Dear Ashihara Friends:I would like to welcome all athletes, coaches, referees and guests to the most significant competition of the year: 2016 ASHIHARA KARATE World Championship, held in Brasov, Romania.
We have a strong tradition in Ashihara Karate and our preparations are well underway for this edition of the World Championship.Many of you have already visited Romania and discovered our wonderful country, its history, rich culture and warm hospitality.
I am pleased by the collaboration with NIKO and I want to thank them for their continued support both for this event and the development of AshiharaKarate. Ahead of the competition we will have referee clinics as well as branch chief meetings to discuss topics of your interest.
With a warm heart I would like to welcome our guests and friends - the participants of the 2016 ASHIHARA KARATE World Championship.
I wish all the participants good luck and may the spirit of fair play prevail.Let the best competitors win!