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Several have attempted it, but only nine have successfully completed it. One Hundred Opponents. Non-Stop. IKO Kyokushinkaikan 12th World Open CHAMPION UEDA Mikio challenges the renowned, ultimate test of the human spirit: THE 100 MAN KUMITE | April 25, 2021, 11:00AM JST | LIVESTREAM KYOKUSHIN ONLINE PRIME | #kyokushin #karate #fullcontact #knockdown #ChampionsLeague #nevergiveup #osunoseishin #bushido #100ManKumite #thestrongestkarate #masoyama #OSU !!

Congratulations Shodan Senpai Christian Buffaloe / Team KKNY-NC | From practicing with his father since he was born, rising up through the ranks as an IKO Youth Champion, training as apprentice at KKNY, representing on the North American Team to the 12th World Open in Tokyo, and taking the 2020 US Weight Category Men’s Lightweight Championship Title in Los Angeles, CA ~ the journey is just beginning... OSU!!#kyokushin #karate #kkny #nevergiveup #osunoseishin #blackbelt #herewego

Rye Dojo family class on the lawn - welcome spring! #kyokushin #karate #ny

For the first time in history, the IKO Kyokushinkaikan will LIVESTREAM the rarely undertaken, world-renowned, ultimate test of the #KYOKUSHIN SPIRIT: The #100MANKUMITE On Sunday, April 25, 2021, 12th World Open Champion Mikio UEDA accepts the challenge, facing 100 opponents in 100 consecutive, non-stop, full-contact knockdown KYOKUSHIN matches. KYOKUSHIN ONLINE http://www.kyokushinkaikan.org//2021/03/the-100-man-kumite

