At the international Ashihara Karate competition “Terra Sports Cup 2026,” held on November 7, 2026, in Romania, Serbian competitors achieved outstanding results, winning numerous medals and once again demonstrating the quality, skill, and fighting spirit of Serbian Ashihara Kaikan.

Serbia was represented at this prestigious sporting event by 17 competitors from six clubs: Oplenac, Ookami, Tsuru, Black Mamba, Hyo, and Budućnost. Our athletes competed in kata, kumite (fighting), and the new competitive category (New Discipline), delivering impressive performances and winning a total of 25 medals – 8 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze.

The 19th Belgrade Trophy in Ashihara Kaikan Sport was held on October 17, 2026, at the “Mirko Sandić” Sports Center in Vračar, organized by the Ashihara Kaikan Association of Belgrade. This year’s competition brought together 68 competitors, who had the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and sportsmanship.

The title of Best Club was awarded to Black Mamba, marking a significant competitive achievement for the club. The award was accepted on behalf of the club by coaches Vuk Milenković and Slaviša Milenković.

The competition was attended by Nina Perović Savić from the Belgrade Sports Association and Vesna Zirić from the Secretariat for Sports and Youth.

The Belgrade Trophy Ashihara Kaikan competition will take place at the “Mirko Sandić” Sports Centre in Vračar on Saturday, 17 October, under the auspices of the City of Belgrade’s Secretariat for Sport and Youth and the Sports Association of Belgrade. This year’s event will bring together around 100 competitors from 11 clubs.

Seven teams from Belgrade, along with teams from Montenegro and Switzerland, have announced their participation in the competition.

“The official opening is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Following the ceremony, spectators will have the opportunity to watch competitors across all categories in Ashihara Kata, as well as 50 Ashihara Kumite bouts,” said Saša Anđelić, President of the Ashihara Kaikan Association of Belgrade.

The 2026 Sports Fair, held at several locations across Belgrade, provided an opportunity for clubs affiliated with the Belgrade Ashihara Association to showcase their activities and training programmes and introduce visitors to Ashihara karate.

Through the club presentations, visitors could explore opportunities to join training sessions and learn more about this martial art. Participation in the fair helped promote Ashihara karate and connect clubs with members of the public interested in taking up a sport.

Ashihara karate training develops physical fitness, discipline and self-confidence while fostering respect and a sense of responsibility towards others. The Sports Fair provided an opportunity to share these values with the wider public and encourage interest in regular exercise.

Serbian competitors won two gold medals and one bronze medal at the Danish Open international Ashihara Karate tournament, held on September 26 in Viborg, Denmark. Around 97 competitors from six countries took part in the tournament.

Andrija Ašanin and Andrej Đorđević won gold medals in sparring (kumite), while Angelina Jožić won bronze in the same discipline.

The Serbian delegation was led by Saša Anđelić, President of the Belgrade Ashihara Kaikan Association.

Congratulations to our competitors on their achievements!

The Serbian delegation, led by Saša Anđelić, President of the Ashihara Kaikan Association of Belgrade, participated in the ceremonial celebration marking the 40th anniversary of Ashihara Karate in Romania, held on 20 June in Poiana Brașov. The jubilee brought together the pioneers of this martial art, instructors, coaches, and long-standing members of the Ashihara community from Romania and other countries, reaffirming the international reputation and recognition that the Romanian Ashihara organization enjoys today.
The presence of representatives of Serbia at this jubilee once again confirmed the strong sporting and friendly relations between the Ashihara organizations of the two countries, as well as their shared commitment to preserving the values promoted by this style of karate.