The  11 Mottoes of Sosai Oyama combined with the Kyokushin dojo kun form the philosophical basis for Kyokushin karate.

1. The martial way begins and ends with courtesy. Therefore, be properly and genuinely courteous at all time.
2. Following the martial way is like scaling a cliff, continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unfaltering devotion to the task at hand.
3. Strive to seize the initiative in all…

We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaking spirit.We will pursue the true meaning of the marital way so that in time our senses may be alert.With true vigour we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors, and refrain from violence.We will follow our religious principles and never forget the true virtue of humility.We will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking other desires.All our lives through the…

To simplify the explanations all cut-n-thrust angle numbers are taken directly from the "9 angles of attack" in Khukuri (Nepali Knife).

They are simply reference of cut or thrust direction nothing more.

1) Cut from the draw.

2) Thrust from the draw.

3) The on guard stance.

4) Slashes or cuts from the guard stance.

5) Thrusts from the guard stance.

"Remember…

I don't know if this is good or not. I don't know if I should have a different mind for when I enter the dojo, but I'm being honest with my feelings today.

When I enter the dojo, I feel invincible. The person I am outside of the dojo dissappears and this part priest, part warrior who is one with the universe takes his place. And I'm amongst other surreal beings too. We breathe, expand, and contract all feeling one with the universe and with each other.

This feeling lingers…