History

International Karate Kyokushin Association Kyokushin Kyokushin is a style of stand-up, full contact karate, founded in 1964 by Korean-Japanese karate master, Masutatsu Oyama

who was born under the name Choi Young-Eui . Kyokushinkai is Japanese for "the society of the ultimate truth." Kyokushin

rooted in a philosophy of self-improvement, discipline and hard training. Its full contact style has had international appeal,

practitioners have over the last 40+ years numbered more than 12 million.

Kyokushin has influenced many of the " Full-Contact" schools of karate, emphasizing realistic combat, physical toughness, and

practicality in its training curriculum. The Knockdown karate competition system pioneered by kyokushin has been adopted by

many different karate styles and organizations. Other martial arts organizations have "spun off" from Kyokushin over the years,

with some adding additions, such as grappling techniques, but continuing with the same philosophy of realistic and practical

training methodals.

Kyokushin Karate was first seen in Great Britain in 1965. It was brought to this country by Sensei Bob Boulton. Sensei Boulton had studied in Japan at the Honbu (HQ) dojo of the

legendary Masutatsu Oyama. On his return to this country he founded the first Kyokushin

Dojo, the London Karate Kai in Kennington, South London. The fame of this Sensei and

the Kyokushin style of Karate soon spread. He was later joined by Sensei Steve Arneil

and it was not long before members of the dojo were competing and winning

tournaments.

International Karate Kyokushin kaikan

Running for 15 years, International Karate enters 2010 as an up and coming, leading UK

Organisation. Established by Kancho Paul Sarginson, International Karate thrives to give

the students and instructors housed in its walls, the best experience and training it can

provide. The wide range of martial arts that IKK provide allows everybody to find a style that best

suits them. There is bound to be something that catches your eye. With the brilliant

expertise from the IKK Instructors, you will certainly get your money's worth. With such high standards, IKK prides themselves on their teaching expertise and

standard of students. IKK strive to give all students as many opportunities as possible,

whilst supporting and encouraging them to reach their goals. Sosai Mas Oyama