Is it True that Mas Oyama defeated Thai Boxer "Black Cobra" Is there any evidence like photo of it?

Answer 1

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Mas Oyama, a true Budoka, practiced Karate every day without fail until he passed away in 1994, aged 70.

Yes, this may not be directly related to Chinese Martial Science, but the lessons we can learn from their history will be very important for our development. Many people have heard of the legend of how Kyokushin Karate Founder Mas Oyama challenged and defeated the invincible Muaythai fighter "Black Cobra" in 1954 at Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok for the very first time. It was said that he brought Black Cobra down with an elbow strike, followed by an "aerial triple kick"; but he admitted it was a very close fight. There are, strangely, no existing historical reports in Thailand to verify this. But that does not imply that the fight did not took place. Perhaps there was a news cover-up due to national pride; we might never know now that the parties involved are all gone.

Answer 2

Mas Oyama was one of the proof by trial fighters. His win, and the subsequent wins of some of his students proves that karate is a venerable art. It does not try to bring down muay thai, only prove karate is a worthwhile art.

Answer 3

No one would deny this. So I'm guessing yes. Also if you watch K-1, you'll see many Kyokushin stylist defeating a muay thai fighter and vice versa as well.

Most famous and respected Kyokushin fighter is Andy Hug, check him out.

Answer 4

yes it is true and theres lots of evidence.you cant compare styles by who rings in a ring.kyokushin karate and muay thai has two different uses no doubt the majority of the time the muay thai fighter would win in the ring where as in a street self defence situation the kyokushin exponent would.