Dojo operator Salam Kahil
I was born in Lebanon 1967, in the capital city, Beirut. In 1980 I started to practice karate kyokushinkai. My teacher was grand master HASHEM MAKKI, the branch chief of the Lebanese kyokushinkai organization. 1984 is the year when I attended the 1-st Dan black belt degree. In 1988 I came to Odessa (Ukraine), to study and I organized my first group and started to teach karate. My club name was karate dojo.
In the year 1990 I returned to Lebanon and took a test on the 2-end Dan. After my return to Odessa, I knew that already exist a Ukrainian kyokushinkai federation, but from the first contact with them, I felt that I am not welcome in their organization. In 1991 I developed my own federation and style. It was the simmey-do karate or the way of the bright spirit. It is a mix style, so universal. The base was kept from kyokushinkai karate with the add of jiu-jitsu elements and kickboxing punches. At the present time we have many branches in a different countries . Russia, Ukraine, Chechnya, Dagestan, Armenia and many more. In 2005 year I joined the international Kyokushin-kai & Self-Defense Federation and became it representative in Ukraine with the rank of 6th Dan black belt. also I have been awarded the 6th Dan by the Kyokushin budokai organization. In the beginning of the year 2006, I have developed the international independent Kyokushin karate federation, to continue the way of Mas Oyama, but however I didn't feel that it's the right way, so I've decided to returne to the roots and at last in 2010, I've joined the IKOK SOSAI, and became a Dojo Operator in Ukraine, odessa city. I've rejected all ranks and titles from other non-original Kyokushin organizations.
Osu!
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 vigour, 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 forget 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 fulfil the true meaning of the kyokushin way.
About the IKOK
The International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan is the original and sole legal entity representing Mas Oyama's Karate. So-honbu and it's affiliated members function as a direct connection to the lineage and source of Kyokushin Karate, and it's original spiritual and physical teachings, as taught by Sosai Masutatsu Oyama.
The IKO Kyokushinkaikan aims to promote a cooperative and inspiring environment for everyone, regardless of gender, race, nationality, religion or economical circumstances, to realize his/her fullest potential spiritually and physically through the Budo Karate of Sosai Mas Oyama.
The primary goals of the IKOK are:
* To preserve the original philosophy and teachings of Sosai Mas Oyama.
* To honor the honbu established by Sosai Mas Oyama as the spiritual home of Kyokushin Karate and IKO Kyokushinkaikan headquaters and to preserve so-honbu for all future generations.
* To ensure the very highest of teaching and training standards amongst its representatives worldwide to maintain Kyokushin's integrity and standardization.
* To progagate the true values of Budo; honesty, loyalty, humility, courage, effort, filial piety, consideration for others, wise discrimination and balance.
IKO Kyokushinkaikan Custodian
Kikuko (Kuristina) Oyama
Born in Tokyo on October 21st, 1971
Kikuko Oyama is the third daughter of Sosai.
She spent many years abroad studying,
and now devotes her days to the protection
and reconstruction of Kyokushinkaikan.
IKO Kyokushinkaikan Kancho
Yoshikazu Suzuki
Born in Tokyo on February 13th, 1971
1985 - Began training at the Kyokushin Josai Branch
2000 - Joined So-Honbu
2009 - Appointed Kancho
"Let's develop our bodies and minds through Kyokushin karate!"
IKO Kyokushinkaikan Executive Committee Chairman
Miyake Susumu
Born in China on November 28th, 1927
1975 - Joined So-Honbu dojo at the age of 47.
Worked closely alongside Sosai as Technical Director at Black Belt Gradings, and Executive Committee Chairman at World Tournaments and All Japan Tournaments.
"Let's all join together and continue to pursue the never ending path of Kyokushin!"
What is Kyokushin Karate
Kyokushin Karate is a powerful style of Martial Art, founded by the legendary Karate master Masutatsu Oyama.
Kyokushin combines both traditional and freestyle training methods into a practical and effective self defence system that is ystem that is suitable for men, women and children of all ages.
The biggest difference with other styles is that Kyokushin Karate is full-contact.
Karate is both an art and philosophy, because each person has a different personality, this reflects itself in their interpretation. Therefore, karate masters founded their own schools, teaching their style or ryu.
Kyokushin remains traditional in it's training methods, protocol and beliefs, yet avoids rigid guidelines to allow its practitioners to grow and progress, in turn contributing to the evolution of Kyokushin.
Founder
Kyokushin is the name given to our style. It was founded in 1953 by the late Grand Master Mas Oyama. After studying the Martial Arts for two decades, training in many different forms; from Korean to Chinese and Japanese styles as well as boxing and self defense tactics in North America; he created Kyokushin from what he believed to be the essential elements of each, and contributed his own practical methods for the application of the ancient forms to suit 21st century practitioners.
Kyokushin lineage chart lineage chart:
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Kyokushin - word meaning
KYOKUSHIN, (Pronounced: "Key-yoke / shin") means ultimate truth. The true meaning of this is that you are prepared to do or give all you got in every situation to finally get what you wanted or to achieve your goal. Only with an iron discipline and the correct mentality is this possible to achieve. You will have to confront yourself with reality without taking shortcuts and when you can do this you will have boosted your self esteem.
The Strongest Karate
Kyokushin is known throughout the Martial Arts world as The Strongest Karate, not only for the reputation of it's top fighters but also the rigorous and thorough training methods. Kyokushin famous for its powerful techniques derives its spectacular force from points and circles which create enormous strength. It is this circular motion that distinguishes Kyokushin karate from other karate styles that rely on simple linear motion.
IKOK SOSAI Odessa Dojo
By Salam Kahil
