We continue to visit from a distance the different countries that will participate from July 26, 2022 ITF Wordls Championships. On this occasion, Master Edimir Kawakubo VII dan, tells us about the representatives of Brazil, in his capacity as president of the Brazilian Taekwon-do Confederation.
The great extension of the Brazilian territory presents its own challenges for the preparation prior to the World Cup. From Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina there are more than 1,000 kilometers, for example. “As the competitors are located in the south and southeast of the country, the training is in charge of their instructors, there is not a single coach in the traditional style of the team” tells us Master Edimir Kawakubo. “Each coach will also take charge of his groups, so there will be two Coaches: Ricardo Soares and Thais Melo. Soarez, VI dan, will appear as Head Coach for Brazil.” Ricardo Soares has extensive experience and it is very likely that by the end of 2022 he will already be VII dan.
Regarding the expectations for the Brazilian participation in the World Cup, the president of the Brazilian Taekwon-do Confederation highlights everyone’s preparation, although Alexandre Vanzuita, IV dan, (Senior, Wrestling up to 76 kg) stands out, who in the last Championship of the Mundo came out in third place. “We are very confident that in this tournament he can also be a medalist.” “Also Otilio Nunes (Lucha) who is a great competitor and we hope he has a very good role.”
Master Edimir Kawakubo, who has represented the ITF since 2003 as president of the INO#111 ITFBRASIL, believes that Argentina, England and Italy will have an outstanding role in this ITF Wordls Championships, which is getting closer every day.