Buffaloe to Compete in Kyokushin Karate Championships in LA

Christian Buffaloe, local Kyokushin Karate instructor in Roanoke Rapids & Arcola, has been invited by the International Kyokushin Karate Organization in Japan to compete in the “2025 Kyokushin Karate USWC Championships” in Los Angeles on February 2nd.

This tournament also serves as a qualifier for entry into the “Kyokushin Karate World Weight Category Championships” in Tokyo, Japan in April. This elite championships is held once every 4 years and features the top Kyokushin Karate fighters in the world in 4 Weight divisions. Buffaloe represent the USA, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Buffaloe is currently coached by his father/instructor, Sensei Kenny Buffaloe, the North Carolina Representative of Kyokushin Karate.

Christian Buffaloe is a two time Kyokushin Karate United States men’s champion winning in 2020 & 2023. He is a favorite in this year’s Championships in Los Angeles on February 2nd. Winning the top 3 places in LA secures entry into the “World Weight Category Championships” in April in Tokyo, Japan.

Christian Buffaloe will be featured on WITN TV 7 (an N.B.C. affliate) at the end of January on the Sports segment of the 6 and 11 o’clock news. He will do several Kyokushin Karate demonstrations and be interviewed about his upcoming participation in the “Kyokushin Karate USWC Championships” in Little Tokyo next month.

For more information on Kyokushin Karate and area training classes, call or text (252) 589-4281.

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