14/07/2026
Osu!
Three Japanese Masters. Three remarkable journeys. One shared dedication to Kyokushin.
Some photographs preserve history.
From left to right:
🇯🇵 Sensei Nobuyuki Kishi
A direct uchi-deshi of Sosai Mas Oyama, Kishi Sensei dedicated his youth to Kyokushin and later became one of the pioneers of its international expansion. Teaching in Taiwan, the United States, Italy and Romania, he has spent more than five decades passing on the philosophy of traditional Budo. His lifelong message has always been that karate is a path of character, harmony and self-development.
🇯🇵 Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa
Founder and Kancho of IKO World Zen-Kyokushin, former 2nd All Japan Champion, and one of Japan’s foremost technical instructors. Throughout his life, Soshi Hasegawa has devoted himself to preserving the complete essence of Kyokushin—not only powerful kumite, but also precise kihon, kata, bunkai and traditional body mechanics. His philosophy reminds us that true karate is a lifelong study, where knowledge is preserved, refined and passed on to the next generation.
🇯🇵 Shihan Katsuaki Sato
One of the greatest competitors in Kyokushin history, Sato won the 3rd All Japan Championship (1971), the 6th All Japan Championship (1974) and became the Champion of the 1st World Open Tournament in 1975, defeating some of the strongest fighters of his era. Later, he founded Satojuku (Odo Karate), teaching that a true champion must combine technical excellence with courtesy, humility and honor.
Although each followed a different path, all three have dedicated their lives to preserving the spirit of Japanese Budo.
Their legacy reminds us that Kyokushin is not only built by champions but by teachers who continue to inspire future generations.
Osu!
#極真空手 #武道
