What's Kyokushin? A style of stand-up, full contact karate, founded in 1964 by karate master, Masutatsu Oyama. Kyokushin Sprit The heart of our karate is real fighting. There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof there is no trust. Without trust there is no respect. respect for tradition is essential in the world of Martial Arts Dojo Kun (Dojo Oath) We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaking spirit. We will pursue the true meaning of the Martial Way, So that in time, our senses may be alert. With true vigor, we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self denial. We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors, and refrain from violence. We will follow our god, and never foget the true virtue of humility. We will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking other desires. All our lives, through the discipline of karate, we will seek to fulfill the true meaning of the kyokushin way. This Dojo's Instructor Nori Hasegawa Joined Kyokushin Kaikan Ikebukuro Honbu Dojo (Head Quater) when he was 10 years old. Nori has been trained Kyokushin Style for more than 30 years and instructed lots of fighter. |