Warriors of kyokushin, are you ready?
Special edition, 20 years Mountaincamp
Save the date: 18 - 20 September 2026
The camp takes place for the 20e time in Namen, in the wonderful area of the Citadel of Namur. The highlights of the camp are:
1. Training in the nice surroundings of Namen; Most of the training takes place at the citadel of Namur, located on a 100 meter high hill above the Belgian city of Namur. It is strategically located where the river Sambre flows into the Meuse. It is one of the largest fortresses in Europe and is connected to the Jambes district in Namur via the Pont de Jambes.
- One day of training like Sosai Oyama did; "train more than you can sleep!"
- The experience of a 50 man kumite;
- A great time with the Kyokushin-family and plenty of opportunities to meet new friend
The hostel offers the perfect infrastructure for our camp. Newly renovated, modern and bright rooms accommodate 2-5 persons. Blankets and pillows are present. So is full pension of food from Saturday till Sunday breakfast.
Address: Auberge de Jeunesse de Namur, Avenue Félicien Rops, 8, B- 5000 Namur.
GUEST INSTRUCTORS:
WORLD CHAMPION WKO 2023 Sensei KENBU IRIKI
Shihan Muzi Bacak, 5e dan (Germany)
Shihan Koen Spitaels, 6e dan (Belgium)
Shihan Marc Goyvaerts, 5e dan
Shihan Willy De Peuter, 5e dan
Sensei Michiel Vleminckx, 4e dan
Sensei Peter De Raedt, 4e dan
Sensei Dirk Keulemans, 4e dan
TRAINING
Friday, September 18
20.00 - 21.30
Saturday, September 19 [one day of training like Sosai Oyama did]
6.00 - 7.30/8.00,
9.00 - 18.00
Sunday, September 20 [50 man kumite]
9.00 - 12.30
Registration on Friday between 18.00 & 19.00
EXAMINATION
The examination will be held till Sandan, under the seeing eye of shihan Koen Spitaels en shihan Marc Goyvaerts. The first exam day is sunday September 13 in Niji Yama dojo. The kumite part is on sunday September 20 on the mountaincamp. If you want to take an exam, coordinate this with your dojo owner. They will send the form for this 3 months before the exam, coordinated with the exam candidate.
REGISTRATION
Participation from 12/13 years old
Booking till September 1th 2026:
€ 225 included accomodation, incl lunch and BBQ on Saturday
€ 165 excluded accomodation, incl. lunch and BBQ on Saturday
€ 125 only on Saterday incl lunch and BBQ
€ 50 kumite on Sunday
Incl. lunch and BBQ on Saturday
Please deposit the fee on our Paribas/Fortis bank account: IBAN Account - number: BE46 0018 8873 9136 and BIC number GEBABEBB
Keyword "Mountain Training Camp 2026" (plus name and dojo!) Registration is in conical order, you can only participate when you paid the fee.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Except personal things, here is a list you should bring:
- 2 Karate-GI
- EKO-Pass + 2026 seal
- Shin and hand protection
- Training suits
- Running shoes
- Towels
- mineral water/ isotonic etc.
Everyone must bring their ID card, medicines etc.. Attendees under the age of 18 must have a written approval from their parents / legal guardians.
INFORMATION
The camp is organized by the BKOS led by shihan Marc Goyvaerts [0032 494 20 57 62] and sensei Peter De Raedt [0032 491 07 71 01]