adminJune 8 to 11 and will see karatekas from different kyokushinkai styles from across the world taking part.
Muhambi, who finished in the top eight in the World Championships held in Hungary in 2009, said he is optimistic he will do well in Russia.
“Preparations are going on well. I am training with Admire Chingozhora, Erick Chinembiri and Lawson Muhambi. Admire and Erick are my sparring partners.
“I am mainly working on conditioning because the Russians punch on the mid-section (of the body) and the last time I was fighting them it was my biggest let down, so I am just working on my tummy big time.
“I will try to do my best. I managed to get into the top eight in Hungary. This is a world tournament and most of the best kyokushin karatekas will be coming,” said Muhambi.
The seasoned fighter said he now knows what to expect and is looking forward to the challenge.
“It’s a combination of all the other kyokushin styles and when the styles come together they are strong and the competition is stiff and high, and at the end of the day we will have the best of the best.
“But I always love the challenge. When I face something different I am happy because the competition is higher and different from what you are used to. It helps me to know that karate is a never ending journey,” said Muhambi.
Muhambi is set to leave for Russia next week ahead of the championships.
“I am leaving next week on Thursday. I was supposed to travel with instructor Tendai Marange but we managed to get a ticket for one person.”
Muhambi will be one of the two African fighters who will be taking part in the championships after he was chosen for the event when he went to South Africa for a grading camp early this month.
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