Kyokushin
What is Kyokushin karate?
To some, it is a way to develop and maintain physical strength and learn effective self-defense techniques. To others, it is much more than that. Kyokushin karate is a way of life that transcends the physical aspects of training. Kyokushin karate is Budo Karate. The philosophy of Budo is evident in the name that Mas Oyama chose for his karate style, Kyokushin, which means "Ultimate Truth". It is also reflected in the Dojo Kun, in Mas Oyama's Eleven Mottos, and in the Spirit of Osu.
Kyokushin or Kyokushinkai was developed in the 1950's. The first official Honbu (headquarters) was founded by Masutatsu Oyama in 1964. Kyokushinkai is Japanese for "the society for the ultimate truth". It is considered one of the most challenging forms of Karate. Developed by Masutatsu Oyama, this is probably one of the hardest form of Karate today, placing great emphasis on combat effectiveness. The Kyokushin system is based on traditional Karate like Shotokan and Goju Ryu, but incorporates many elements of combat sports like Boxing and Kickboxing in Kumite. Many techniques like Hiza-Geri (knee kick), Mae Oroshi Kakato Geri (axe kick) and Gedan Mawashi Geri (low kick) aren't found in other traditional Karate styles. Today, many Kyokushin fighters appear in Kickboxing events like K-1 and even MMA events like Dream in Japan. After the death of Masutatsu Oyama in 1994, the International Karate Organization (IKO) splintered into several groups with IKO retaining the majority of its members. Shinkyokushinkai, currently led by Kenji Midori, formed the World Karate Organization, often known as IKO2. Some also joined Hanshi Steve Arneil who left the IKO in 1991 to form the International Federation of Karate (IFK).
Many Kyokushin groups throughout the world have chosen to focus their experience around the philosophy of Kyokushin as a method of self-improvement and discipline. The Kyokushin way teaches its students that the most important aspects of training are not the ability to knock down an opponent. Instead, the person must contemplate the technique and understand that the true meaning of the Kyokushin way is not in violence, but the mastering of oneself.
To some, it is a way to develop and maintain physical strength and learn effective self-defense techniques. To others, it is much more than that. Kyokushin karate is a way of life that transcends the physical aspects of training. Kyokushin karate is Budo Karate. The philosophy of Budo is evident in the name that Mas Oyama chose for his karate style, Kyokushin, which means "Ultimate Truth". It is also reflected in the Dojo Kun, in Mas Oyama's Eleven Mottos, and in the Spirit of Osu.
Kyokushin or Kyokushinkai was developed in the 1950's. The first official Honbu (headquarters) was founded by Masutatsu Oyama in 1964. Kyokushinkai is Japanese for "the society for the ultimate truth". It is considered one of the most challenging forms of Karate. Developed by Masutatsu Oyama, this is probably one of the hardest form of Karate today, placing great emphasis on combat effectiveness. The Kyokushin system is based on traditional Karate like Shotokan and Goju Ryu, but incorporates many elements of combat sports like Boxing and Kickboxing in Kumite. Many techniques like Hiza-Geri (knee kick), Mae Oroshi Kakato Geri (axe kick) and Gedan Mawashi Geri (low kick) aren't found in other traditional Karate styles. Today, many Kyokushin fighters appear in Kickboxing events like K-1 and even MMA events like Dream in Japan. After the death of Masutatsu Oyama in 1994, the International Karate Organization (IKO) splintered into several groups with IKO retaining the majority of its members. Shinkyokushinkai, currently led by Kenji Midori, formed the World Karate Organization, often known as IKO2. Some also joined Hanshi Steve Arneil who left the IKO in 1991 to form the International Federation of Karate (IFK).
Many Kyokushin groups throughout the world have chosen to focus their experience around the philosophy of Kyokushin as a method of self-improvement and discipline. The Kyokushin way teaches its students that the most important aspects of training are not the ability to knock down an opponent. Instead, the person must contemplate the technique and understand that the true meaning of the Kyokushin way is not in violence, but the mastering of oneself.
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