Master's Heavyweight Final – François Presseault vs Yurii Lobodiuk | 33rd AIKC (Kyokushin)
33rd American International Karate Championships (AIKC)
Kyokushin Knockdown – Full Contact Karate
This is the Master's Men's Heavyweight Final from the 33rd AIKC, held on November 15, 2025.
The American International Karate Championships is the longest-running Kyokushin knockdown tournament in the United States, bringing together fighters from across the country and Canada for full-contact karate competition.
Fighters:
– François Presseault (Karaté Mascouche / IFK–Canada)
– Yurii Lobodiuk (Ukraine)
Event:
33rd American International Karate Championships
Hosted by USA-IFK Kyokushin Karate – Tournament Directors Shihan Mike Monaco (8th Dan) and Shihan Karl Biedlingmaier (5th Dan)
More fights from the 33rd AIKC:
• Super Heavyweight Semi-Final (10-Sec KO): https://youtube.com/shorts/ZPei8No_XL0
• 19-Second Highlights Reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/oItLaTL1YWc
• Full Fights: https://youtu.be/4JKE2YuWQls
• Middleweight Semi-Final – Sebastian Bonislawski vs Claudio Rodriguez: https://youtu.be/HvXwkFTHyYw
• Lightweight Semi-Final – Joshua Norris vs Matt Zahand: https://youtu.be/rti9NuN_O0k
About the AIKC:
Founded in 1992, the AIKC is the longest-running full-contact Kyokushin event in the United States. The 1st Annual AIKC hosted Sosai Mas. Oyama as a special guest. It features divisions for juniors, adults, and veterans. It remains a cornerstone tournament of the USA-IFK and a proving ground for karateka preparing for national and international competition.
USA-IFK Official Website
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https://uskyokushin.com/
For upcoming events visit: https://uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-karate-events
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