Hi, shinkyokushinkai karate is good but its not the best in the world nor original, please read on--"Originally existing as a single organization, Kyokushinkai now exists as several large organizations with the "Kyokushin" title, plus various other organizations that teach similar techniques but go by different names. Also, numerous dojo throughout the world claim to teach a Kyokushin curriculum without formally belonging to one of the Kyokushin "umbrella" organizations. Although difficult to quantify, it is conjectured that the number of students and instructors involved in learning or teaching the style or one of its close variations around the world is significant.
The "Matsui" IKO group (often referred to as IKO1) led by Shokei Matsui, is reportedly the largest and most commercially oriented. It is from this group that the other groups splintered from. The "Midori" IKO group (often referred to as IKO2) led by Kenji Midori, is the second largest group.
In 2002, the organization changed their name in Japan to the WKO (World Karate Organization) Shin-kyokushin kaikan. Outside of Japan, the organization still uses the IKO naming convention.
The Matsushima" IKO group (often referred to as IKO3) led by Yoshikazu Matsushima, is the third largest group. The "Tekuza" IKO group (often referred to as IKO4) led by Toru Tezuka, is considerably smaller than the top three. This organization split from the "Matsushima" IKO group in 2000. The "Oyama" or "Oyama Family" IKO group is the most recent addition; led by Oyama's youngest daughter, Kikuko. This group was started after Kikuko Oyama won the copyrights to the names in court 2003, however this legal decision has not pressured the other groups to as of yet change their names.
There are several other groups that have formed for the purpose of teaching the kyokushin style without using the name IKO. The Rengokai (or Kyokushin Union) was formed 2001 out of a alliance of by several independent kyokushin instructors and profiles. The Kyokushin-kan group, created by Hatsuo Royama who left the Matsui group in 2003. The International Federation of Karate (IFK), led by Steve Arneil of England - former Branch Chief of Oyama, was formed in 1991 before Oyama's death. Kyokushin Budo Kai (KBK) was created by Jon Bluming who was expelled from IKO in 1967. It too recently splintered into two different groups who both at the moment still use the same name - one led by Jon Bluming the other by Gerard Gordeau."
Each group claims to be the best in the world.
I hope it helps. Good luck!
2007-02-15 00:38:05
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answered by Anonymous
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Anytime anyone says a martial art is the best everyone should ignore them completely. For thousands of years mankind has been seeking better ways to fight and they keep changing ideas on which way is best.
I could easily claim that Shaolin Kung Fu is best in the world since a group of 80 monks defeated with their bare hands over 1000 soldiers armed with swords and spears. But I wont because I have more respect then that for all the other great arts out there. I've seen Gracie defeat masters in Karate, Taekwondo, wrestling, boxing, Kung Fu and even other Ju Jitsu pros. So should I claim that BJJ is best in the world? No, it's very good, but there is no best. There are just great arts and great artists. Respect them all.
2007-02-15 00:59:21
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answered by jjbeard926 4
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Shinkyokushin Karate
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answered by kulpa 4
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I can't even pronounce it, let alone use it. By the time I got the words "You're gonna be sorry, now. I'm an expert in shinkyokushinkai karate" out, my opponent would have dropped dead from boredom
2007-02-15 00:15:24
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answered by Taylor29 7
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kyokyshinkai is a good fierce japanese art..one of the best the japanese have as far as karate type go... but in the long run, it is too stiff and rigid...you won't be able to do it when you are 70 years old...fin something more flexible and fluid.
2007-02-15 02:52:30
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answered by hapkido373 1
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Ok there Sparkey, leave the talking to the adults now.
By the way where is the question, huh ?
2007-02-15 00:46:41
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answered by Ray H 7
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self control? no way, not the way you run off at the mouth. ever kill anyone with one hit? no?
then you are full of sh!t.
you either speak from experience, or you only repeat rumours from other peoples lies.
do you wrap your belt around your head like a ninja?
2007-02-15 07:12:52
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answered by SAINT G 5
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if you where as strong as me you wouldnt even think that aikido mixed with iron fist and jujitsu is the ultimate,so what if one hit kill in the art of kung fu speed defines the winner
2007-02-18 05:57:56
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answered by roy .d m 1
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Well there you go. Everyone else has been so wrong all these years.
2007-02-15 00:10:04
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answered by kungfufighter20002001 3
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