Elite Martial Arts Richmond

The Countdown Begins! EMAR Dojo Summer Camp 2026 Is Almost Here 💪💥

It will be EPIC

No substitute for hard work 💪🔥

Our young athletes after another solid 2h session 💥

We would like to share a truly beautiful gesture from one of our dojo members.

One of our warriors, who is unfortunately unable to attend this year's Summer Camp due to prior family commitments, has decided to sponsor two young students from our dojo and cover the full cost of their Summer Camp experience, including return flights and camp fees. The total value of this generous gift is £1,260 per student (£2520 for both students)!

The sponsor will cover their return flights and 100% of their camp fees.

On behalf of the students awarded, their families, and everyone at EMAR Dojo, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to this incredibly kind and generous dojo member, who has chosen to remain anonymous.

Your kindness goes a long way and will create memories that will last a lifetime. This is a perfect example of the spirit of our dojo community.

We rise by lifting others 🙏💪

Osu.

Good luck to our Warrior, Markas, represeing EMAR Dojo at Baltic Cup in Lithuania today 💪

🔥 VIP GUEST INSTRUCTOR – EMAR DOJO SUMMER CAMP 2026 🔥

We are honoured to announce our next VIP Guest Instructor for the EMAR Dojo Summer Camp – Sensei Krasimira Komanova🔥💪

Sensei Krasimira is an accomplished international Kyokushin competitor, highly qualified coach, and sports professional with extensive experience at World, European, and National level competitions.

🏆 COMPETITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS

🥉 3rd Place – World Cup, Japan (Open Weight Category) – 2018

🥉 3rd Place – KWU World Cup, Varna, Bulgaria – 2017

🥈 Runner-Up – European Championship, Kaliningrad, Russia – 2018

🥈 Runner-Up – European Championship, Baku, Azerbaijan – 2014

🥉 3rd Place – European Championship, Varna, Bulgaria – 2018

🥉 3rd Place – European Championship, Kielce, Poland – 2012

🥇 Balkan Champion, Arad, Romania – 2011

🥇 National Champion Bulgaria – 2018

🎓 EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from the National Sports Academy with a Coaching Profile

• Specialist training in:

Mobility and Movement Development

Functional Strength & Conditioning

Recovery and Regeneration Training

Pilates

🥋 WHAT TO EXPECT

During the camp, Sensei Krasimira will share her knowledge and experience gained from competing at the highest international level. Students will learn valuable technical details, movement efficiency, training methodology, competition preparation, and practical exercises used by elite athletes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn from a World Cup and European Championship medallist who combines high-level competitive experience with professional coaching education.

We look forward to welcoming Sensei Krasimira to EMAR Dojo and learning from one of Bulgaria's finest Kyokushin athletes.

EMAr Dojo Summer Camp - experience of a life time 💥💪

Osu!

Congratulations to our new Nidans! (Second degree black belt)

🥋 Senpai Pavel🥋

🥋 Senpai Gilles🥋

🥋 Senpai Aravinda🥋

All three successfully passed their Nidan grading in January this year — a remarkable achievement that reflects years of discipline, hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering spirit.

We are honoured to have them in our dojo. They lead by example every day, inspiring our younger students through their dedication, humility, leadership, and never-give-up attitude.

They have become an integral part of our dojo's success and have played a huge role in building the strong, supportive, and united team we are today.

Kyokushin Karate is a beautiful lifelong journey of perfecting both body and spirit, constantly striving to become the best version of ourselves.

Senpai Pavel, Senpai Gilles, and Senpai Aravinda embody these values and remind us that with commitment, patience, and determination, anything is possible.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our President, Shihan Judd Reid Judd Reid CHIKARA from Melbourne, Australia, and Chikara International for their constant support, guidance, and commitment to our dojo🙏💪

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.

The journey continues.

Osu! 👊🔥🥋🏆

🔥 SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We are delighted to announce our next confirmed guest instructor at EMAR Summer Camp – Sensei IVAN KOMANOV, one of Bulgaria's most accomplished Kyokushin Karate athletes and Instructors.

Ivan brings with him a wealth of international experience and an outstanding competitive record:

🏆 World Vice-Champion (2018) 🥉

2-Time World Championship Bronze Medalist

🥇 2-Time European Champion

🥈 4-Time European Vice-Champion

🥉 4-Time European Championship Bronze Medalist

Austria Cup Champion 🏆

Spanish Cup Champion🏆

🥇 12-Time Bulgarian National Champion

🏆 4-Time Vereya Cup Champion

🎖 Master of Sport Award (2015)

🎖 Best Karateka Award (2006)

What makes Sensei Ivan truly special is not only his remarkable competitive achievements, but also his unique teaching style.

Throughout the years, he has helped develop numerous national and international champions!

His master classes are known for their unique approach to teaching, where complex techniques and concepts are broken down in a way that can be understood and applied by everyone — from complete beginners to experienced competitors and top-level fighters striving for international success.

In addition to technical skills, Sensei Ivan will share valuable insights into the mindset of a successful fighter. He will focus on developing mental toughness, resilience, and the ability to stay composed when the pressure is at its highest.

Students will learn how to manage tournament stress, remain focused when things get heated, and most importantly, how to execute techniques effectively under pressure — a skill that often separates good fighters from great ones.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn from an elite-level competitor who has achieved success at the highest levels of Kyokushin Karate. Sensei Ivan's technical knowledge, fighting experience, discipline, and winning mindset will undoubtedly inspire and benefit everyone attending the summer camp!

We are honoured to welcome him to EMAR Summer Camp and look forward to an unforgettable training experience 🔥💪

OSU