IKO Intensive Course was held at Daikanyama Dojo from April 24 to 26, led by Kancho Shokei Matsui, Shihan Kenny Uytenbogaardt, and Shihan Katsuhito Gorai. The Intensive Course covered all aspects of karate including posture, etiquette, kihon, ido, kata, fighting techniques, and mindset in-depth by IKO executive instructors. 15 black belts among 30 participants took Dan examination up to 5th Dan.