A nationwide full contact karate seminar was organized in Baku on May 28 - Republic Day with the organization of the leadership of the Azerbaijan Karate Federation (AKF) and the "KWU-WFKF" union.
According to the information provided to "Report" from AKF, about 400 karate fighters from different regions of the country participated in the event.
The seminar started with the National Anthem and the memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland was commemorated with a minute of silence.
Speaking at the opening of the event, Vice-President of the Azerbaijan Karate Federation Fuzuli Musayev greeted the participants and wished the karate fighters success. Then, AKF Secretary General and Chairman of the "KWU-WFKF" union Qabil Sayadov thanked the federation management and participants for their support in organizing the event. He emphasized that such seminars are important in terms of the development of young athletes and representing our country properly in the international arena.
The practical part of the seminar, which was also attended by Kazakh karate fighters, was carried out under the leadership of organization representatives Hamlet Alili, Rza Mustafayev, Vidadi Khalilov, Rasim Ogniev, Anar Mammadov and other experienced specialists. During the trainings, the participants were taught various technical and tactical elements, and new methodological approaches were applied.
It should be noted that at the end of the event, about 100 karate fighters took exams in various kyu degrees and demonstrated their knowledge and skills. The exams were objectively evaluated by a professional panel of judges. It was reported that such events will be continued consistently in the future and comprehensive support will be provided for the development of all styles of karate in the country.