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Training

How to Return to Kyokushin After a Long Break

Below I will share how I returned to sport after a long break. I tried…

22 Oct 2026 2 0

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Nutrition

Eating on Kyokushin Tournament Day: Before, Between and After Fights

Food on tournament day should help you maintain your usual performance, not become an experiment…

18 Oct 2026 1 0

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Nutrition

Cutting Weight Before a Tournament: Risks and Safer Limits

Cutting weight before a tournament is not an essential part of preparation or a test…

18 Oct 2026 0 0

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Terminology

Japanese counting for karate: reference and practice trainer | SibKarate

Learn a ten-number practice sequence and test recognition for one minute. The interactive Russian-language trainer…

18 Oct 2026 1 0

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Training

Kyokushin for Children: When to Start and What to Bring

In short: the right age for a first class depends on more than a number.…

17 Oct 2026 0 0

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Belts

Kyokushin Sports Ranks: How They Differ from Kyu and Dan Grades

In short: a sports rank and a kyu or dan grade belong to different systems.…

17 Oct 2026 0 0

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Training

How I Exhausted My Calves on a Simple Run After Years in Kyokushin

This article is based on the author’s personal experience. The story began quite simply. After…

20 Aug 2026 1 0

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Equipment

How to Wash and Care for Your Karate Dogi

Dogi is not just a uniform. The word itself combines two characters: «do» (the way,…

11 Jun 2026 1 1

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History & Philosophy

Karate in the USSR - How It Was Banned

In 1964, Japanese athletes demonstrated karate-do at the Tokyo Olympics. The spectacle captivated the audience,…

10 Jun 2026 3 0

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Terminology

Kyokushin Referee Terminology and Signals

At Kyokushin tournaments, referees and judges communicate with competitors in Japanese: issuing commands, announcing scores,…

10 Jun 2026 0 0

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Technique & Kata

Kyokushin Kata Competition Rules Explained

Kata are formal technique sequences: predetermined combinations of stances, blocks, hand and foot strikes, and…

10 Jun 2026 0 0

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Tournaments

Tameshiwari Rules in Kyokushin Competitions

Tameshiwari — breaking hard objects — is one of the three competition disciplines in Kyokushin…

10 Jun 2026 0 0

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Fighter Psychology #Martial Arts

How Kyokushin Karate Builds Self-Confidence

Confidence is often confused with mood: it seems like telling yourself «I can do this»…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Training #Health

Recovery After Kyokushin Training

Training doesn’t make you stronger — it tears you down. You get stronger afterward, during…

5 Jun 2026 1 0

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History & Philosophy #Martial Arts

Why Kyokushin Is Called Contact Karate

Kyokushinkai earned its reputation as contact karate through full-contact sparring and a demanding training process.…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Stretching & Conditioning #Training

How to Develop Punch Speed in Karate

Punch speed is not about «willing yourself to punch faster.» It is primarily a matter…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Fighter Psychology #Martial Arts

Why Discipline Matters in Kyokushin Karate

Discipline is considered one of the core foundations of Kyokushin. It is what helps athletes…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Training #Health

Breathing Technique for Karate Training

Breathing is a skill that directly affects both the power of your strikes and how…

5 Jun 2026 1 0

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Technique & Kata #Terminology

Ushiro Geri - The Back Kick in Kyokushin

Ushiro geri is a back kick considered one of the most powerful strikes in Kyokushin.…

5 Jun 2026 2 0

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Equipment #Terminology

Makiwara Training in Kyokushin Karate

Makiwara is a traditional striking tool widely used in Kyokushin and other karate styles. It…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Training #Choice

How to Choose a Kyokushin Karate Coach

Choosing a coach plays a huge role in how successful your Kyokushin training will be.…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Training #Kids

Benefits of Karate for Children - Kyokushin

Parents bring their child to a martial arts club with the same questions every time:…

5 Jun 2026 1 0

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Fighter Psychology #Martial Arts

How Kyokushin Shapes Character

There is a common myth: any sport builds character. Research is more nuanced — character…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Technique & Kata #Terminology

Uraken Backfist Strike in Kyokushin

Uraken is a snapping backfist strike widely used in Kyokushin. It is characterized by high…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Tournaments #Teams

How Kyokushin Karate Competitions Are Judged

If you’ve come to a Kyokushin tournament for the first time — to cheer on…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Training #Technique

How to Become a Kyokushin Karate Coach

To become a Kyokushin coach, it is not enough to be good at the techniques.…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Training #Training Camps

Kyokushin Summer Training Camps - What to Expect

Summer training camps are an important part of athlete preparation in Kyokushin. They allow for…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Training #Health

Kyokushin and Weight Training: How to Combine

The question of whether you can train at a gym alongside Kyokushin comes up for…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Training #Beginners

How Often to Train in Kyokushin Karate

How often you should train in Kyokushinkai depends on your goals, age, and level of…

5 Jun 2026 0 0

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Belts #Standards

Belt Exams in Kyokushin - Do You Need to Grade?

Belt examinations are an important part of the Kyokushin system, though athletes approach gradings in…

5 Jun 2026 0 0