NIJI KAN KARATE DO
Niji Kan, meaning "Maison de l'Arc-en-ciel" and Karate Do, "art or the vide hand" (formerly Karaboom), is a sports association 1901, founded in 1993. The association has been a member of the FSGL since its creation and the Municipal Sports Office of the 11 th arrondissement in Paris. It currently has about members. It fits into the international gay and lesbian sports movement. It shares the objectives of the practice of sport by all by combating all discrimination, particularly those linked to homosexuality. Since its inception, the members have created and maintained a friendly atmosphere that they have been able to make compatible with rigorous work. The watchword is practicing karate seriously, without taking seriously! The association participates in international events: Les (European Games), TIP (Gay, Lesbian and Gay World Games), TIP, and also offers internships three times a year during the weekend. Exchanges take place regularly between Niji Kan and other European and American gay and lesbian martial arts groups: Karatékas amstellodamois (Les), Munich (Bushido), Berlin (Les), London (Ishigaki) and IAGLMA (International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists).
