What is Kyokushin?

Kyoku "means extremely," shin "means truth or reality and" kai "association or to join. Translated becomes Kyokushinkai "The ultimate Truth Association". The addition of "Will" means house or school. Kyokushinkai Karate is a modern style in which the basic techniques and forms taken from traditional karate, but no fighting developed with elements of Chinese martial arts. The struggle has always been prioritized in Kyokushin Karate where theory and tactics based on the principle of "the circle and the point". Circular motions in linear and continuity in the fight. In Kyokushin has always stressed the determination and strength.

The training helps you develop both mentally and physically. One part of the development can be to compete to match the others in the same style of karate. In Kyokushin, you can compete in both kumite - ie. struggle and in kata - form. In kumite there are different races. Best known is for its hard Kyokushin knock-down international competitions. Other races in Sweden is usually in the form of semi-contact for all age groups. Another natural feature is in Kyokushin tamashiwari, ie crushing technology. Tamashiwari trained and applied also in the racing business. Then apply it to a minimum of three planks must be broken with each Seika (fist), Shuto (hand edge), hiji (elbow) and kakato (heel). There is also the application of technology in crushing concrete, ice, bottles and other wooden objects.

The symbol of Kyokushinkai is the Kanku. Kanku means himmelsbetraktande shape and has its origin in Kanku kata. Katan start by keeping your hands up and let the index fingers and thumbs touching each other. His gaze then directed through the center, watching the sky or the moon. The tips of the fingers and shows Kankusymbolen symbolizes the final or climax. The thicker portions indicate the wrists, symbolizing power. The center shows opening between the hands, symbolizing continuity and circular movements.