul Kabuk (TURKEY)3. Beyza Yiyin (TURKEY)3. Sofia Ponce (MEXICO) Kata/Female/14-16 y.o.1. Hainagiu Daria (ROMANIA)2. Stoica Gianina…
The 2nd IKF World E-Kempo Championships 02-03.April.2021 OFFICIAL RESULTS
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Welcome to the 2nd IKF World E-Kempo Championships 2021. For the official invitation, registrations and assistance, please contact IKF Organizing Committee at: info@e-kempo.com. Good luck all!
IOC’S PRESIDENT HIGHLIGHTS INCREASED ROLE OF SPORT AND SOLIDARITY IN THE NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE In his New Year’s video message sent to the Olympic community today, President Thomas Bach recalls how the role of sport in different aspects of society has been strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The role of sport for physical and mental…
To keep your childs interested and enjoying sport, make it a positive experience for them. Focus on having fun, having a go and being active, rather than winning or losing. You, as parents, can help your child develop a positive sporting attitude by praising the team’s or othre children’s efforts, even if they don’t win.…
Here’s a rundown of sport’s top 10 psychological and social benefits for kids… 1. CAMARADERIE Joining a sports team gives kids a sense of belonging and the opportunity to make new friends. Some may even become buddies for life! 2. LEARNING TO LOSE Bad sportsmanship is an ugly thing. No one likes a sore loser. However,…
Whilst there are many models for youth or sport programmes, there has been very little systematic attempt to determine the effectiveness of these programmes as youth development tools. This report was commissioned to design an evaluation framework that could be used as a benchmark for measuring the effectiveness of existing programmes and to identify the…
Sport and Peace Sport as a universal language can be a powerful tool to promote peace, tolerance and understanding by bringing people together across boundaries, cultures and religions. Its intrinsic values such as teamwork, fairness, discipline, respect for the opponent and the rules of the game are understood all over the world and can be…
Sport has historically played an important role in all societies, be it in the form of competitive sport, physical activity or play. But one may wonder: what does sport have to do with the United Nations? In fact, sport presents a natural partnership for the United Nations (UN) system. Sport as a Fundamental Right The…
“The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of man, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.” Fundamental Principles of Olympism, Olympic Charter. The IOC President, Thomas Bach, regularly emphasizes that “sport is not just physical activity; it promotes…
KEMPO ADAPTADO refers to a modality of Kempo in which competition rules have been established in order to accommodate fair competitions among athletes with disabilities. KEMPO ADAPTADO is focused on developing the ancient discipline of Kempo for wheelchair athletes, visually impaired athletes and athletes with mental disabilities. In 2016 the International Kempo Federation created the…
Master Velin Hadjolov, representing BulKempo Bulgaria, an excellent performance at the Paris Bercy Martial Arts Festival.
Kempo is a very popular martial sport in Japan being promoted also in different anime over there.
THE PERFECT WEAPON, Jeff Speakman, 1991, (c) Paramount https://www.youtube.com/embed/JDxvt8MUaBo
Neatza’ cu Razvan si Dani – Jeff Speakman , Eric La Roca, Amatto Zaharia, Aurel Patru,Richard Baarspul from FRKEMPO on Vimeo.
Tribute to Jeff Speakman, one of the most recognized Kempo masters worldwide.
(Lisbon, 18-20.06.2021) Due to Pandemic Covid-19 restrictions, the TAFISA KEMPO GAMES have been postponed to 18-24.June.2021, still in Lisbon. IKF welcomes all Kempo/Kenpo styles from all over the world to join us for participating in TAFISA GAMES 2021. UNITED FOR THE OLYMPIC DREAM!
