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Read MoreKyokushin-kan’s Mission
At Kyokushin-kan, our mission is to DEFEND, REVITALIZE, and ADVANCE the teaching of Kyokushin’s founder, Sosai Masutatsu Oyama. Defending Sosai’s teaching means preventing any deterioration of the best that Kyokushin was durhing Sosai’s lifetime. Revitalizing it means, in some cases, reintroducing elements of Kyokushin training that helped make Kyokushin what it is, but that were no...
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Read MoreKyokushin-kan Technical Committee
To understand the mission of the Kyokushin-kan Technical Committee, chaired by Shihan Hiroto Okazaki, it is important to understand Kyokushin-kan’s view that technical material (kata, bunkai, kihon, etc.) play an integral role in honing karate fighting ability. In our mission statement, we said that it is our intent to promote the best of what Sosai’s Kyokushin is, was, and will be, rather than...
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Read MoreKancho Royama vs. Snapshot Kyokushin
One of the great stumbling blocks to Kyokushin’s protection after the death of Mas Oyama has been instructors in leadership positions who had extremely valuable experiences training with Mas Oyama (or with great students of Mas Oyama), but who mistakenly decide that what they witnessed during that one single “snapshot” experience was all that Kyokushin was (and all that Mas Oyama...
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Read MoreWORLD NEWS! Article Written in Spanish by Sensei Mauricio of Costa Rica!
You can now add your own News stories, and Honbu’s site will be automatically updated to display what’s going on in Kyokushin worldwide. Your submitted news stories might cover seminars, promotions, training camps, promotion tests, or any topic that, through photographs and video clips, might paint Kyokushin-kan in a positive light. We hope that branches who host significant or newsworthy events will...
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Read MoreWORLD NEWS! 29th Annual ACKK Beach Training in Canada!
You can now add your own News stories, and Honbu’s site will be automatically updated to display what’s going on in Kyokushin worldwide. Your submitted news stories might cover seminars, promotions, training camps, promotion tests, or any topic that, through photographs and video clips, might paint Kyokushin-kan in a positive light. We hope that branches who host significant or newsworthy events will...
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Read MoreWhat is Ikken?
Ikken is a parallel, Chinese martial art heavily stressed by Kancho Royama and other instructors during Kyokushin-kan seminars. It is the name currently used for an martial art Sosai Mas Oyama practiced, Taikiken, and incorporated into his synthesis of Kyokushin. At its core is the training of Ki (or Chi in Chinese) energy. Westerners who’ve never seen Ikken might think it similar to Tai Chi, although it...
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Read MoreShinken Shobu Rules
We all know that by the 1990′s when Sosai was alive and Kyokushin achieved such enormous popularity, all Kyokushin tournaments, including the world tournaments held in Japan, denied the competitors the use of hand strikes (punches, elbows, etc.) to the head and face. This was done originally for an obvious reason. No one wanted to see so many competitors bloodied and sent to the hospital...
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Read MoreWorldwide Unification of Kata
On Sunday afternoon, June 23rd, 2013, Kyokushin-kan hosted it’s annual weight category Shinken-Shobu Rules Tournament. This new set of Kyokushin tournament rules has drawn a lot of attention because it is the first time in most of our lives that we have ever seen Kyokushin fighters fighting with head punches. Kancho Royama, and other young students of Mas Oyama at Oyama Dojo (prior to the...
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Read MoreKata and Bunkai
Bunkai means “application” in Japanese. It refers to a type of training, usually performed as formal one-step kumite, in which the practitioner studies the application of the individual movements performed during kata by applying them as defenses against the simulated attacks of a training partner. The practice of bunkai is a long-missing-from-Kyokushin, but vital, link between kata and...
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Read MoreBuki Jutsu
One of Kyokushin-kan’s major innovations since it’s founding has been the introduction of Buki Jutsu (weapons training), including training with Okinawa’s traditional weapons intended for defense against the Japanese sword, including: bo, jo, sai, tonfa and boken. Although from all the innovations and re-introductions to Kyokushin Kyokushin-kan has made in the decade since its birth, Buki Jutsu is...
