Chairman & Kancho
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Chairman & Kancho — IFKK Headquarters
Kancho Goksel Sahinbas
7th Dan Black Belt — 七段
🇳🇱 Netherlands — IFKK Headquarters
Kancho Goksel Sahinbas is the Chairman and founding Kancho of the International Federation of Kyokushinkaikan Karate. With a 7th Dan black belt and decades of dedication to the art of Kyokushin, he has built IFKK into a democratic, transparent, and truly international governing body since its establishment in 2011. Under his leadership IFKK has grown to over 29,000 members across 18+ branches on five continents. His vision for a non-political, member-first federation continues to define the spirit of IFKK. Osu!
7th Dan — 七段黒帯
Board Members
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Co-Founder & Technical Director
Saiko Shihan Can Sahinbas
7th Dan Black Belt — 七段
🇹🇷 Turkey
Saiko Shihan Can Sahinbas is a co-founder of IFKK and serves as Technical Director on the board. Holding a 7th Dan black belt, he brings decades of elite competitive and instructional experience to the federation. His expertise in Kyokushin techniques and competition standards shapes the technical direction of IFKK's global programmes.
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International Affairs Director
Shihan Dilnawaz Malik
6th Dan Black Belt — 六段
🇳🇴 Norway
Shihan Dilnawaz Malik serves as the International Affairs Director of IFKK, responsible for branch relations, international communication and the federation's global expansion. Holding a 6th Dan black belt, he is the primary contact for new and existing branches and plays a central role in ensuring IFKK's democratic values are upheld across all member nations.
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South Asia Regional Director
Saiko Shihan Prem Bahadur Tamang
Black Belt — South Asia
🇳🇵 Nepal
Saiko Shihan Prem Bahadur Tamang leads IFKK's development across South Asia, overseeing Nepal, India and the broader region. Recognised with the IFKK Best Spirit Award 2025 for outstanding perseverance and leadership, he has been instrumental in growing the Kyokushin movement in one of the world's most challenging yet rewarding environments for martial arts.
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Latin America Regional Director
Shihan Denis Vera
6th Dan Black Belt — 六段
🇨🇴 Colombia
Shihan Denis Vera serves as IFKK's Latin America Regional Director, coordinating branches across Colombia, Argentina and Panama. Holding a 6th Dan black belt, he has dedicated himself to spreading authentic Kyokushin throughout South and Central America, building a growing network of dojos united under the IFKK flag.