The school of ultimate truth
Kyokushin Karate
The hardest style in the world of karate.
Kyokushinkai karate is considered the hardest style in the world of karate. It is not based on point-system fighting but on real strikes. By combining all the techniques learned through training in different martial arts styles such as Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Kempo and Judo, along with the circular movement of master Kenichi Sawai's Taikiken, Mas Oyama gradually developed his unique style of karate: Kyokushinkai.
Two basic rules are essential to eliminate the risk of serious injury during practice.
- First rule — punches and elbow strikes to the face are prohibited, since Kyokushinkai is practiced without protective gear, unlike most styles. All attacks to the back or lower abdomen are also prohibited. This prohibition is absolute: whether the attack is controlled or not, it prevents control problems during combat.
- Second rule — strikes received are judged by a refereeing panel of 4 judges and one referee, according to a system that parallels a real fight.
The Dojo
The Dojo is where karate is practiced — a sacred place where the karateka finds self-improvement, confidence and unmatched spirituality. The word Dojo means "place to find the Way."
