Bogu Kumite 2026 World Championships highlights

Watch undefeated 20 yr old Australian, Max Condon winning double kumite gold in Open Mens at the 2026 Soke Cup held in Gold Coast, Australia. Max is the first ever Australian male to ever to win Open Men's Bogu Kumite at the Soke Cup. He also captained the Australian Kumite team, leading them to Gold against a stacked Canadian & Japanese teams. Bogu Kumite uses traditional karate techniques tested through protected- full contact competition. This video features action from the Open Men's Bogu Kumite division, showcasing the intensity, technical skill and fighting spirit of traditional karate. Every 3 years, athletes from around the world compete at the World Championships for Chito-Ryu Karate-Do (Soke Cup). The 2029 Soke Cup will be held in Kumamoto, Japan. #BoguKumite #SokeCup #ChitoRyu #Karate #MaxCondon #WorldChampion