Idman.biz
The XXXIII National Technical Seminar and Examination, organized and invited by the Azerbaijan Karate Federation (AKF), held on December 12–14, 2025, has concluded.
Idman.Biz reports that the seminar, led by 11th dan black belt holder, world-renowned Shotokan karate master Hitoshi Kasuya, thoroughly presented the technical intricacies of Shotokan karate, modern training methodologies, as well as international competition and examination standards to the participants.
Another significant event took place within the framework of the seminar. The president of the Azerbaijan Karate Federation, Ulvi Guliyev, vice-presidents Fizuli Musayev and Rahman Hatamov, as well as the chairman of the AKF's Technical and Coaching Committee, Ahmad Afandi, were awarded a special medal of the "World Champions Club" established by the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation (WSKF).
This prestigious award was presented for the long-term and effective activities of world champions in promoting the development of Shotokan karate in our country, its promotion in accordance with international standards, increasing interest in this sport among young people, and representing Azerbaijani karate properly in the international arena.
It should be noted that about 300 athletes and coaches participated in the seminar and examination, and about 40 people raised their belt degrees in accordance with international requirements.