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Read MoreKyokushin-kan Tournaments
Full-contact tournament fighting has been a hallmark of Mas Oyama’s Kyokushin Karate since the All-Japn tournaments of the late 60’s, and especially since the commencement of Mas Oyama’s world tournaments held every 4 years since 1975. Kyokushin-kan continues this tradition of excellence by hosting its All-Japan Tournament every November in Japan, and through its support of numerous international and...
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Read MoreInternational Seminars
Above all other content at Kyokushin-kan’s International Instructors’ Seminars is Kancho’s message, “Attend these seminars! Take what you’ve learned back to your countries!” One should understand that Kyokushin-kan is NOT “just another IKO.” We are not just another label under which Kyokushin dojos and instructors worldwide continue their snapshot...
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Read MoreKancho Hatsuo Royama and the Birth of Kyokushin-kan
Hatsuo Royama was born in Saitama, just north of Tokyo, in 1948. Inspired by a country-wide boom in popularity of celebrity fighters and wrestlers, he traveled to Ikebukuro at the age of 15 and entered Mas Oyama’s legendary “Oyama Dojo” where Kyokushin Karate was being born. Having trained there at the birthplace of Mas Oyama’s Kyokushin, Kancho Royama was one of a very few...
Contributed News Stories
2017 Instructors’ seminars by Shihan Panagoiliopoulos Nikolaos
On the 28th & 29th of January 2017,
Shihan Panagoiliopoulos Nikolaos will conduct the official seminar for the “instructor” coaches of Kyokushin Kan, as well as promotion Black belt tests.
The above events will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece.
FUNDRAISING TO BUY KYOKUSHIN-KAN’S NEW HONBU BUILDING
FUNDRAISING TO BUY KYOKUSHIN-KAN’S NEW HONBU BUILDING
We want to collect contributions for buying new Kyokushin-kan Honbu building.
In order to take over the bequest of Sosai Mas Oyama, we Kyokushin-kan have been working with full strength till today to pursue and spread Budo Karate since its establishment in 2003. I hereby would like to thank you to many of those who supported Kyokushin-kan during this period.
This summer, Kyokushin-kan is planning to move to a new building which is...
Kyokushin-kan Official Online Shop
We hereby would like to inform that Honbu is moving to a new building in real near future.
We will start from renting the place, however the building contains dojo, office and Uchideshi dormitory; and eventually we would like to purchase the building.
Therefore we are raising funds by all means from our members throughout the world.
Please check our newly opened online shop and we would appreciate if you can contribute Honbu by purchasing goods or simply donating from the fundraising...
6th Dokiju Championships , on May 21st 2016 in Montreal QC Canada
ACKK attended the 6th Dokiju Championships , on May 21st 2016 in Montreal QC Canada. Hosted by Sensei Stephane Marcotte , it was a huge success with over 400 participants from Canada and USA.
Canada is well represented: tournament host, Sensei Stephane Marcotte, Sensei JJ Nowlan, Sensei Guy Marquis, Shihan Ray Cormier, Shihan Moji Talebzadeh, Sensei Marc-Andre Losier & Sensei Vittorio Russo
Sensei Stephane and Shihan Ray reviewing details with the officials.
Our good friends from...
Open Championship Knock Down Contact International Kyokushin Kan Athens-Greece
At 15th of May, 2016 at the Private Basketball Court of Peristeri, Athens, will be held fights of the official Kyokushin kan Greek organization.
The fights will be according the style of Knock Down Contact & Shinken Shobu Rules “K-1”, “Kyokushin Kan No1” with boxing gloves 12 oz and face contact.
All the organizations, federations and associations can participate with “muay thai fighters, kick boxing fighters, taekwondo fighters and other styles.
Director: International...
ALL BENGAL OPEN KYOKUSHIN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2016
We are glad to inform that all bengal open kyokushin karate championship 2016 was hend on 19th 20th march 2016 at raniganj west bengal india. with 200 participates from different district in west bengal. including 45 dogo operator it was a grand success.
Europe Championship Kyokushin-kan for Children, Youth and Juniors. “Eurokan Junior” – 19.03.2016
Europe Championship Kyokushin-kan
for Children, Youth and Juniors.
