| 25-26 March 2017 | 19th Balkan Championships for Seniors, Serbia |
| 19-21 May 2017 | 22nd Balkan Championships for Children, Turkey |
| 10-12 November 2017 | 1st Balkan School Karate Games, Sebria, Novi Sad |
| 8-10 December 2017 | 18th Balkan Championships for Cadets, Juniors and U21, Monte Negro |
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
NEWS
1st BALKAN OPEN SCHOOL KARATE GAMES
TO ALL NATIONAL FEDERATIONS
EKF AND WKF MEMBERS
Dear sport friends,
We invite you to participate at the 1st Balkan Open School Karate Games in the competition of primary and secondary schools.
The competition will be held from 9th to 12th November 2017 in Novi Sad, Serbia.
The organizer of the competition is Karate Federation of Balkan, the championships is accredited by the EKF and takes place in the competition calendar for 2017.
All students competitors who belong to the WKF movement and whose National Federations are members of WKF can take part in the competition.
Registration is done via Sportdata exclusively via National Federations. Each National Federation can register a maximum of 4 competitors by category and discipline.
Best regards,
Karate Federation of Balkan
General Secretary, Slavoljub Piper
22nd BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
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22nd Balkan Championships for children, which was held on 19th, 20th and 21st of May 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey, brought together over 668 participants from 11 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Turkey who won twenty nine gold, twenty seven silver and forty four bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Bosnia and Herzegovina won eight gold, ten silver and twenty seven bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Serbia with seven gold, five silver and twenty one bronze medals.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS
19th BALKAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIPS
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19th Balkan Seniors Championships, which was held on 25th and 26th of March 2017 in Cacak, Serbia, brought together over 302 participants from 11 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Serbia who won six gold, one silver and seven bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Croatia won four gold and four bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Montenegro with two gold, eight silver and tree bronze medals.
19th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
19th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 25/26 March 2017 in Cacak, Serbia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 19th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP 2016
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
17th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 09/11 December 2016 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21CHAMPIONSHIP
17th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 09/11 December 2016 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
KFB HAD ORGANIZED A SEMINAR FOR REFEREES AND COACHES
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Karate Federation of Balkan had organized a Seminar for referees and coaches on 28th and 29th of August 2016 in Belgrade while the practical part was held in Sports Hall – “Ranko Žeravica”. The seminar was attended by coaches and referees from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Turkey and Serbia.
The seminar was well attended and the following topics were covered: (1) Srećko Jovanović from Serbia “The Role of Perceptual Abilities and Technical and Tactical Preparation of Karatekas”, (2) Deniz Pekyilmaz from Turkey “Preparation Programme for Championships”, (3) Matjaž Končina from Slovenia “Testing in Karate – Costume Designed Testing Protocol”, (4) Strahinja Tepavčević from Serbia “Construction and Improvement of Karate Techniques Using Devices and Equipment”; (5) Primož Debenak from Slovenia “Video Review and Karate Sport”and Milan Kovačević from Serbia “Tactics of Sport Karate Match in Relation to Referees.”
SEMINAR FOR COACHES AND REFEREES
KARATE FEDERATION OF BALKAN
organizes
SEMINAR FOR COACHES AND REFEREES
Date: 28th, 29th, 30th of August 2016
Place: BELGRADE, Hotel “Šumadija”
PROGRAMME AND TIMETABLE
SATURDAY, 27th of August 2016
Participants arrival: untill 16,00 h
Participants registration: 17,00-18,00 h
Dinner: from 19,00 h
SUNDAY, 28th of August 2016
10,00-10,15 Organizer’s introductory word
10,15–11,15 Srećko Jovanović, Serbia: “The Role of Perceptual Abilities in Technical and Tactical Preparation of Karatekas”
11,15–11,45 Discussion
11,45–12,15 Break
12,15–13,15 Deniz Pekyilmaz, Turkey: “Preparation Programme for Championships”
13,15–13,45 Discussion
13,45-16,45 Free activities
17,00-18,00 Matjaž Končina, Slovenia: “Testing in Karate – Costume Designed Testing Protocol”
18,00-18,30 Discussion
19,00 Dinner
MONDAY, 29th of August 2016
10,00–11,00 Strahinja Tepavčević, Serbia: “Construction and Improvement of Karate Techniques Using Devices and Equipment”
11,00–11,30 Discussion
11,30–13,00 Free activities
13,00 Organized visit to the Sports Hall
13,30–15,30 Practical work
15,45 Return to the Hotel
16,00–16,45 Free activities
17,00–18,30 Primož Debenak, Slovenia, and Milan Kovačević, Serbia: “Video surveillance in Karate Sport”, “Tactics of Sport Karate Match in Relation to Referees”
18,30–19,00 Discussion
19,00 Dinner
TUESDAY, 30th August 2016
10,00–10,45 Seminar analysis
10,45–11,00 Organizer’s closing remarks
11,00 Participants farewell
21st BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
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21st Balkan Championships for children, which was held on 27th, 28th and 29th of May 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia, brought together over 828 participants from 10 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Turkey who won twenty gold, eleven silver and seventeen bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Bosnia and Herzegovina won seven gold, eight silver and twenty one bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Serbia with six gold, six silver and fifteen bronze medals.
