Unafraid
A Zen Thing . Quotes“Karate is not a game. It is not a sport. It is not even a system of self-defense. Karate is half physical exercise and half spiritual. The karateist who has given the necessary years of exercise and meditation is a tranquil person. He is unafraid. He can even be calm in a burning building.”— Mas Read More
Sosai
HistorySosai (総裁) is a Japanese term that translates to “president” or “director-general.” The Japanese word Sosai (総裁, “Sōsai”) is a Japanese term that has two meanings, translating to “president” or “director-general.” : In the context of Kyokushin Karate, Sosai refers to the founder and head of the organization, Masutatsu Oyama (大山倍達). Masutatsu Oyama (1923-1994) was Read More
Power-n-Justice
Karate . Quotes“Power without justice is violence, and justice without power is incompetence.” – Mas Oyama The quote by Mas Oyama emphasizes the importance of balancing power and justice in order to create a fair and just society. Without power, justice cannot be enforced, and without justice, power can easily become abusive and violent. This quote reflects Read More
One Thumb Fist
Technique . Training notesWatch in awe as Mas Oyama demonstrates the devastating one thumb fist technique. This move is particularly effective when aimed at pressure points such as the temple, medulla oblongata or spinal cord, by striking from the opponent’s blind spot at a close distance. The perfect target areas are the temporal region and occipital region at Read More
Mas Oyama Motivation
Karate . Styles . Training notes . UncategorizedMas Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin Karate, was known for his unwavering discipline, focus, and determination. He was dedicated to pushing the limits of both his physical and mental abilities, and was driven by a strong will to succeed in his martial arts training. Oyama incorporated the principles of Zen Buddhism into his practice, and Read More
New Year’s Reflection
A Zen Thing . Events & Holidays . QuotesNew Year’s Reflection Laughter is enlightenment Anger is ignorant Crying is training – Mas Oyama Read More
Increasing Your Punch Power
FitnessMas Oyama would suggest you perform this power exercise 300 times daily! I would suggest that you build up to that slowly. To perform the power pushup exercise you should use a firm cushion as pictured. A couch cushion will do in a pinch. Start with a closed fist pushup position and execute as depicted Read More
Mas Oyama: Street Fighter Ryu
EntertainmentRyu: A Study on Design and Inspiration This article is centered around a article originally posted on arttronik.wordpress.com on January 21, 2012, a now defunct website. The subject matter seems worth saving as it relates to Mas Oyama’s legacy and the history of Kyokushin and Karate in popular culture. The first Street Fighter game in the Read More
Real Fighting
Karate . Quotes“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. This is a definition in the world of martial arts.” — Mas Oyama Life is about Trials and Achievement. While today people don’t want to admit this, Read More
Courtesy
Quotes“Courtesy should be apparent in all our actions and words and in all aspects of daily life. But be courtesy, I do not mean rigid, cold formality. Courtesy in the truest sense is selfless concern for the welfare and physical and mental comfort of the other person.” ~ Mas Oyama “The martial way begins and Read More
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