Shinkyokushin
新極真
Shinkyokushin (New Kyokushin) is the largest Kyokushin offshoot, led by Kenji Midori after the death of Mas Oyama. It maintains the full-contact knockdown format with refined competition rules and a large international membership.
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Shinkyokushin carries on the Kyokushin legacy of full-contact toughness with a strong international competition circuit. It develops fighting spirit and physical resilience.
At a Glance
Who It's For
What You'll Learn
Full-contact knockdown kumite techniques
Powerful low kicks and body strikes
Progressive body conditioning for full-contact fighting
Traditional Kyokushin kata with combat applications
International tournament competition strategies
Your First Class
Wear a gi. Expect intensive warm-ups, basic technique drilling, pad work, and conditioning. Full-contact sparring is introduced at intermediate levels. Classes run 60-90 minutes.
Watch & Learn
Gallery
Legends of Shinkyokushin
Mas Oyama (大山倍達)
Mas Oyama founded Kyokushin Karate, one of the most demanding full-contact karate styles. Known for his extreme training regimens and legendary feats of strength, he built a worldwide organization that emphasizes physical and mental discipline above all.
Kenji Midori
Valeri Dimitrov
Tariel Nikoleishvili
Related Styles
Kyokushin
Kyokushin (極真, "ultimate truth") is a full-contact karate style founded by Mas Oyama, known for its rigorous training and bare-knuckle knockdown kumite (組手, sparring). It is considered one of the hardest and most physically demanding karate styles.
Seido
Seido Karate ("Sincere Way") was founded by Tadashi Nakamura, a former Kyokushin champion. It combines full-contact karate with Zen meditation and emphasizes the development of the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.
Karate
Karate is a Japanese striking art that uses punches, kicks, knee strikes, and open-hand techniques. Originating in Okinawa, it emphasizes kata (型, forms), kihon (基本, basics), and kumite (組手, sparring).
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a stand-up combat sport that combines boxing punches with kicks. It encompasses several rulesets including full-contact, low-kick, and K-1 rules.
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