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Equipment #Stripe

How to Sew a Stripe onto a Kyokushin Belt

When an athlete advances to the next odd-numbered kyu, it is time to sew a…

27 May 2018 0 1

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Belts #Standards

Kyokushin Belt Grading Requirements

Qualification test standards for student and master degrees in Kyokushinkai karate. Qualification test standards for…

20 May 2018 0 15

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Equipment #Video

How to Tie a Karate Belt Correctly - Video Guide

Every beginner karateka has the same question — how do you tie a belt on…

16 May 2018 0 0

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Training #Health

How Karate Affects Your Health - Benefits Explained

Karate training engages every muscle group in the body. Practicing karate improves flexibility, builds endurance,…

12 May 2018 0 0

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Equipment #Choice

How to Choose a Karate Gi (Dogi) - Complete Guide

The dogi (gi) is the traditional uniform for karate practice. In the old days, beginners…

5 May 2018 0 0

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History & Philosophy #Kyokushin

Kyokushin vs Other Karate Styles - Key Differences

The foundation of Kyokushin style was built on Shotokan and Goju-ryu karate. Mas Oyama, the…

28 Apr 2018 0 0

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Kyokushin Masters #Biography

Masutatsu Oyama - Founder of Kyokushin Karate

Masutatsu Oyama (1923-1994) was one of the greatest karate masters and the creator of the…

23 Apr 2018 0 0

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Technique & Kata #Video

All Kyokushin Karate Kata with Videos

Kata are the signature feature of Kyokushin karate. They are defined technical sequences — a…

16 Apr 2018 3 6

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Belts #Kyu

Kyokushin Karate Belt System Explained

A karate belt holds enormous significance and special meaning for a practitioner — it is…

2 Apr 2018 0 0

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Training #Choosing a Dojo

How to Choose a Karate Club for Your Child

Sports clubs are an important part of a child’s balanced development, especially today when computers…

19 Mar 2018 0 1

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Training #Kyokushin

Pros and Cons of Kyokushin Karate

Today, Kyokushin (also spelled Kyokushinkai) is one of the most popular and sought-after karate styles.…

14 Mar 2018 1 22

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Training #Karate

Karate for Beginners: How to Start Training

Those just getting started in karate — or thinking about enrolling their child in a…

7 Mar 2018 0 0