by Martial arts experts Sailas Piskaut and Brian Sammy are set to take part in the The 2nd So-Kyokushin World Tournament 2020 slated for Shizuoka, Japan from April 18-19.
But in order to do so, the duo needs to team up with the Director for IKO Kyokushin Karate South Pacific Shihan Cameron Quinn at the regional headquarters at the Gold Coast Dojo in Queensland, Australia.
The duo have been invited to join the Australian members to form the Oceania team to take part in this prestigious world event on the IKO calendar.
Whilst the duo is already in training in Port Moresby for over a month, they need to firm up their preparation over the next three months under the supervision of Shihan Cameron Quinn.
Both have been the green light to attend the tournament by the head of kyokushin karate in PNG, in Namatanai MP Sensei Walter Schnaubelt, who is the head of PNG Mas Oyama Kyokushin Karate Association (MOKKA).
The duo however need additional financial support to add weight to their preparation on the Gold Coast.
Sempai Sailas Piskaut did well at his last outing in Japan where he was awarded the Most Spirited Fighter during the All Japan IKO Fukushima Open Championships in 2018.
The full-contact knockdown stand-up fighting event got the best out of the New Irelander and he is hopefully of carrying Papua New Guinea’s colours with pride again in this world tournament.
Piskaut will take part in the traditional kata category and then with Sempai Brian Sammy they will take part in the kumite, the full contact knockdown stand-up fighting event.
Piskaut and Sammy are remnants of Sensei Walter Schnaubelt’s live in student program or uchi-deshi students that are still actively practicing the art.
Sensei Walter Schnaubelt who holds 3rd Dan black belt is still unmatched as a former five time Australian heavyweight champion that was ranked seventh in the world at one stage and was the world board breaking champion.
Piskaut is a 2nd Dan black belt holder, while Sammy who is from Morobe and East New Britain is a brown tip belt holder.
For their benefit, they plan to go this month to join their Australian counterparts.
If you can support the duo please contact Sempai Sailas Piskaut on Ph.74817085 for further information.
Best of luck to you!