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Message from Kancho Matsui Dear IKO members, I hope all of you are maintaining good health.... Coronavirus has spread around the world since the beginning of 2020, with nearly every country on earth affected. I would like to send my sincere condolences to the families of those who have passed away due to Covid-19, and wish all who have been infected, get well quickly. My deepest respect goes out to the medical professionals and first responders, who risk their lives 24/7 in this global battle. Our way of life has changed drastically in the last few months and has tested us on many fronts. Maintaining social distance at a time when we face such challenges makes this period in our lives that much more difficult. IKO Kyokushinkaikan has had to cancel or postpone many annual events such as International Karate Friendship, Sosai Oyama's 26th Memorial Ceremony, as well as nearly all international and national championship events, training camps and gatherings around the world. The Japanese Government declared a State of Emergency in April 2020; it was lifted at the end of May, but the number of infected has still increased this summer in Tokyo, and its rapid spread seems to have greatly increased around the world. During the State of Emergency in Japan, we pivoted to online Kyokushin class programming, using applications such as ZOOM for our domestic membership. We are an organization of karate practitioners, who rely on each other to train and improve. To be able to use technology to keep in close contact, has its limitations, but it has provided some excellent advantages and insight. I believe it will be a very valuable tool we discovered during this tough time. IKO Dojos in Japan reopened this June with very strict Government limits on our curriculum and space capacity, in order to prioritize the safety and health of our members, families and staff. Now we are adapting again, as we navigate how to operate with new safety protocols in place. Japan is a small island surrounded by ocean and has developed a unique culture and way of life distinctively over thousands of years because of its remoteness and rare instances of outside influence from the rest of the Asia, and the world. Karate, for example, was imported from China to Okinawa, Japan, and then to the mainland. Once in Japan, local practitioners elevated karate practice to an art form, and way of life. Other arts, such as calligraphy, (Shodo), flower arrangement, (Kado), tea ceremony, (Sado), followed similar paths. Originally, these arts were simply everyday methods, but over time, were cultivated to become revered and treasured art forms in Japan. On the dark side, because of Japan's positioning in the ocean, it is strongly affected by catastrophic natural disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons and tsunami. These adversities have cultivated in the Japanese people, a deep respect for nature, and a natural resiliency, in order to prepare for, and deal with difficulties beyond one's control. "Osu no Seishin". The Covid-19 pandemic is a natural disaster of sorts as well, and Japan has been so far able to get through this pandemic with a positive outlook because of our historical experience, and cultural development over millennia. Though we had to cancel many events this year, I feel we, the IKO Kyokushinkaikan to be very fortunate to have been able to hold our pivotal event, The World Open Championship last November. At this time, we do still plan to hold the All Japan Open and International Karate Friendship this November 2020. We will make the final decision and announcement by the end of September. The Tokyo Olympics is postponed till the summer of 2021, and karate will have to wait for another long year to debut as an official sport on the world stage. Not only Japan, but the rest of the world are looking forward to the Olympics in July, next year. All karate training should be geared to be strong in kumite, technically and spiritually. Kumite needs an opponent, but likewise would not exist without one. In that sense, karate training is a study in human relationships and social interaction. Kumite training however, is just one element of karate practice. If you only practice kumite, you miss the big picture. To face an opponent, you must face yourself first. You must know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, before attempting to know others. Self-training is essential. Due to the global pandemic, I canceled all my international seminars and travel, and concentrated on teaching in Tokyo. I was able to see very clearly things I have overlooked in the past, and it has given me great insight into the core of our organization and methodology. I believe now is the best time to go over all our basics, ido, kata, and all technical aspects of Kyokushin karate practice; not only to raise the bar on our kumite skill, but to go back to basics, review all the important elements and reasoning behind our movements, and further develop it as the art form it is. Karate training is a timeless pursuit and requires patience and perseverance to cultivate and improve. Nothing worth doing well is done in a hurry, and training likewise should be taken step by step ~ as Sosai Oyama said, 'studying the Martial Way is like scaling a cliff; keep going forward'. Kyokushin members who compete regularly, participate in many IKO events each year to face a variety of opponents, sharpen their skill and elevate the organization as a whole. A competitor's training cycle is determined based on the championship circuit calendar, which is often of short duration. Some competitors, who focus strictly on tournament training, during the off-season, may not even go to the Dojo; they are controlled by the desire to win. Unfortunately, this starry goal results in a neglect of the path, and ultimately of the true essence of karate. Now, almost all championship events are cancelled. There is no opportunity to compete. Competitors may look at this dire prospect and groan - 'no camaraderie, no challenge, no reason to train'. Sosai Oyama used to say, "Your opponent is also a human. If you feel pain, your opponent feels pain; if you are out of breath, your opponent is also". -You are not the only one facing this period in our lifetime. Though we may be far apart, we are sharing the same impact. The important thing to focus on is, how to deal with the situation you are faced with, and how you do overcome it? Going through adversity, gives you strength. You should take this hardship, not as a period of stagnancy, but as an opportunity for growth. More countries are now reopening businesses, including Dojos. If you can operate your Dojo again, congratulations, please reopen smoothly and safely. One thing we've all learned through this pandemic, is, that the world is smaller than we think; the virus can spread from anywhere with no warning. Maintain the health and safety of your members, families and staff as your number one priority. I strongly encourage Branch Chiefs, Dojo Operators, Instructors, Members and Competitors, not to be in a rush. There is a saying, "Time flies like an arrow". 1 to 2 years may feel long but is really just a short period of time in life. Be vigilant, patient, and strong, with positive Kyokushin Spirit, to encourage your fellow dojo members, friends, and family, as we go through this unprecedented time together. We will emerge from this experience with greater wisdom, harmony and strength. I am looking forward to seeing you, and training with you all again soon. Osu! Kancho Shokei Matsui President, IKO Kyokushinkaikan September 4, 2020

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Happy New Year! From January 4th to 5th, a winter training camp for the headquarters was held at Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture. Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, this year's winter training camp was held only for headquarters, but the spirit of Sosai Oyama is enshrined after receiving the congratulatory speech of Mitsumine Shrine with a limited number of people including Kancho Matsui, Shihan Goda, and Shihan Yamada. Osu’ ... 145 2021| #repost @kawaguchidojo

