From 5th of February until the 1st of July 2013 a free F.T.O. KARATE-DO seminar was conducted at the martial arts sports club “Ilinden”. The seminar was personally conducted by Soke George Venkov and Sensei Simeon Goranov, the representative of F.T.O. KARATE-DO Bulgaria.

Participants in the seminar were acquainted with the system of education of this karate style and during 5 months studied the concept of the total karate. At the end of the seminar participants were awarded kyu and dan grades as well as diplomas for the level they had achieved in F.T.O. KARATE-DO.

Sensei Vladimir Vladimirov was awarded the title of Renshi and 5th Dan black belt for his contribution toward the development of karate-do in Bulgaria.

For acquired rank in F.T.O. KARATE-DO Sensei Simeon Goranov was awarded the title of Renshi, 5th Dan black belt and was awarded a representative of the system for Bulgaria.

Participants were also awarded one 3rd Dan, two 2nd Dan and three 1st Dan as well as many Kyu (student) grades. Congratulations to all candidates for their achievements and awarded ranks.