This sport proved to be very popular: over 400 athletes from nine regions of Russia, including representatives of Mordovia, took part in it. They demonstrated their skills in various disciplines: kumite, kata and kata group.
Photo: AKP Telegram channel | Kyokushin Association of Russia
There are several types of competitions in kyokushin, and one of them is kata. This is a set of movements that includes punches, stands, and blocks. The jury evaluates the force of the blow, its power and accuracy. The participants note that kyokushin is a difficult discipline in which you need to monitor your breathing, the sharpness of your strokes, and the position of your body in space.
"Kyokushin in our republic is one of the most dynamically developing sports disciplines," said Nikita Larkov, Minister of Sports of Mordovia. There are about 2.5 thousand people in the region who practice this type of karate.
Photo: AKP Telegram channel | Kyokushin Association of Russia
The tournament used a system used in the Olympic Games, in which the loser immediately leaves the competition. And the participants who took the first and prize-winning places will now represent the region at the Russian championship.
Earlier, we told you that an athlete from Mordovia won the second place in the Russian Boxing Cup.
Photo: AKP Telegram Channel | Kyokushin Association of Russia