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Remembering the lives lost 3.11.11 and a reminder to live for today | #japan #osunoseishin @reuters @bbcnews www.japantimes.co.jp

Bobby Lowe Shihan performing Tensho kata, at IKO Kyokushinkaikan international black belt camp, Mt Mitsumine - Osu! Repost Ikok Canada

OSU! Happy New Year! We hope you and your family and loved ones are in good spirits and looking at this new year with high hopes for the future. The close of the past year allows us time to reflect on how far we've come and where we're headed. In the present, we are simply thankful for our health & the ability to continue training.... International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan USA NY Branch / Kyokushin Karate New York, was established in 1994, mandated by revered KYOKUSHIN founder, Sosai Mas Oyama. From just two students besides ourselves that year, to four, to eight, to sixteen, and so on, the KYOKUSHIN NY Branch developed and grew. Today, we are honored to have Branch affiliates across the country, and KKNY Black Belts operating their own Dojos in other parts of the world. Alongside our excellent students, steadfast supporters and loving family members, and under Kancho Shokei Matsui's leadership and the mentorship of our teachers, we have together built a KYOKUSHIN community that carries on, thanks to the inimitable strength, spirit and determination of a tight-knit circle of martial artists of all ages and abilities, who consistently invest much more than just sweat equity into the Dojo, and earn a great deal more in return. Anyone who has ever trained together with us, competed in, or supported our events, or brought their child to class, has a stake along this path. We would not be here at all if it weren't for Sosai Mas Oyama, but we wouldn't still be here today, if it weren't for you. Thank you for your support, encouragement and friendship. With the New Year always comes the promise of healing, positivity and change. With our combined effort and determination, let's bring these good things to fruition! We wish you and yours enjoy the best of health, happiness, prosperity and peace, and look forward to seeing you and training together in the days ahead, and for many more decades to come. Welcome 2021 ~ OSU! See more

New Year’s Message from Kancho Shokei Matsui | www.kyokushin.net | @kyokushinonline | #kyokushin #kyokushinkarate #kyokushinkaikan #iko1 #theonlyone #newyearnewhope #osunoseishin

IKO Kyokushinkaikan greetings and wishes for the New Year | #kyokushin #karate #masoyama #osunoseishin #iko1 #theonlyone |

Congratulations CHAMPION Konstantin Kovalenko & CHAMPION Nanami Sato! 2020 All Japan Open Men’s & Women’s winners / Full Results: http://www.kyokushinkaikan.org//n/2020/11/29/52th-results/

@kyokushinkaratewa OSU! #kyokushin #karate #nyc #seattle #blackbeltjourney #whitebeltforlife #osunoseishin #everydayistrainingday

Congratulations contestants! Goodwill Gathering Kata Challenge Charity Fundraiser, held In NYC’s Central Park | | #kyokushin #karate #newyork #newjersey #raincantstopus #osunoseishin

Remembering an icon, Sean Connery, #007 honorary #kyokushinkaikan #sandan 3rd degree Black Belt, presented personally by Sosai Mas Oyama. Connery trained martial arts intensively to prepare for the 1967 James Bond film, You Only Live Twice shot on location across in Japan | #classic #restinpeace #osu

Introducing @kyokushinonline a groundbreaking media streaming platform! All-Kyokushin, All the Time! Featuring exclusive video content preserved from our 50yr+ history - Direct from the IKO KYOKUSHINKAIKAN | #iko1 #theonlyone | IKO Honbu, Tokyo, Japan | #osu #staytuned #strongestkarate #kyokushin #forever #osunoseishin

Masked, physically-distanced, restart of indoor classes at KKNJ Edgewater | #healthiseverything #kyokushin #karatekids #younglions #osunoseishin

Online individualized training for all ages - #thedojoiseverywhere #kyokushin #karatekid #younglion #animeedit #kawaii

Quarterly testing done~ Congratulations!#kyokushin #karate #newyork #newjersey #nevergiveup #osunoseishin #perserverance

