Mas Oyama

Description: (Founder of ‘Kyokushin Karate')
Mas Oyama, a Zainichi Korean karate master, established Kyokushin Karate, a style recognized for its full-contact methodology. He is acknowledged for his role in promoting and expanding the practice of karate on a global scale. Oyama's commitment to intense training, self-discipline, and the enhancement of physical and mental fortitude established him as a highly significant figure in the martial arts realm. His impact endures through the ongoing dedication to and advocacy of Kyokushin Karate.

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Birthday June 4, 1923 (Gemini)
Born In Gimje
Died on April 26, 1994
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