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The founder of Kyokushin Karate, 🗾 Japan
often misheard as "Kyon Cushion," was the Korean-Japanese martial artist Masutatsu "Mas" Oyama (1923–1994), who developed this influential style of full-contact karate, known for its rigorous training and powerful, realistic fighting in the 1950s and '60s, establishing the International Karate Organization (IKO-1) in 1964.
This video provides an overview of the history of Kyokushin Karate:
Key Facts About Mas Oyama & Kyokushin:
Origin: Born Choi Yeung-eui in Korea, Oyama moved to Japan and became a legendary martial artist.
Philosophy: Kyokushin, meaning "The Ultimate Truth," focuses on pushing physical and mental limits through intense training and bare-knuckle, full-contact sparring.
Development: Oyama founded the style after World War II, seeking to create a karate that emphasized real combat and strength, contrasting with less practical forms.
Legacy: He established the International Karate Organization (IKO) in 1964, and Kyokushin grew into one of the world's largest martial arts organizations, spreading across continents.
You can learn more about Mas Oyama and the origins of Kyokushin Karate in this video:
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