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Introduction of Kyokushin Kaikan
The International Karatedo Federation Kyokushin Kaikan was officially established in 1965. This book chronicles the progress of Kyokushin Kaikan over about half a century, from the era of its founder, President Masutatsu Oyama, to the new era of his successor, Director Shokei Matsui.
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Introduction of Sosai Masutatsu Oyama
Founder of the International Karatedo Federation Kyokushin Kaikan. Born June 4, 1923. He studied Kenpo from an early age and entered Yamanashi Junior Aviation School at the age of 14.
When he was 15 years old he became a student of Sensei Funakoshi Gichin (the person who first introduced karate to Japan). Afterwards, he studied at Takushoku University and Waseda University, and after training at Mt. Minobu, won the All-Japan Karate Championship held for the first time after the war in September 1947.
From April 1948, he spent 1 year and 8 months training in a mountain trap on Mt. Kiyosumi, and when he descended from the mountain in November 1950, he faced off against a fierce bull in Tateyama, Chiba. He killed 47 cows, four of which died instantly
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with one blow. He moved to the United States in 1952 and toured all over the United States, performing karate performances and demonstrations to promote karate. During that time, he engaged in serious competitions with professional wrestlers and won all seven matches. Since then, he has traveled to many countries around the world, performing and teaching, and spreading karate around the world. In 1964, the International Karatedo Federation Kyokushin Kaikan was established. In 1969, he advocated the ``direct blow system (full contact)'' and held the first All Japan Karate Championships. In 1975, he held the first World Karate Championships, commonly known as the Karate Olympics, and sparked a Kyokushin karate boom all over the world. He had official dojos in 120 countries around the world and was the president of 12 million disciples, dedicating his life to Kyokushin Karate. On April 26, 1994, he passed away suddenly due to lung cancer. He passed away at the age of 70.
Introduction of the IKO president Shokei Matsui
Born in Tokyo on January 15, 1963. He admired Master Oyama and entered Kyokushin Kaikan in junior high school. Due to his gifted talent and constant efforts, he quickly rose to prominence. When he was 17 years old, he placed 4th in the All Japan Tournament, showing the world how extraordinary he was. He won the 17th and 18th All Japan Championships. He also won the 4th World Championship the following year, achieving the feat of winning the tournament for the third time in a row. His agile and brilliant kumite was called the prince of the karate world, and attracted many fans.
Also, the year before he won the world tournament, he completed Kyokushin's greatest arrogance, Hyakunin Kumite, establishing his foundation as a true martial artist.
After retiring as an active player, he will learn from Master Oyama's
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philosophy while mentoring younger players. Following Master Oyama's passing, he assumed the position of Director of Kyokushin Kaikan, carrying on his wishes. Currently, he spends his days running around the world, aiming to run Kyokushin Kaikan organizations around the world and further popularize and develop Kyokushin Karate.
Introduction of IKO Branch Chief of Turkiye Sensei Ömer Salih Cengiz
Born in Tokyo on January 15, 1963. He admired Master Oyama and entered Kyokushin Kaikan in junior high school. Due to his gifted talent and constant efforts, he quickly rose to prominence. When he was 17 years old, he placed 4th in the All Japan Tournament, showing the world how extraordinary he was. He won the 17th and 18th All Japan Championships. He also won the 4th World Championship the following year, achieving the feat of winning the tournament for the third time in a row. His agile and brilliant kumite was called the prince of the karate world, and attracted many fans.
Also, the year before he won the world tournament, he completed Kyokushin's greatest arrogance, Hyakunin Kumite, establishing his foundation as a true martial artist.
After retiring as an active player, he will learn from Master Oyama's
Kyokushin Kaikan
philosophy while mentoring younger players. Following Master Oyama's passing, he assumed the position of Director of Kyokushin Kaikan, carrying on his wishes. Currently, he spends his days running around the world, aiming to run Kyokushin Kaikan organizations around the world and further popularize and develop Kyokushin Karate.