The Dojo is everywhere #kyokushin #karate #newyork #nyc #nevergiveup #iko1 #theonlyone

Outdoor training #NYC #KYOKUSHIN #karate #centralpark

As of today, NYC Gyms can reopen, but group fitness programs such as what we offer at #KKNY still cannot. Fitness studios by nature, are environments where people train to boost their immune systems & get healthy. In the fitness industry, the health & safety of members is our number one priority. Private & reduced capacity group athletic classes should be allowed to resume indoors, with stringent safety protocols in place to mitigate the spread. Please help us & other members of the NY Fitness Coalition get the word out to our local & state representatives & fight for the right to open back up. OSU!! #strongertogether #nyfc https://gf.me/u/yjwgm4

Had a little time on their hands, so decided to go on a cross country #kyokushin road trip! #seattle to #wolfeboro #osunoseishin @ East of Suez

KKNY Virtual Dojo welcomed senpai Nozomi Kono! #trainwhereyouare #kyokushin #nevergiveup #osunoseishin #onnabugeisha

While the Doio is still closed in NYC, KKNY Virtual Doio keeps going strong!! Thankful for all our health & our KKNY family community who continue to keep the #Kyokushin Spirit alive - no matter where we all are!! OSU!! #alwaysandforever #kyokushin #karate #newyork #nevergiveup #osunoseishin #kickcoronasass

KKNY Black Belt, senpai Iris Reyes, fundraising for MS ~ OSU!!

Sun of a beach training #KYOKUSHIN #summer2020 #osunoseishin #shihangorai #kyokushinkarate #kyokushinusa #kyokushinnewyork #kkny #kyokushinnewhampshire

Happy Fathers Day to all you #kyokushin dads out there!! OSU!! KKNY Virtual Dojo going strong - NY starts Phase 2 Reopening - see@you at the Dojo again soooon!!

KKNY Virtual BEACH Training with Shihan Gorai ~ OSU!! @kyokushinkaratewa #kyokushin #karate #nevergiveup #kickcoronasass #kkny

1st in-person group training in 100days!! Corona Promotion Test 2020 | Great to see everybody outside on a perfect day! Congratulations all! OSU!! #kyokushin #kyokushinkarate #nyc #otsukaresamadeshita #osunoseishin #nevergiveup #togetherwearestronger #socialdistancing #nystories #coronastories @ Central Park, New York

KKNY Virtual Dojo | Online training with @riyujisobe @cbkko | New York Sao Paolo | #kyokushin #karate #osunoseishin #bigfamilysmallworld

Kaiten Mawashi Geri #kyokushinwomen #onnabugeisha #kkny #virtualdojo @kyokushinkarateny @kyokushinkaratewa

Happy Mother’s Day & (what would’ve been the 14th) @japan_day Central Park @ Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park

KKNY Virtual Dojo held our 100th online class this weekend OSU!! #stayhome #kyokushin #karate #newyork #younglion #karatekid #masoyama #osunoseishin #oneheartonegoalworldpeace Repost from @gerald_forster Warm up for the online Karate class @kyokushinkarateny and a meditation by @welcomeearth

Hitotsu ware ware wa #kyokushin #karate #nyc #lookuptowisdomandstrength #dojokun

OSU!! Keeping the Dojo spirit alive! #togetherwhileapart #kyokushin #karate #iko1 #newyork #nyc #osunoseishin #perseverancethroughadversity #masoyamaskarate #always

Message from IKO Kyokushinkaikan President Kancho Matsui | OSU!!

