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Leadership
IFKK Board of Directors
The senior leadership of the International Federation of Kyokushinkaikan Karate — dedicated practitioners guiding the global Kyokushin family.
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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!
Board Members
Global Leadership
Meet the distinguished leaders and representatives
contributing to the growth and development of our
international martial arts community.
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Co-Founder & Technical Director
Saiko Shihan Can Sahrinbas
7th Dan Black Belt · Turkey
Saiko Shihan Can Sahrinbas is a co-founder of
IFKK and serves as Technical Director of the board.
Holding a 7th Dan black belt, he brings decades of
experience and international expertise to the
federation.
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International Affairs Director
Shihan Dinamaw Malik
6th Dan Black Belt · Norway
Shihan Dinamaw Malik serves as the International
Affairs Director of IFKK, responsible for global
relations, international communication and the
federation’s global expansion.
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South Asia Regional Director
Saiko Shihan Prem Bahadur Tamang
Black Belt · South Asia
Saiko Shihan Prem Bahadur Tamang leads IFKK’s
development across South Asia, representing Nepal
and supporting the federation’s regional growth.
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Latin America Regional Director
Shihan Denis Vera
6th Dan Black Belt · Colombia
Shihan Denis Vera serves as IFKK’s Latin America
Regional Director, coordinating branches across
Colombia, Argentina and Panama while promoting
Kyokushin Karate throughout the region.
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Controller · Western Europe
Shihan Alain Fontaine
6th Dan Black Belt · France
Shihan Alain Fontaine is responsible for
federation oversight and international
coordination throughout Western Europe.
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Controller · IFKK West Asia
Shihan M. Tariq Siddiqui
6th Dan Black Belt · Pakistan
Shihan M. Tariq Siddiqui serves as Controller
of IFKK West Asia and Branch Chief and Director
of IFKK Pakistan, supporting the federation’s
development and expansion.