Ippon is a full victory in karate. In Kyokushin, ippon is awarded for an action that results in a clear advantage or makes it impossible to continue the fight.

Ippon can be awarded:
— for a knockout;
— for a clean strike;
— for effective technique;
— for two wazari.

Being awarded ippon means an early victory in the bout.

In Kyokushin, ippon is considered the highest technical score, as it demonstrates complete superiority over the opponent.

Many spectacular bouts at World Championships have ended with ippon following powerful kicks.