21st BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
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21st Balkan Championships for Children will be held on 27/29 May 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, May 27th 2016
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Kata individual |
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Eliminatories&Repechages |
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Kata individual |
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2003 |
34 |
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Kata individual |
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2004 |
56 |
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Kata individual |
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2005 |
12 |
Eliminatories&Repechages |
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Female |
2005 |
34 |
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Female |
2005 |
5 |
Eliminatories&Repechages |
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+40 kg |
Female |
2005 |
56 |
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34 |
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-42 kg |
Female |
2003 |
56 |
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-47 kg |
Female |
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34 |
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Female |
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12 |
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Female |
2002 |
34 |
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Female |
2002 |
56 |
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34 |
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2005 |
12 |
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2005 |
56 |
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIP
21st Balkan Children Championship will be held on 27/28/29 May 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia.
18th BALKAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIPS
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18th Balkan Seniors Championships which was held on 27th and 28th of February 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey brought together over 260 participants from 11 countries.
The major significance of Karate Federation of Balkan and the competition organized by KFB is evidenced by the fact that the Balkan Seniors Championships was attended by WKF President Mr. Antonio Espinós.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Turkey who won five gold, four silver and seven bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Serbia won three gold, five silver and six bronze medals. Third place went to the team of FYR Macedonia with three gold, two silver and one bronze medal.
18th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
18th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 27/28 February 2016 in Instanbul, Turkey.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 18th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
18th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 27/28 February 2016 in Instanbul, Turkey.
On that occasion, Esat Delihasan, President of Karate Federation of Balkan said:
Karate Federation of Balkan is actively working towards the endorsement of the philosophy and spirit of Karate, promotes and develops Karate as an elite sport, as well as a mass sport for everyone. The Balkan Karate Championship in Istanbul is more than just a competition, it is a place where friendship, respect and tolerance meet.
Our performance will be indicative of the level of Karate in the Balkans, which will bring serious weight on the Karate Federation of Balkan.
The Karate sport is a challenge to the human spirit, the will and strength of the human body, daring and respect towards the opponent and a century old wisdom from the path.
Karate speaks all languages and connects all people and generations, regardless of race, sex and religion.
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
16th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 11/13 December 2015 in Dunrovnik, Croatia.
ELECTION CONGRESS OF KARATE FEDERATION OF BALKAN
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On 9th of October 2015 Belgrade was the host of Karate Federation of Balkan Election Congress, where the presidents of the following karate federations took part: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey, while the consent of the Congress and the application was given by the representatives of Albania, who had justifiable reasons from which they could not attend.
The Congress elected the following bodies: the Executive Committee, the Supervisory Board, the President and four Vice-presidents.
President of Karate Federation of Balkan
Esat Delihasan, Turkey
KFB Vice-Presidents
Alexei Petrov, Bulgaria
Stjepan Čelan, Croatia
Octavian Amzulesku, Romania
Igor Zelinka, Slovenia
Members of KFB Executive Committee
Petrit Baba, Albania
Samir Ćatović, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dragan Šakotić, Montenegro
Goran Milkovski, Macedonia
Strahinja Tepavčević, Serbia
KFB Supervisory Board
Ana Marja Čelan, Croatia, President
Slavenko Bajić, Montenegro, member
Simo Rajčić, Serbia, member
KFB Secretary General
Slavoljub Piper, Serbia.
KARATE ANTE PORTAS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21CHAMPIONSHIP
16th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 11/13 December 2015 in Dunrovnik, Croatia.
BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
20th Balkan Children Karate Championship will be held on 29/31 May 2015 in Hreceg Novi, Montenegro.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIP
20th Balkan Children Championship will be held on 29/30/31 May 2015 in Herceg-Novi, Montenegro.
FINISHED 17th BALKAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
17th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
17th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 21/22 February 2015 in Cacak, Serbia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 17th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
17th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 21/22 February 2015 in Cacak, Serbia.
On that occasion, Alexei Petrov, President of Karate Federation of Balkan said:
Karate Federation of Balkan is actively working towards the endorsement of the philosophy and spirit of Karate, promotes and develops karate as an elite sport, as well as a mass sport for everyone. The Balkan karate championship in Cacak is more than just a competition, it is a place where friendship, respect and tolerance meet.
For the first time the Karate sport is included in the family of Olympic Games at the first European Games in 2015 in Baku, which will be held by the Olympic Committees of the countries in Europe.
It is a challenge and a test for us. I am convinced that Karate will take its honorable place among the Olympic sports, but to achieve that we will need the required mobilization, work and dedication. Our performance will be indicative of the level of Karate in the Balkans, which will bring serious weight on the Karate Federation of Balkan.
The Karate sport is a challenge to the human spirit, the will and strength of the human body, daring and respect towards the opponent and a century old wisdom from The Path. Karate speaks all languages and connects all people and generations, regardless of race, sex and religion.
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