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Greetings! On behalf of The International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF), I am honored to anounce the 11th World Traditional Karate Championship being held October 12-13, 2002 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
Traditional Karate is a physical and mental disciopline that evolved in Japan as a form of self-defense without weapons. The purpose of Tradiotional Karate is to develop greater concentration, self-discipline, and more stable emotions through rigorous training.. Recognized worldwide for its great range benefits, Traditional Karate today has become one of the world's most popular physical arts. The host country of this year's World Championship is Yugoslavia, one of the first countries to begin practicing Traditional Karate and one of the founding members of ITKF. Since Yugoslavia established a federation, it has been center of international Traditional Karate activities. Participants in the world Championship are top athletes acting as representatives of their countries just as all judges are top qualityofficialswho have been specially selected by ITKFfor this important event. Consequently, we expect all participants to demonstrate the highest ideals of Traditional Karate spirit. On behalf of ITKF, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the supporters of this historic event. We especially would like to thank Yugoslavia and the people of Belgrade for their warm hospitality, as well as the tournament organizing commitee for its efforts in setting up this great event. Hidetaka Nishiyama Chairman, ITKF

MESSAGE OF PEACE Athletes of the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) from all over the world will meet, for the eleventh time in the history of ITKF, in Belgrade on October 12 and 13, 2002, to present their creativity and art of karate sport. Dear Sports Friends, We invite you to come to Belgrade in peace - to the City of open heart for all people of good will, for all athletes of the world, regardless of their religion, race, creed or political belief. Esteemed representatives of National Traditional Karate Federations, we assure you that you, your wonderful athletes, their coaches, judges and arbitres, doctors, journalists and all your friends you bring to Belgrade will be absolutely safe and sound, provided with the best possible training and competition conditions, all in accordance with the ITKF Rules and Regulations. We will do everything to provide a pleasant stay in our City, attractive tourist, shopping, cultural and entertainment events, an interesting program. In the period from October 7-13, 2002, Belgrade will be the capital of traditional karate of the world, host and organizer of the greatest event in the ITKF Statutes. We invite you to come and prove this is true. We invite you to bring your friends with you to cheer for you and make this joint World Championships the greatest event of all. Become Champions in Belgrade. Belgrade in October 2002 - the greatest DOJO in the world! Welcome to Belgrade! YUGOSLAV TRADITIONAL KARATE FEDERATION