“Eurokan Junior” – 19.03.2016
A huge event of the strongest fighters in age of 6 to 17 was supported and organized by the parents of our Dankezu-family! Exactly 227 fighters from 13 countries, 24 teams and six different organizations of kyokushin – karate met on the main Tatami in Berlin. The most experienced judges took the justices decisions in the most complicated and...
Invitation for karate tournament
Temple of kyokushin invites all kyokushin fighters and lovers to attend Bengal championship at Raniganj on 19th March 2016.
3rd Malaysia Open Kyokushin-kan Karate Bare Knuckle Tournament
3rd Malaysia Open Kyokushin-kan Karate Bare Knuckle Tournament is open for registration now. Happening in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the 8th October 2016 in Summit USJ Mall.
Categories include children and adult kata and kumite categories. Visit www.facebook.com/kyokushin2016 for registration details
1st West-European Kyokushin-kan Seminar 2016
1st West-European Kyokushin-kan Seminar 2016.
Stage karate kyokushin open, Katas, Kumite, Night training, Resistance championship and much more.
10, 11, 12 june 2016, Caldes d’Estrac, Barcelona, Spain.
Make your reservation as soon as possible to one of the best Stage in Spain.
Very nice location near the Sea with swiming pool and green areas.
Very big 420m2 tatami under roof.
Facebook information
https://www.facebook.com/events/1524422484523828/
Contact
Sensei Kristian Gomez...
6th Kyokushin-Kan DOKIJU championship
The championship will be held in Montreal, Quebec ,Canada
For info sja.canse@gmail.com
karate.st-hubert@hotmail.com
Thank you
Osu
Results of 2nd Malaysia Open Kyokushin-kan Karate Bare Knuckle Tournament 2015
Results
Youth Male Division A
1 Tristan Yap Kyokushinkan Malaysia
2 Ryan Lee Tora Dojo
3 Krishna Sidhu Tora Dojo
Youth Male Division B
1 Ryota Sakai Kyokushinkan Malaysia
2 Ryu Lee Sing Yi Kyokushinkan Malaysia
3 Hafiz Syahmi b. Syahrin Tora Dojo
Youth Male Division C
1 Yuki Sakai Kyokushinkan Malaysia
2 Bryan Yong Jun Wai Kyokushinkan Malaysia
3 Prannay KR Kyokushinkan India
Female Youth
1 Daphne Yong Pui Wern Kyokushinkan Malaysia
2 Loh Wen Teng Kyokushinkan Malaysia
3 Tan Tze Jean...
Honbu Live News Stream
FUNDRAISING TO BUY KYOKUSHIN-KAN’S NEW HONBU BUILDING
FUNDRAISING TO BUY KYOKUSHIN-KAN’S NEW HONBU BUILDING
We want to collect contributions for buying new Kyokushin-kan Honbu building.
In order to take over the bequest of Sosai Mas Oyama, we Kyokushin-kan have been working with full strength till today to pursue and spread Budo Karate since its establishment in 2003. I hereby would like to thank you to many of those who supported Kyokushin-kan during this period.
This summer, Kyokushin-kan is planning to move to a new building which is worthy of the headquarters of the world. However, we will start from renting the place. Therefore, I would like to ask you for contributions so that we can buy this building itself.
Our mission is to leave the spirit of Sosai Oyama and Kyokushin name up to 50 to 100 years, and Kyokushin-kan Honbu will have to become a driving force behind. Upon purchasing the new Honbu building, I would like to thank you to everyone’s kind understanding and cooperation.
Osu!
Hatsuo Royama
Chairman of Kyokushin-kan
New Honbu (frontview)
New Honbu (sideview)
New Honbu (dojo)
Kyokushin-kan Official Online Shop
We hereby would like to inform that Honbu is moving to a new building in real near future.
We will start from renting the place, however the building contains dojo, office and Uchideshi dormitory; and eventually we would like to purchase the building.
Therefore we are raising funds by all means from our members throughout the world.
Please check our newly opened online shop and we would appreciate if you can contribute Honbu by purchasing goods or simply donating from the fundraising content.
