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Karate in the USSR - How It Was Banned 史
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 00
Why Kyokushin Is Called Contact Karate 史
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 00
Why Kyokushin Fighters Train Without Gloves 史
History & Philosophy #Martial Arts
Why Kyokushin Fighters Train Without Gloves
One of the distinctive features of Kyokushinkai is the minimal use of protective gloves during…
5 Jun 2026 00
Best Kyokushin Karate Books - Free Download 史
History & Philosophy #Martial Arts
Best Kyokushin Karate Books - Free Download
Books on Kyokushin are an indispensable source of knowledge for any karateka. Below you will…
5 Jun 2026 00
History of Kyokushin Karate 史
History & Philosophy
History of Kyokushin Karate
The history of Kyokushin begins in the mid-20th century and is closely tied to the…
5 Jun 2026 00
What Is Kyokushin Karate - History and Philosophy 史
History & Philosophy
What Is Kyokushin Karate - History and Philosophy
Kyokushin is one of the most well-known and demanding karate styles in the world. It…
5 Jun 2026 00
What Is Kyokushin-kan 史
History & Philosophy
What Is Kyokushin-kan
Kyokushin-kan is an international Kyokushinkai organization founded by Hatsuo Royama. Royama was one of Mas…
4 Jun 2026 00
Hyakunin Kumite - 100-Man Fight in Kyokushin 史
History & Philosophy
Hyakunin Kumite - 100-Man Fight in Kyokushin
Hyakunin kumite (Japanese: 100-man kumite) is a legendary challenge in Kyokushin karate, regarded as the…
4 Jun 2026 00
Kyokushin Organizations Worldwide Compared 史
History & Philosophy
Kyokushin Organizations Worldwide Compared
After the death of Masutatsu Oyama in April 1994, unified Kyokushin split into dozens of…
4 Jun 2026 00
What Is Shinkyokushinkai (WKO) Karate 史
History & Philosophy
What Is Shinkyokushinkai (WKO) Karate
Shinkyokushinkai is one of the largest branches of modern Kyokushin karate, formed after the 1994…
4 Jun 2026 00
What Is KWU Kyokushin World Union 史
History & Philosophy
What Is KWU Kyokushin World Union
KWU (Kyokushin World Union) is an international umbrella organization uniting various federations and branches of…
4 Jun 2026 00
IFK Kyokushin - History and World Championship 史
History & Philosophy
IFK Kyokushin - History and World Championship
IFK (International Federation of Karate) is one of the leading international Kyokushinkai organizations, founded in…
4 Jun 2026 00