The International Kyukoshinkai Union: Unwavering
Commitment to the Art
IKU
Board of Directors, Members and spectators will be
steadfast, loyal and helpful to Sosai's family in any
situation and any circumstance.
In the new millennium, the IKU was founded to follow the
truth, Masutatsu Oyama's legacy and discipline in
protecting Kyokushin techniques, and the rules and
regulations - without deviating from Sosai's original
principles and ideas.
The IKU headquarters (Honbu) will supervise continental
chairmen, country, states and the provinces branch
chiefs. It will also accept new members, such as other
styles of martial arts, as well as beginners from around
the globe. Technically, administratively and with
marketing as well as public relations will be governed
with the spirit of IKU.

True Meaning of Kyokushin
Find an IKU sanctioned school near you.
Whether you are a new student or a experienced
martial artist, contact us today to begin living the
Kyokushin Way.
The Kyokushin Way is centered in posture...
"Kyokushin" means "Ultimate Truth" and Kyokushin
Karate is the pursuit of ultimate truth of mind,
technique, and body.
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Sosai Masutatsu Oyama
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Revered Masutatsu Oyama, also known as Mas
Oyama, was an unparalleled karate master who
founded Kyokushinkai, arguably the first and
most influential style of full contact karate.
Sosai had a remarkable and relevant philosophy
not only on the martial arts, but also on how to
conduct yourself in your every day life adopting
core values such as:
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Full Biography & History
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