Kyokushinkai library

Everything about kyokushin
in one place

History, philosophy, symbols, rules, belts and terms. Training methods and videos — for students, parents and coaches.

Basics & history

Where kyokushin starts — founder, symbols, roots.

Biography of Mas Oyama The founder. Life, fights, philosophy (1923–1994). Read

Kanku symbol From kata Kanku-dai — hands trace the sky. Read

Kanji symbol Writing and meaning of the «Kyokushinkai» kanji. Read

What is Kyokushinkai The style, differences from other karate, values. Read

Etiquette & dojo rules

How to behave in the dojo, the student code, basics.

Dojo Kun Code by Mas Oyama and Eiji Yoshikawa. Read

Dojo etiquette Basic student conduct rules. Read

Belts, ranks & terms

Hierarchy, certification, glossary of Japanese terms.

Kyokushinkai belts 10 kyu and 10 dan — order and meaning. Read

From white to black belt An athlete's journey: timelines, requirements, tests. Read

How to sew a stripe on a belt Step-by-step with a diagram. Read

Master of Sports Requirements for MS and CMS karate ranks in Russia. Read

Glossary of terms Japanese terms used in Kyokushinkai. Read

Training & technique

Kata, kumite, methodologies, fight breakdowns.

Kata Formal sequences — the base of karate technique. Read

Kumite Types, rules, fight analysis. Read

All methodologies Full archive of training materials. Read

Benefits for kids and adults What kyokushinkai gives at any age. Read

Media library

Videos, video journal, photos of the «Kyokushin Profi» union.

Videos Training, master-classes and tournaments. Read

«Path to the Peak» journal All journal episodes. Read

Photo gallery Photos from tournaments, camps and meetups. Read

From theory to tatami

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