Kyokushin-kan Official Online Shop:
(If you have access problem due to firewall or utm setting, please enter from here: http://vikramprajapti.jugemcart.com/)
We will gradually increase the variety of items. We also appreciate if you can give us an idea of what you want us to sell in the future.
We thank you very much for your kind attention and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Kyokushin-kan International Honbu (World Headquarters)
Gary Cooper Completes 3 Years Uchideshi Program in Kyokushin-kan Honbu
Gary Cooper from U.S.A. (L.A. Dojo, Branch Chief: Sensei Tom Callahan) arrived Japan together with the other U.S. team for the first time to attend the International Karate Instructors Camp held in Tochigi from March 1st to 3rd, 2013. From the next day after the camp, Gary stayed in Honbu Dojo as Honbu Uchideshi (live in student) to train Karate in Japanese custom.
Gary started Uchideshi as a brown belt but on the day of graduation, he completed 30 men Kumite and achieved a Nidan black belt. It is very difficult for a Westerner to complete Uchideshi program, not because of hard training but because of different custom – culture, language and environment. Aside from every day training, Uchideshis are required to clean the entire dojo, wash Sempai’s dogis, prepare food, study Japanese and many other miscellaneous works to maintain Honbu dojo and it’s activities.
However, the most unfortunate thing that happened to Gary and other Uchideshis was on October 2014, when Honbu lost its own Dojo. It meant that they didn’t have place to train. After Honbu lost its Dojo, all the administrative works were moved in an apartment and Uchideshis were sent to nearby Branch Dojo (Hatogaya Dojo, Branch Chief: Sensei Kiyotaka Sakurai) with good will from its Branch Chief. Every Uchideshis were required to train on their own. Gary as the only senior Uchideshi, must have had hard time to maintain the motivation of his Kohai Uchideshis keeping up the discipline and training for himself. It must have been a battle for himself. As well as being headquarters, Honbu dojo faces the same challenges as all world branches. We are very optimistic Honbu will recover from this difficulty, and students like Gary will be here for us to carry the teaching into the future.
The 3 years as Uchideshi might be long and indeed there are many events and memories that happened during this period, but moreover, we hope these experience will influence positively on Gary’s life.
Congratulations Gary for completing the program. Osu!
Shihan Jose Millan
We are very shocked and saddened by the news of our International Committee Chairman, Shihan Jose Millan, passing away on 29th of February at the age of 80.
Shihan Millan was one of the first men who brought Kyokushin karate back to Spain. He came to Japan to practice Sosai Mas Oyama’s karate in the early 1960’s at “Oyama Dojo” before Kyokushin was established. He has resided in Japan for 40 years and dedicated his lifetime contributing to Kyokushin and Kyokushin-kan.
Shihan Millan was a sempai of Kancho Royama’s and always have been a very close friend and advisor.
We think he will finally meet Sosai in heaven and have a long conversation since he loved to talk.
May his soul rest in peace.
Thank you Shihan Millan for all what you have taught. You will always live inside our heart.
Big Osu!
Kyokushin-kan International Honbu
Kyu Promotion Test – Kyokushin-Kan Greece
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The promotion Test Kyu Belt will take place from Shihan Nikolaos Panagoiliopoulos and the technical support Kyokushin Kan Greece.
Result of All Japan Karate tournament 2014
All Japan Karate Tournament 2014
Oct 26th at Yoyogi Daini Stadium
1st Place: Masaki Fujii(Kyokushin-kan)
2nd Place: Tenta Onodera(Seibukaikan)
3rd Place: Yu Funasaki(Kyokushin-kan)
4th Place: Tadashi Takayama(Kyokushin-kan)
5th Place: Genki Takahashi(Kyokushin-kan)
6th Place: Ryusuke Yusa(Kyokushin-kan)
7th Place: Masazumi Nakayama(Kyokushin-kan)
8th Place: Shigeya Ueno(Kyokushin-kan)
Best Spirit Award: Tadashi Takayama(Kyokushin-kan)
Technical Award: Tenta Onodera(Seibukaikan)
Kiwanis Demonstration Video Clip
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5emhg5HOwU
Recent Youtube Video of Kyokushin-kan Demonstration.