ANTI-DOPING IKF aims for eliminating doping in sport, as well as protecting its athletes and the values of a clean sport, in compliance with WADA rules. Anti-doping constitutes a range of activities aimed at eliminating doping in sport, as well as protecting clean athletes and the integrity and values of sport. To this end, it…
ADAMS ADAMS, the ANTI-DOPING ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, has been created to monitor the selected athletes 365 days, day by day, 24/24 hours. The Anti-Doping Administration & Management System (ADAMS) was developed by WADA as a Web-based database management system that simplifies the daily activities of all stakeholders and athletes involved in the anti-doping system.…
IKF respect and follows the IOC’ s and WADA rules and principles for promoting and developing a clean sport free of drugs. The athletes are at the heart of the Olympic Movement and of the sport of Kempo as well. The IKF’s priority is the protection of the clean athletes and to support them on…
The SAY NO TO DOPING campaign promoted by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) is a great opportunity to cooperate and spread the message of clean sport in a fun and interesting way. All the players, spectators, as well as different Anti-doping organisations, are involved in promoting clean and fair sport. The aim of the SAY NO TO DOPING campaign…
The Prohibited List is a cornerstone of the World Anti-Doping Code and a key component of harmonization. The List is updated annually following an extensive consultation process facilitated by WADA. The Prohibited List is updated annually following an extensive consultation process facilitated by WADA. The List identifies the substances and methods prohibited in- and out-of-competition, and in…
Blood doping is among the most well-known methods of doping in sport. The IKF Kempo as a follower of WADA Code, strongly fight for a world where all athletes can participate in a doping-free sporting environment. The IKF fight for protecting the rights of all Kempo athletes in relation to anti-doping, contributing to the integrity in sport.…
The World Anti-Doping Code is the document that harmonizes regulations regarding anti-doping in sport across all sports and all countries of the world. The WADA Code provides a framework for anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations for sport organizations and public authorities. ACCESS WADA CODE HERE
EUROPEAN KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 Period: 24-26 October 2019 Location: Lisbon, Portugal RESULTS T R A D I T I O N A L KATA SOFT Female, 8-10 y.o. 1. Matilde Barbosa (PORTUGAL) 2. Daniela Pereira (PORTUGAL) 3. Diana Silva (PORTUGAL) 3. Leoni De Corte (BELGIUM) Female, 10-12 y.o. 1. Maria Maximo (PORTUGAL) 2. Luz…
Same as every year in the last ten years, the International Kempo Federation will represent the mixed martial combat sport of Kempo during the SPORTACCORD WORLD SPORT & BUSINESS SUMMIT organized in betrween 23-28 May 2021, in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
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The IKF World Kempo Championships is the gold event of the year for the sport of Kempo. In 2021 this gold event will take place in between 18-24 October 2021 in the great contry of Tunisia, being organized in the best touristic location, Hammamet. Stay tuned for more informations!
For the first time in the history of Kempo, after a hard world and dedication of the IKF members, this amazing mixed martial combat sport have been included in the official programme of TAFISA GAMES, under the International Olympic Committee. IKF welcomes all Kempo/Kenpo styles from all over the world to join us for participating…
EUROPEAN KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 24-26 OCTOBER 2019, VILA FRANCA DA XIRA, PORTUGAL
Congratulations to FPLK – Kempo for becoming the official proud member of the National Paralympic Committee of Portugal! Respect President Prof. Bruno Rebelo and your amazing crew for this gold achievement! See all of you soon in TAFISA KEMPO GAMES! Good luck all!
After many years of hard work and dedication, during the TAFISA Congress 2019 held in Tokyo, Japan, the International Kempo Federation have been accepted as a proud member of TAFISA, one of the largest international sport organization under the International Olympic Committee.
Master Jose Maria Mendez Lope have been re-elected and will continue his excellent work as Director of the National Kenpo Department, by the decision of Spanish Federation. Congratulations and good luck!
THE 16th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 Period: 25-27 April 2019 Location: Guadalajara, Spain RESULTS KATA Female, 10-12 years old 1. Delyana Kostova (BULGARIA) 2. Cristina Cano Moya (SPAIN) 3. Hainagiu Daria (ROMANIA) 3. Osvald Hanna (HUNGARY) Female, 12-14…
(11.11.2020) Great achievements of IKF sport of Kempo in Portugal, by becoming fully NOC recognized. Congratulations FPL-Kempo for becoming a proud member of the National Olympic Committee of Portugal! Amazing achievement after decades of hard working and dedication for promoting and developing KEMPO as an official sport worldwide. UNITED FOR THE OLYMPIC DREAM!
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has convened the 9th Olympic summit for Saturday 12 december 2020. This meeting will be held iscussions will focus on several topics of interest and concern to the Olympic Movement, including the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, the fight against doping, Olympic Agenda 2020, and…
Ádám Borics (Hungary) defeat Erick Sanchez (USA) by Decision (Unanimous)
(26.10.2020) It is a sad day for the world of Kempo as long as today, GM Mohammed Sellem, the pioneer of Kempo in Maroc, passed away. He was a great friend, a wonderful person and a great mentor for Kempo Maroc. We will keep his memory alive in our hearts. He will be missed by…
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Aurel ” The Miner” Pirtea (Romania) defeat Lukasz Kopera (Poland) by unanimous decision.
Congratulations IKF KEMPO INDONESIA for keeping focused on trainings during this pandemic Covid-19 period! See you soon on the mat!
