People of Kyokushin
Kyokushin: 8 documented people. Founder: Masutatsu Oyama. Also: champion (1), notable figure (3).
Founder (4)
Jon BlumingFounder: Kyokushin BudokaiKaicho / GrandmasterDutch pioneer of European karate and judo, and founder of full-contact Kyokushin Budokai.Katsuaki SatoFounder: Satojuku KarateJukuchoFirst World Kyokushin Karate champion (1975) and founder of Satojuku Karate.Kazuyoshi IshiiFounder: Seidokaikan KarateKanchoJapanese karate grandmaster, founder of Seidokaikan Karate, and creator of the global K-1 Kickboxing organization.Masutatsu OyamaSosaiLegendary karate grandmaster, founder of full-contact Kyokushinkai, and global budo icon.
Jon Bluming
Katsuaki Sato
Masutatsu OyamaChampion (1)
Notable figure (3)
Bas RuttenFormer MMA fighter and actorDutch MMA fighter and former Pancrase champion, later actor and commentator.Dolph LundgrenActor and karatekaSwedish actor holding a black belt in Kyokushin karate.Michael Jai WhiteActor and martial artistAmerican actor holding black belts in several karate styles and in taekwondo.