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Christian Buffaloe, local Kyokushin Karate instructor, has been invited by the International Kyokushin Karate Organization in Japan to compete in the 2025 Kyokushin Karate USWC Championships, slated for Feb. 2 in Los Angeles.

This tournament also serves as a qualifier for entry into the Kyokushin Karate World Weight Category Championships in Tokyo, Japan in April. This elite championship is held once every four years and features the top Kyokushin Karate fighters in the world in four weight divisions.

Buffaloe represents the United States, North Carolina and Virginia.

He is currently coached by his father/instructor, Sensei Kenny Buffaloe, the North Carolina Representative of Kyokushin Karate. Buffaloe teaches a weekly Karate training class in Murfreesboro on Tuesdays.

Christian Buffaloe is a two time Kyokushin Karate United States men’s champion, winning in 2020 and 2023. He is a favorite in this year’s championship in Los Angeles. Winning the top three places secures entry into the World Weight Category Championships.

Christian Buffaloe will be featured on WITN-TV 7 at the end of January. He will do several Kyokushin Karate demonstrations and be interviewed about his upcoming participation in the Kyokushin Karate USWC Championships.

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