News Since the death of Mas Oyama in April 1994, there has been an extensive dispute regarding the leadership of the International Karate Organisation (IKO), and this has had many international repercussions. In the past too, many Kyokushin luminaries left the Honbu fold for various reasons, and founded their own styles. This web site seeks to illustrate, in as apolitical a manner as possible, Kyokushin and its descendants worldwide, and every effort will be made to avoid passing judgement.
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