✦ Founder
Masutatsu Ōyama
also known as Mas Oyama
Full-contact bare-knuckle; 100-man kumite; one of largest karate orgs
📍 Korea/Japan⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Jul 27, 1923 – Apr 26, 1994
Kyokushin KarateShotokanGōjū-ryūChinese MA
Affiliated ·IKOWKOvarious branches
Born Choi Yeong-eui, Korea. Founded Kyokushin 1964. Legendary physical feats.
✦ Founded
Kyokushin Karate
Notable Achievements
Founder of Kyokushin Karate (1964); Created 100-Man Kumite challenge; 4th Dan Judo; Legendary physical feats including bull-fighting demonstrations
Documented Students
Bobby Lowe, Steve Arneil, Andy Hug, Francisco Filho
