Founder
Hatsuo Royama
Founded Kyokushin-kan in 2003, continuing his lifelong study of karate and traditional martial arts.
FROM JAPAN. THROUGH BUDO.
Rooted in tradition.
武道の心を、世界へ。
Rooted in tradition.
Connected
by karate.
Train with purpose.
Discover the spirit of Kyokushin-kan.
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NEWS & INFORMATION
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Announcements, tournament information
and reports from around the world.
THE KYOKUSHIN-KAN WAY
Japanese roots.
Japanese roots.
A shared pursuit.
Kihon. Kata. Kumite. Traditional weapons.
Through disciplined training, we cultivate technique, courtesy and confidence.
Established in 2003, Kyokushin-kan connects practitioners through a lifelong study of Budo. Traditional weapons practice sits alongside the fundamentals, kata and full-contact karate.
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LEADERSHIP
Carrying the tradition forward.
Founder
Hiroto Okazaki
Appointed the second director of Kyokushin-kan on 17 April 2022. His teaching brings together karate and traditional Japanese martial arts.
International Affairs & General Manager
Akio Koyama
A former live-in student at Royama Dojo, appointed Director of the International Headquarters in April 2022.
Technical Director
Masahide Ishijima
Kata champion at the first Kyokushin-kan World Tournament and a four-time consecutive All Japan champion.
WORDS FROM THE DOJO
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Articles by Kancho Hiroto Okazaki.
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