Karate World Championship: Crivitzer and Roggendorfer shine in Japan!

Karate World Championship: Crivitzer and Roggendorfer shine in Japan!

An outstanding experience for the German karate scene was the return of the national team from Japan. With 12 participants, the German delegation set off on the long journey to Matsuyama, which took around 22 hours and began two days before the competition. The team consisted of a total of 70 people and competed against 750 athletes from 31 nations. Again Northern Courier reported that the karateka from Crivitz and Roggendorf celebrated particular successes.

In total, the Karasu-Tengu club won 20 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze. Timon Kuznik from Crivitz was the shining star of the event. He became Kumite world champion in the 16-17 age group and also secured gold in mixed kata. This is particularly impressive since he and his teammates competed against higher-level fighters and came out on top. Torsten Rabe, club boss, was extremely positive about the young people's achievements.

Successes and perspectives in karate

The German team's successes were not just limited to individual fighters. The entire team was able to show convincing performances in the kata in the preliminary round against Brazil, Romania and Nigeria. In the final round they kept pace with the world's best, even if another German team won the competition. Sebastian von der Heide, who had already won gold in the kata at the 2023 Home World Championships in Lübeck, was also part of this impressive performance and was supported by coach Swen Fischer.

Karate, which was systematized in Okinawa in the 17th century and the term means "empty hand", is made up of various techniques. Whether kicking, hitting or defensive blocking techniques – the training covers a wide range of aspects. It's not just about physical fitness, but also about timing, tactics and spirit. Karate has been popular in Japan since the 1920s and is now practiced by millions. A look at the world of karate also shows that competitions take place in form (kata) and sparring (kumite), with performances often judged by a jury, similar to gymnastics, which emphasizes the athleticism and aesthetics of the martial art.

A selection training for everyone

In order to get a foothold in the karate world or to improve your skills, a beginners course starts in Roggendorf on December 1st. This takes place every Monday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested has the opportunity to immerse themselves in this fascinating martial art and learn the first steps. The Wikipedia -Article describes karate as an unarmed martial art that also includes mental aspects, politeness rituals and a complex ranking system.

Karate is very popular not only in Japan but worldwide. Loud Britannica It is estimated that there are between 50 and 100 million practitioners who benefit from the various styles of karate, be it Gōjū-ryū, Shotokan or Wadō-ryū. This diversity as well as the enthusiasm and success of athletes like Timon Kuznik show that karate is more than just a sport - it is a philosophy of life.