Shohei Yamamoto
Local hero and active competitor on the global Kyokushin Karate circuit, Shohei is quickly becoming a celebrity among Kyokushin aficionados after his successful 3rd round debut at the 9th World Tournament in 2007. Known for his knockout power and spinning kicks, Shohei has found success against some of the world’s top fighters including very close bouts with the likes of Alejandro Navarro of Spain and Hiroyuki Kidachi of Japan. In 2009, Shohei took 1st place in the US Weight Category heavyweight division and 3rd place at the 4th World Weight middleweight division held in Tokyo.

Miruyo Ito
Not to confuse her age with experience, Miruyo will grace our stage again in 2010. A consistent competitor both in the Japanese circuit and here in Los Angeles, she has had proven success as a crafty Kyokushin technician. She is a World Champion winning 1st in the 2007 World Women Lightweight category and 1st in the 2008 World Women Kata division. Here in L.A. at the 2007 US Weight Category, Miruyo took 1st place in the Women Light/Middleweight category and 2nd place in Adult Kata, although the top podium spot eluded her in 2009.

Victor Teixeira
For those who follow international circuit results, Victor Teixeira, is a known threat. He has competed at the highest stage where he defeated the light weight World Weight champion at the 9th World Open Tournament in 2007 by decisive 1sr round decision. He was also a light weight champion in his native Netherlands. We are pleased to welcome Victor to Los Angeles for his first outing in the USWC and look forward to his success this year and in years to come.

Ewelina Czermuga
Don’t let her calm demeanor surprise you when this confident female fighter steps on the mat. Ewelina has been fighting for many years out of the Chicago dojo. She has placed 1st here at the USWC Lightweights in 2006 and again last year in 2009. Evelina is known for being an aggressive fighter that sticks to the fundamentals to dismantle her opponents. Look to her to advance through the brackets this year.

Marcin Sieradzki
Returning USWC super heavyweight champion from 2009, Marcin is back - this time slimmer and potentially meaner-as he competes as a heavy weight in 2010. It will be interesting to see this Polish fighter again in Los Angeles as he takes the stage in new form and with his new weight. Expect fireworks to erupt when he clashes with the other knockdown titans.