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Kyokushin Karate ranks #54 of 275 in the Combat Sport ranking, behind Catch Wrestling, ahead of ONE Championship.
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Who founded Kyokushin Karate?
The full-contact style of Japanese karate was founded by Mas Oyama in 1964. Oyama developed the discipline after training in various martial arts and famously testing his skills in high-profile public fights.
How does Kyokushin competition differ from other karate styles?
Kyokushin is famous for its intense bare-knuckle, full-contact fighting rules that test a practitioner's endurance and powerful striking techniques. Unlike many point-based styles, competitors continuously strike each other, though punches to the face are generally prohibited.
What does the word Kyokushin actually mean?
The word translates to 'Ultimate Truth' in Japanese. Mas Oyama chose this name to reflect his philosophy that martial arts should be a rigorous path toward physical and spiritual enlightenment.
Are there famous mixed martial artists with a Kyokushin background?
Several successful kickboxers and mixed martial artists, including Georges St-Pierre and Bas Rutten, have trained in Kyokushin. The style's intense conditioning and devastating low kicks translate very well to full-contact combat sports.
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