What's the w.p.k.a?
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organization was established by, shihan Maezawa Takayoshi,8th dan,
in 1985 in Tokyo, Japan.
The initials represent the two parts of our activities.
One is the karate, the international budo (martial arts) exchange
association (I.B.E.A), and the other is the pro-karate, the world
pro-karate association (W.P.K.A).
The W.P.K.A has recently celebrated itfs 18th year
of activities and the 19th tournament. |
RULES
Techniques which
are fouls
- Elbow to the face
- Attacking with the head
- Groin kick
- Attacking from the back
- Kicking downed opponent
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Frequently used techniques
- Punch to the face
- Low kick
- Elbow strike to body
- Spinning back kick
- Roll kick
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THE BASIC REQUESTS
The basic request for entrance as a prokarate
fighters are;
- Karate players from shodan level up who desire to be a pro karate
fighters.
- Players who have a complete understanding of karate spirit, but are
coming from another fighting style like: Kick boxing, French boxing,Taekwando,
Mue Thai, Kong-fu, Pro wrestling.Participants status and rank in the
organization,will be determined by a contract.
KOBUKAN'S COLOR BELTS ORDER
White belt -- 8kyu
Blue belt -- 7kyu
Yellow belts -- 4 and 3 kyu
Brown belts -- 2 and 1 kyu
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