The General Association of Asia-Pacific Sports included IKF as an official member, among with other very strong and prestigious international sport federations as IJF (Judo), IWF (Weightlifting), etc. IKF is getting more and more recogniton in the field of international sports. Stay tuned…
(IKF, 11.03.2020) Due to outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) worldwide, in order to protect the safety of our athletes, coaches and supporters, it was taken the decision of cancelling all IKF international Kempo sport events till 31.May.2020. The 17th IKF World Kempo Championships will be postponed and organized in between 21-27.September.2020, in the same amazing location…
Yamato Zaharia (Amatto Budokan) defeated George Corneci (Cetatea Dojo) by Submission (RNC)
(06.02.2020) KEMPO INDONESIA,fully- recognized by the National Olympic Committee, have been accepted as a proud member of the International Kempo Federation representing the great country of Indonesia. Congratulations!
PROFEESIONAL HUNGARIAN KEMPO WARRIOR Adam Borics, the Hungarian professional Kempo-Mixed Martial Arts warrior, passed the exam for 1st Dan Kempo Black Belt. Congratulation Adam “The Kid” Borics!
At the first ever Global Refugee Forum last year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF), in close collaboration with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), announced the creation of an unprecedented global initiative: a Sport Coalition committed to building a better world for refugees through sport. As the Coalition celebrates its…
The Athlete365 Space, located in the heart of the Youth Olympic Village, is hosting various activities as part of the Athlete Education Programme throughout the YOG, each related to a different aspect of sporting education and integrity. In the first week of the Games, athletes have been visiting the IOC’s Believe in Sport booth and…
IKF have been accepted as proud IAKS member, under the International Olympic Committee.
(IKF, 23.12.2019) Step by step the International Kempo Federation is getting more and more recogniton in the field of international sports. This time, CSIT, another olympic recognized organization aproved Kempo in its programme. We are on the real way…
Congratulation KEMPO INDIA! Good luck Dr. Ravi Lalwani for promoting anddeveloping KEMPO as a national recognized combat martial sport in India!
This is IKF KEMPO! More than 650 coaches and athletes welcomed Mr. Amatto Zaharia, the IKF Executive-President, in the Olympic Center in Tunis. Congratulations Belhay TRIFI, Walid TAHRI and your entire staff, for such a great event! Congratulations KEMPO TUNISIA!
Detailes: The 15th IKF World Kempo Championships 2018, Budapest, Hungary Registration form (Cup) Registration form (Championship)
Aurel Pirtea (Romania) defetead Mike Brightmon (USA) by Submission (Guilotine Choke)
George Pacurariu (Romania) defeated Kashiff “The Mambo King” Solarin (USA) by submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Bizerte, 14.05.2017 Another huge Kempo event organized by Kempo Tunisia, Master Belhay Trifi and Master walid Tahri, in Bizert, Tunisia. Congratulations and good luck all!
Kempo have a brilliant future in the great country of Maroc. Congratulations and good luck all!
Chisinau, 17.05.2017 The National Kempo Federation of Moldavia and its President, Master Igor Gylca, organized the 1st edition of the national Kempo championships, open system, in the Republic of Moldavia. Congratulations!
Organized by FTK-Kempo and its President, Master Thabet Naghmouchi, the referee course and kids championships it was a real success. Congratulations all!
THE 14th IKF WORLD KEMPO CHAMPIOSNHIPS Algarve, Portugal, 2017 The 14th IKF World Kempo Championships accomplished susccesfully, being organized in a very professional way by Master Walter Pestana and Master Sandra Silva. Congratulations all participants! #Results
Mr. Amatto Zaharia, the IKF President, sustained the 1st IKF Kempo Referee Course in Chishinau, the capital city of Moldavia. By the participation of very enthusiastic Kempo referees and judgeshad, this very first event have been a great success. Congratulations and good luck all!
Bizerte,26.03.2017 Organized impeccable by UTKAD and its President, Master Belhay Trifi, the regional Kempo championships have been a real success for promoting and developing IKF activities in this region. Congratulations and good luck all!
Mr. Amatto Zaharia, the IKF President, had an official meeting with the state secretary of the Tunisian ministry of sports for promoting and developing the mixed martial combat sport as an official sport in Tunisia. Good luck KEMPO TUNISIA!
Maroc, 15.05.2017 Organized by President Ahmed Nahal, the National Knockdown Kempo Championships 2017 was another gold event in the field of kids combat sports. Congratulations all!