In memory of Susan Sisgundo, RN. Susan was a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Bellevue Hospital, here in NYC, caring for a baby battling Coronavirus, and contracted it herself. Susan fought hard and fast, but could not win. She lost her battle last week. Each night at 7pm, NY'ers clap for our healthcare & essential workers on the frontlines of Coronavirus. This is the reality of the war they're facing. Please support what you can to send Susan's remains back home to her family in Bicol, Philippines. #nursehero #warrior #stayhome

KKNY Virtual Dojo / live-streaming daily KYOKUSHIN karate class together while apart, from NY to NJ, CA, CT, FL, HI, NC, WA, the UK, Italy & Japan! #distancelearning #makestheheartgrowfonder #nevergiveup #osunoseishin #strongertogether #flattenthecurve #thankyoufirstresponders

February 1994 Ikebukuro | #kyokushin #karate #nyc #sosai #masoyama #iko #kyokushinkaikan #osunoseishin #always

Aloha! OSU!! Kyokushin Los Angeles meets #kyokushin #waikiki #ohana

1st class in NEW #kkny midtown Dojo! Thanks to all who helped make this happen! OSU!! #kyokushin #karate #newyork #nyc #backtothefuture @ Kyokushin Karate New York KKNY

Legend #kkny | first on the wall | #kyokushin #karate #nyc #classic

Skyline #kkny | | @slackbarrett 3x US Middleweight Champ + 3x US Super Heavyweight Champ #kyokushin #karate #zooyork

OSU!! Come down and check out our IKO Kyokushinkaikan #florida #dojo #kkfl #kkpr #kkny #kyokushinfamily #sunshinestate @senpai.javier www.kyokushinkaratefl.com

IKO seminar with Shihan Corrigal covering Shihan Lowe’s original 8-step basic training method, happo no kuzushi Little Tokyo Dojo @ Kyokushin Los Angeles

Soooooo gd proud of these #kkny guys & all the competitors at the #USWC2020 in #littletokyo #lalaland #kyokushin #karate #newyork #northcarolina #florida #washington #sanfrancisco #strongestkarate #osunoseishin #championsleague #osu @ Aratani Theatre at JACCC

Good luck all #kyokushin would-be #CHAMPIONS at the 2020 USWC!! TOMORROW Sunday 1.26 Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA

Sunday morning #kyokushin #karate #kids #nj

RYE class CANCELED TODAY - due to expected SNOW OSU!!RYE class CANCELED TODAY - due to expected SNOW OSU!!

New Years Training 2020 | #kyokushin #karate #nyc #kagamibiraki @ Kyokushin Karate New York KKNY

IKO Kyokushinkaikan Big Family. Small World. #kyokushin #karate #newyork #happynewyear #2020herewecome

Merry Happy Holidays to All #kyokushin #karate #nyc #hannukristmas #christmasukkah #osu

After the tournament, back to training. International #kyokushin #gasshuku Camp at Mitsumine Shrine | OSU!! @

Bringing a little NY color to Tokyo | 12th Word Open Finals | #kkny #kyokushin #karate #newyork #japan # #karatekids

KKNY family reunion in Tokyo!! #friendsforlife #familyforever #kyokushin #karate #newyork OSU @ Shinjuku Station

Osu! #teamkkny World Elite Seniors Championships & Coaches (and fans!!) Good job Osu!

12th WORLD OPEN | Tokyo #kyokushin #karate #championsaremade

Fighters meeting Kyokushinkaikan 12th World Open - good luck all!! OSU!! #teamnorthamerica #teamkkny #kyokushin

At last weekend’s Goodwill Tournament #kyokushin #karate #kids get a taste of competition & wish #goodluck to @allamericanopen championship contenders at this weekend’s 12th WORLD OPEN in #Tokyo #japan #osunoseishin

Congratulations @sesamestreet #sesamestreet #50yrs #kyokushin #karateschool

IKO Kyokushinkaikan Presents: The 12th World Open Karate Championships, November 22~24, 2019, Tokyo, Japan ~ GOOD LUCK TEAM USA!!!

KKNY & KKWA at KKSF | KYOKUSHIN San Fransisco | OSU#kyokushinkaikan #karate #iko1 #sanfransisco #oakland #teamkkny @ Oakland Asian Cultural Center

Kazakhstan tournament & training OSU!

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Josai branch meets NY branch c1995 | OSU #tbt #kyokushin #karate #nyc #newyork #tokyo #blackbelt #crewlife #teamkkny ! @masao_kikusawa