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Kyokushin Referee Terminology and Signals

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

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Ido Geiko - Moving Drills in Kyokushin

Ido Geiko is a form of technical training in motion, widely used in Kyokushin. During…

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Who Is a Renshi in Kyokushin Karate

Renshi is a Japanese instructor title used in karate and other martial arts. The word…

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Who Is Shihan-Dai in Kyokushin Karate

Shihan-dai is an assistant to the shihan in the Japanese martial arts system. In Kyokushin,…

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Who Is a Senpai in Kyokushin Karate

Senpai is a senior student in Japanese martial arts. In Kyokushin, the senpai helps beginners,…

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Who Is a Shihan in Kyokushin Karate

Shihan is one of the most respected titles in Kyokushin karate. It is typically awarded…

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Who Is a Sensei in Kyokushin Karate

Sensei is the traditional Japanese title for a teacher or coach. In Kyokushin, the sensei…

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Kyokushin Hierarchy: Ranks and Titles

The hierarchy in Kyokushin is rooted in Japanese traditions of respect and discipline. It helps…

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Japanese Karate Terms and Titles

Japanese karate has a special system of respectful forms of address. In Kyokushinkai these traditions…

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What Does OSU Mean in Kyokushin Karate

OSU or OSS is one of the most well-known words in Kyokushin karate. It is…

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Who Is Sosai in Kyokushin Karate

Sosai is the highest title in the Kyokushin karate system, meaning «founder of the organization.»…

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Who Is Kancho in Kyokushin Karate

Kancho is the title of the head of an organization in Japanese martial arts. In…

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