Saturday 09.02.2013 in France, Villeurbanne 69100, sport hall “Raphael de Barros” Results: FIGHT CARD 1. Johan Romming (winner)vs. Malik Merad 2. Fontaine Olivier (winner) vs. Benchora Sofiane 3. Hasni Issem (winner) vs. Lamboley Julien 4. Hadjar Nouredine (winner) vs. Bendoui Yacine 5. Chaibeddra Chabane (winner) vs. De Olivera Marcio 6. Bagal Jean (winner) vs. Roustang Rémi 7. Motaldo Patrick (winner) vs. Lede Gerald 8. Lapierre Ludovic (winner) vs. Sevir Sophien 9. Bendris Nawfel (winner) vs. Djelali Sophien 10. Trabelsi Khalil vs. Reynaud Anthony – (match null) 11. Baysarov Ibragim (winner) vs. Pack…
IKF Kempo & SportAccord IKF Official Report – Sportaccord Convention 2012 Quebec, Canada (20 – 26 May, 2012) In between 20-26.may.2012 it was held the 10th SPORTACCORD CONVENTION in Quebec-Canada, by this great anniversary the International Kempo Federation being officially invited for the second time (after London 2011) to participate in this great event held…
Quebec, Canada (20-26 May, 2012) “Unite & Support” In between 20-26.may.2012 it was held the 10th SPORTACCORD CONVENTION in Quebec-Canada, by this great anniversary the International Kempo Federation being officially invited for the second time (after London 2011) to participate in this great event held under the auspicies of IOC.
IKF OFFICIAL REPORT – SPORTACCORD CONVENTION 2011London, UK (03 – 08 April, 2011) SportAccord MissionSportAccord’s mission is to unite, support and promote its Member international sports federations and organisations for the co-ordination and protection of their common aims and interests, communication and co-operation, while at the same time conserving and respecting their autonomy. SportAccord RoleSportAccord…
London, United Kingdom (03-08.April.2011) A historical moment for Kempo/Kenpo as a real world mixed martial combat sport as well as for the International Kempo Federation who coordinates daily this combat sport worldwide . After 4 years of disscusions, finally IKF (International Kempo Federation) was accepted officially to attend the main sport convention of 2011, SportAccord…
Amatto Zaharia and Eric La Rocca , the official IKF delegates to SportAccord Convention held in London 2011 , had a great and succesful meeting with one of the greatest athletes in the world , Wilson Kipketer . Wilson Kipketer (born 12 December 1972) is a Kenyan born Danish former middle distance runner. He holds the current indoor world records at the 1000 and 800 metres distance. While dominating the 800…
The largest kickboxing organization in the world , WAKO ( World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) was a great partner of IKF Kempo during SportAccord Convention 2011 . WAKO is the largest unified kickboxing organization in the world. In 2006, the International Amateur Kickboxing Sports Association (I.A.K.S.A) and W.A.K.O merged, making it possible for their acceptance by the General Association of…
Amatto Zaharia , IKF Executive-President has been rewarded by Mr. Manoucheri representing O-Sport , during the World Championships 2011 / O-Sport rules , organized by Turkish Self-Defense Federation represented by Hassan Yildiz , in 24-28.March.2011 in Antalya,Turkey . In this event, Romanian Kempo Federation participated succesfully with a national team of 28 fighters , juniors…
The Romanian Kempo Federation , a proud member of The International Kempo Federation , agreed a partnership with the largest kickboxing organization in the world WAKO PRO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) and the most influent romanian professional combat sports promoter Eduard Irimia , for organizing a series of professional galas , live on TV…
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MIRCEA SABOU (Romania) winner by decision vs. THOMAS BERTIN (France) LIVIU IONESCU (Romania) winner by decision vs. MOHAMMED TEMAR (France) RUS TRAIAN (Romania) winner by decision vs. FABRICE NOLBACE (France) TESTE LEVY (France) winner by disqualification vs. SILVIU CUDALBU (Romania) FREDERIC FEYFANT (France) winner by submission vs. STEFAN GHEBA (Romania) MARIAN IORDAN (Romania) winner by KO vs. CRISTOPHE GAUTHIEROT (France) MIHAITA GOLESCU (Bucuresti) winner by…
BURLACU DANIEL ( Romania) winner by decision vs. MARIUSZ RADLINSKI (Poland) MARIUS TITA (Romania) winner by decision vs. SHUUNTAR (Thailand) PREDA EUGEN (Romania) winner by decision vs. RYO “AKIRA” SAKAI (Japan) CATALIN ZMARANDESCU (Romania) winner by TKO vs. VIDAKOVICH (Germany)
