A week of karate, team spirit, and that summer camp vibe

Once again this year, it was time to pack your karate gi, don’t forget your running shoes, and head off to the Emeskai summer camp! For a whole week, karateka from different cities and countries trained together, exchanged ideas, and took the opportunity to work intensively on their technique, stamina, and fighting spirit.

As always, the training program was varied and challenging. From the basics to forms and sparring, all the way to sportsfighting and high kicks, there was something for everyone. Thanks to the diverse training sessions, beginners and advanced practitioners alike were able to gain new experiences and work on their skills.

The time spent together outside of training was especially enjoyable this year as well. The summer camp is not only a athletic challenge but also an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and experience the Emeskai sense of community.

Midway through the week, the traditional tournament took place once again. In forms, sparring, and sports fighting, the participants demonstrated their skills and competed against karateka from other clubs. The focus wasn’t just on rankings, but above all on courage, fairness, and the joy of competing together.

After an intense week filled with many training sessions, sore muscles, new experiences, and plenty of fun, we can look back on a successful summer camp. Many thanks to all the coaches and participants who made this week possible.

We’re already looking forward to the next summer camp!

A week of karate, team spirit, and that summer camp vibe

Once again this year, it was time to pack your karate gi, don’t forget your running shoes, and head off to the Emeskai summer camp! Nine participants from Vienna set out to train for a week alongside karateka from various cities and countries, gain new inspiration, and experience that special summer camp atmosphere.

As always, the training program was varied and challenging. From the basics to forms and sparring, all the way to sportsfighting and high kicks, there was something for everyone. Thanks to the diverse training sessions, beginners and advanced practitioners alike were able to gain new experiences and work on their skills.

The time spent together outside of training was especially enjoyable this year as well. The summer camp is not only a athletic challenge but also an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and experience the Emeskai sense of community.

Midway through the week, the traditional tournament took place once again. In forms, sparring, and sports fighting, the participants demonstrated their skills and competed against karateka from other clubs. Our Viennese competitors achieved great success:

  • Forma Prima: 2nd place Waldemar
  • Forma Secunda Set: 1st place Antonia
  • Men’s Orange Sparring: 2nd place Stefan
  • Women’s/Misc. Orange Sparring: 2nd place Viki

We warmly congratulate all the winners on their successes and are thrilled by the strong performances of our Vienna team!

Another special reason to celebrate was the belt promotion ceremony: Thomas was awarded his 2nd orange belt during summer camp. We warmly congratulate him on this next step on his karate journey and are delighted with his continued progress.

After an intense week filled with many training sessions, sore muscles, new experiences, and plenty of fun, we can look back on a successful summer camp. Many thanks to all the coaches and participants who made this week possible.

We’re already looking forward to the next summer camp!

Summer camp 2025 in Rheine

This year’s karate summer camp took place in Rheine from July 26 to August 2. Emeskaier from all over Germany and Austria traveled there to train together, develop their skills, and enjoy a fun week together.

The training camp was led by Master Stephan (VII Dan) and Master Marietta (IV Dan), supported by other experienced masters. The varied training program ranged from the basics of combat to high kicks – supplemented by daily running, warm-up, and fitness sessions.

A highlight of the week was the tournament in the middle of the week. In the disciplines of forma, sparring, and sport fighting, the participants were able to demonstrate their skills and compete with Emeskaier from other cities and countries.

The following rankings were achieved:

Forma Prima:

1st place Thomas (Vienna)
2nd place Viki (Vienna)
3rd place Sardah (Vienna)

Forma Secunda Set:

1st place Hanna (Aachen)
2nd place Martin (Aachen)
3rd place Lisa (Vienna)

Forma Tertia Set:

1st place Filiz (Berlin)
2nd place Ewa (Berlin)
3rd place Johanna (Darmstadt)

Forma Quarta Set:

1st place Franziska (Darmstadt)
2nd place Dennis (Aachen)
3rd place Pablo (Lübeck)

Forma Quinta Set:

1st place Laura (Berlin)
2nd place Claudia (Berlin)
3rd place Meret (Berlin)

Forma Contra Set:

1st place Annalena (Alsdorf)
2nd place Sebastian (Meckenheim)
3rd place Domenico (Berlin)

Sparring Men Yellow:

1st place Marc (Berlin)
2nd place Marcel (Berlin)
3rd place Stefan (Vienna)

Sparring Men Orange:

1st place Rohit (Vienna)
2nd place Hendrick (Munich)
3rd place Thomas (Darmstadt)

Sparring Women Yellow/Orange:

1st place Hanna (Aachen)
2nd place Lisa (Vienna)
3rd place Viki (Vienna)

Sports Fighting Men Green/Blue:

1st place Dennis (Aachen)
2nd place Pablo (Lübeck)
3rd place Luca-Joel (Lübeck)

Women’s green/blue sports combat

1st place Johanna (Darmstadt)
2nd place Celia (Bonn)
3rd place Filiz (Berlin)

Men’s brown/black sports combat

1st place Jonas (Darmstadt)
2nd place Domenico (Berlin)
3rd place Alex (Mainz)

Women’s brown/black sports competition

1st place Annalena (Alsdorf)
2nd place Meret (Berlin)
3rd place Laura (Berlin)

Conclusion: The 2025 summer camp in Rheine was intense, educational, and motivating. We are already looking forward to the next time in Rheine!

Emeskai Karate Sommerlager in Rheine