Alexander Eremenko — IKO World champion and one of the strongest heavyweights in modern Kyokushin

Biography

Alexander Eremenko is one of the most prominent fighters in modern IKO Kyokushinkaikan — an absolute world champion and multiple winner of the biggest international Kyokushin tournaments.

From an early age, Alexander trained in full-contact karate and quickly established himself as a highly technical and physically powerful heavyweight. Already as a young fighter he began winning national and international competitions, gradually becoming one of Europe’s and the world’s strongest competitors.

Eremenko gained particular recognition through his performances at the European Championships, the All Japan Open, and the IKO World Open.

Path in Kyokushin

Alexander Eremenko’s journey in Kyokushin began in childhood. Thanks to a serious approach to training and consistent competitive experience, he quickly became a leader in his age group.

International tournaments played a major role in his development, giving him the experience of fighting against the strongest Japanese, European, and Russian heavyweights.

By the early 2010s, Eremenko was already considered one of the most promising fighters in world Kyokushin.

World Open Performances

Alexander Eremenko is one of the most successful fighters in the modern IKO World Open.

His top achievement was winning the 13th IKO World Open in 2023. He also earned silver at the 12th World Open in 2019 and established himself among the world’s strongest heavyweights.

Additionally:

  • 2011 — reached the top 8 at the 10th IKO World Open;
  • 2019 — silver medalist at the 12th World Open;
  • 2023 — IKO absolute world champion.

These results made Eremenko one of the most consistent heavyweights in world Kyokushin in recent years.

Victories and Podium Finishes

World Championships

  • 2011 — top 8 at the 10th IKO World Open;
  • 2016 — silver medalist at the 6th IKO World Weight Category Championship (+90 kg);
  • 2019 — silver medalist at the 12th IKO World Open;
  • 2023 — champion of the 13th IKO World Open.

European Championships

  • 2011 — European champion;
  • 2012 — European champion (-90 kg);
  • 2013 — European champion (-90 kg);
  • 2014 — European champion (-90 kg);
  • 2015 — European champion (-90 kg);
  • 2019 — European champion (+90 kg);
  • 2010 — bronze medalist at the European Championship.

Alexander Eremenko is considered one of the most decorated European fighters of his generation.

Russian Championships

  • 2016 — Russian champion (+90 kg);
  • 2017 — Russian champion (+90 kg).

Russia Cup

  • 2019 — Russia Cup winner (+90 kg).

All Japan Open

  • 2013 — winner of the 30th All Japan Tournament (+85 kg).

Winning the All Japan Open is an exceptionally rare achievement for non-Japanese fighters.

International IKO Tournaments

  • 2005 — winner of the international Czech Championship;
  • 2014 — All American Open champion;
  • 2015 — All American Open champion;
  • 2012 — 4th place at the All American Open;
  • 2013 — participant in the All American Open.

Alexander Eremenko is one of the most accomplished fighters in modern IKO Kyokushinkaikan. Victories at the European Championships, the All Japan Open, and the World Open have made him one of the central figures in world Kyokushin.

He has entered history as an IKO World Open champion, one of the strongest heavyweights of his generation, and a representative of the elite in modern full-contact karate.