France Open was organized by France Branch Chief Shihan Nicolas Bergel in Lyon, France on April 5th. 192 competitors, junior to senior, from Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, Reunion, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, UK, and France, enjoyed kata and kumite competitions. Shihan Katsuhito Gorai oversaw the championships and conducted IKO Training Seminar with 80+ participants on April 6th.