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Amstelveen

Amstelveen is above all a karate city. From Shotokan and Kyokushinkai to full-contact Bogu Karate, the municipality offers a remarkably wide range of styles, complemented by an established judo club.

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Country NETHERLANDS  Netherlands Region North Holland
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Introduction

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About this city

Amstelveen is a municipality in North Holland with a strong karate tradition. Clubs such as SKVA, Karatedo Yokoso, Ryounkai Amstelveen, and the KLM Karate Club represent different styles, while Judo Club Amstelveen offers judo, karate, and jiu-jitsu.

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Overview

Amstelveen as a martial arts hub

Amstelveen's martial arts profile Amstelveen is shaped by karate. What stands out is the diversity of styles: Shotokan, Kyokushinkai, Wado Ryu and full-contact Bogu Karate are all represented in the municipality.

In addition, Judo Club Amstelveen is a mainstay, offering judo, karate, and jiu-jitsu under one roof.

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Geography and character

Municipality and martial arts culture

Amstelveen is located directly next to Amsterdam and close to Schiphol. This international environment is also reflected in martial arts, including the KLM Karate Club, which was founded by a Japanese karate instructor.

Clubs train throughout the municipality in sports halls and gymnasiums, making martial arts available close to home.

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History

History and heritage

The Japanese karate instructor Nobuaki Konno came to 1976 the Netherlands and founded 1987 the KLM Karate Club In 1990 was founded Karatedo Yokoso by the Engelhardt family, with a focus on Kyokushinkai.

Also Judo Club Amstelveen has a rich competitive history, with multiple Dutch champions in the youth categories and Jos Wennekers, a four-time world champion among veterans.

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Martial arts landscape

Combat sports landscape

For Shotokan is the Shotokan Karate Association Amstelveen (SKVA) active, affiliated with the Dutch Karate-do Federation. Karatedo Yokoso trains in Kyokushinkai, Ryounkai Amstelveen offers Bogu Karate at the Goudsmithal and the KLM Karate Club trains at De Triangel gymnasium.

Judo Club Amstelveen on Bovenkerkerweg offers judo, Wado Ryu karate and (Brazilian) jiu-jitsu.

Martial arts facts

Judo
Judo Club Amstelveen, Bovenkerkerweg 81
judo, karate (Wado Ryu) and (Brazilian) jiu-jitsu Judo Club Amstelveen About Judo Club Amstelveen
Veteran judo
Jos Wennekers, 4-time veteran world champion
listed as champion of Judo Club Amstelveen Judo Club Amstelveen
KLM Karate Club
since 1987, De Triangel gymnasium (Zeelandiahoeve 3)
founded by the Japanese karate instructor Nobuaki Konno KLM Karate Club About N. Konno
Kyokushinkai
Karatedo Yokoso, founded in 1990
founded by the Engelhardt family Karatedo Welcome
Shotokan
SKVA, affiliated with the KBN
dan examinations according to JKA standards Shotokan Karate Association Amstelveen (SKVA)
Bogu Karate
Ryounkai Amstelveen, Goudsmithal
full-contact karate with protective equipment Ryounkai Amstelveen Karate Association

Data last checked on 8 October 2026

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