Dear Friends, members of the karate family,

It is a great honour and pleasure for us to invite you and your students to participate in the XXVI FSKA/FSKAW World Karate Championship, which will take place on 23–25 October 2026 in Lithuania, in the City of the Sun – Šiauliai.

The organisation of this Championship is the responsibility of the Lithuanian Karate Association (LKA), held under the high patronage of FSKA (Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association) and FSKAW (Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association World), in cooperation with the Šiauliai District Municipality, Pakruojis District Municipality, Šiauliai Arena Administration, and Suncity Hotel.

By organising this Championship, we aim to contribute to the continued development of the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association and the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association World, and we are fully prepared to welcome participating countries from all continents.

We sincerely hope that your visit to Lithuania and your participation in this traditional karate event will provide you with many meaningful and memorable experiences. The Lithuanian Karate Association, acting as the Organising Committee of the XXVI FSKA/FSKAW World Karate Championship, extends to you its deepest respect and friendship.

We warmly look forward to welcoming you all and wish you great success in the competition, as well as a lasting positive impression of our hospitable country.
Dear members of the karate family, Lithuania awaits you! Oss!

Respectfully,
Shihan Valdemaras Kozlovas 8 Dan
Chief Instructor at the FSKA affiliate in Lithuania

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