25/06/2026
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Founder of Kyokushin Budokai
After spending decades in Kyokushin Karate and Judo, Jon Bluming believed that martial arts training should prepare practitioners for all aspects of combat, not just striking. Drawing from his experience as a high-ranking Kyokushin karateka and Judoka, he developed Kyokushin Budokai, a system that blended Kyokushin's powerful full-contact striking with Judo throws, grappling, submissions, and groundwork. Bluming felt that a complete fighter should be able to strike, throw, and control an opponent at any range. His approach was considered revolutionary at the time and anticipated many of the concepts that later became popular in modern mixed martial arts (MMA). Through Kyokushin Budokai, Bluming left a lasting legacy as one of the earliest martial artists to promote a truly well-rounded combat system.
"Jon Bluming didn't just teach how to strike—he taught how to fight." 🔥
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