Books on Kyokushin are an indispensable source of knowledge for any karateka. Below you will find the best books on Kyokushin karate available for free download: Masutatsu Oyama classics in Russian and English, rare textbooks, and technique manuals.

Masutatsu Oyama Books in Russian

Title Author Year Pages Download
This Is Karate Masutatsu Oyama 1965 ~336 PDF, Russian
Classic Karate Masutatsu Oyama 1969 ~256 PDF, Russian
Mastering Karate Masutatsu Oyama 1978 256 PDF, Russian
The Philosophy of Karate Masutatsu Oyama 1993 ~200 PDF, Russian
Karate for Children Masutatsu Oyama 1989 ~160 PDF, Russian
Power Karate David Cook 1992 ~220 PDF, Russian

Masutatsu Oyama Books in English

Title Author Year Pages Download
What is Karate — the founder’s first book, covering kihon, kata, kumite, and the foundations of Kyokushin. Masutasu Oyama 1966 ~250 PDF, archive.org
Vital Karate — a collection of material on basic and advanced Kyokushin technique, strikes and kata. Masutasu Oyama 1967 ~272 PDF, archive.org
This is Karate — over 2,000 photographs covering all aspects of Kyokushin; a classic edition. Masutasu Oyama 1965 ~336 PDF, archive.org
Advanced Karate — advanced Kyokushin technique for experienced practitioners. Masutasu Oyama 1970 ~256 PDF, archive.org
Mas Oyama’s Essentials of Karate — the master’s non-violent techniques, diet, and self-defense. Mas Oyama 1978 ~264 PDF, archive.org
Mas Oyama’s Complete Karate Course — the complete Kyokushin course: 256 illustrated pages. Mas Oyama 1998 256 archive.org

Kyokushin Textbooks and Training Materials

Title Author Year Pages Download
Kyokushin Karate Books — training material on kumite, kata, and combat preparation. Kyokushin Academy 2013 ~80 PDF

How to Use Books in Your Training

Books on Kyokushin are no substitute for training, but they significantly accelerate your understanding of technique and philosophy. We recommend starting with «This Is Karate» or «The Philosophy of Karate» — these lay the foundation of a fighter’s worldview. For deeper study of technique, «Classic Karate» and «Advanced Karate» are excellent choices. «Karate for Children» is written specifically for young athletes and their parents.

All the books listed above are available for free via the links provided. Russian-language editions are hosted on Mail.ru cloud storage; English-language titles are on archive.org, a non-commercial open-access library.