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Jacob Yang gets silver in African Open
Continental Open

Jacob Yang gets silver in African Open

Jacob Yang does well to win his second Continental Open silver. 

Jan 26, 2026
ObituaryChang Su Li has died

Chang Su Li has died

Lee Chang-soo (AKA Chang Su Li), a rising star from North Korea in the late 1980s, has died. 

Jan 23, 2026
IJF Grand SlamJapan team for Paris GS

Japan team for Paris GS

The Japanese team has 14 men and 11 women. 

Jan 22, 2026
IJF World TourWhere have the World Masters gone?

Where have the World Masters gone?

There hasn't been a World Masters in the past two years. Will there be one this year?

Jan 21, 2026
IJF World RankingsParis Grand Slam kicks off the IJF World Tour

Paris Grand Slam kicks off the IJF World Tour

The Paris Grand Slam kicks off the IJF World Tour. It and other IJF-sanctioned events allow players to climb up the World Rankings List. 

Jan 19, 2026
ProfileTrstenjak masters 7th kata

Trstenjak masters 7th kata

Former European, World and Olympic Champion has mastered kata and has a refereeing license. 

Jan 17, 2026

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