The Italy Training Seminar was organized by Italy Branch Chief Shihan Tsutomu Wakiuchi from March 7th to 9th in Messina, Italy. Kancho Shokei Matsui led the seminar assisted by Shihan Katsuhito Gorai with focus on important principles of Kihon, Kata, Bunkai application, and Kumite combinations. 220 members from 8 countries including Belgium, England, France, Germany, Romania, Spain, Switzerland and Italy, participated. On March 9th, Dan examinations was conducted for IKO Italian members. All the participants enjoyed to learn Kancho Matsui's profound insight into Kyokushin Karate.