Karate Sensei Meets Top Russian Fighters
A renowned karate master visits Moscow and holds a seminar with leading Russian fighters.
The Kyokushinkai style is a relative newcomer to the karate stable, but one which is gaining popularity here in Russia. One of the most respected Kyokushinkai masters recently visited Moscow and met with dedicated followers of the fighting discipline. The Japanese sensei says Russia is becoming a powerhouse in the sport.
Matsui Akiyoshi, head of Karate Kyokushin Organisation, speaking Japanese:
“Russian athletes are a powerhouse in the sport. In particular, Tariel Nikoleishvili, who won the Japanese Open championship, is the best proof of it.”
Tariel Nikoleishvili, Kyokushin world champion, speaking Russian:
“My success is a joint achievement of the Federation and myself. I worked very hard as well as my trainer, who devoted himself to raising me as a martial artist. We moved forward step by step, from one competition to another with the sole aim of reaching this peak. And I was lucky too.”
Aleksandr Ipatov, president, Russian National Kyokushin Federation, speaking Russian:
“I think, in the near future there may be some good news in this respect. We're continually holding negotiations with the International Olympic Committee. Kyokushin could be included in the program within the framework of Karate as a whole.”
Matsui Akiyoshi, head of Karate Kyokushin Organisation, speaking Japanese:
“I can't confirm that Kyokushin will become an Olympic sport. There are a lot of Karate styles, with different rules. So it's a matter of which combination of rules will be accepted by the Olympic Committee. Any way, we're open for collaboration with the rest of the styles.”
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No gloves nor any other type of protection. No training sessions without tough sparring - getting prepared for full contact fighting anytime and anywhere.
Within the framework of widely known karate, this stand-up fighting style claims to be one of the most brutal, and most realistic with only punching to the head normally restricted for safety reasons.
Welcome to Kyokushinkai which is Japanese for "the society of ultimate truth". The style was founded in 1964 by Masutatsu Oyama - a man who never tasted defeat. Fighting bulls was just one part of his alternative training regime. This is his successor - Shokei Matsui.
RT caught up with Matsui in Moscow - one of the most respected Karate masters in action today, as a new venue for Kyokushin advanced practitioners opened in the Russian capital.
“Russian athletes are a powerhouse in the sport. In particular, Tariel Nikoleishvili, who won the Japanese Open championship, is the best proof of it,” Matsui said.
The 21-year old Russian is a true sensation becoming the youngest winner of the most prestigious Kyokushin event.
Along with being the first ever foreigner to claim the title in the land of the rising sun.
“My success is a joint achievement of the Federation and myself. I worked very hard as well as my trainer, who devoted himself to raising me as a martial artist. We moved forward step by step, from one competition to another with the sole aim of reaching this peak. And I was lucky too,” explained Tariel.
However, there's another title which soon could be high on the agenda list - an Olympic crown.
Nikoleishvili, along with other Kyokushin stars, simply itching for the chance to prove themselves at sport's most prestigious meeting.
“I think, in the near future there may be some good news in this respect. We're continually holding negotiations with the International Olympic Committee. Kyokushin could be included in the program within the framework of Karate as a whole,” says President of Russian National Kyokushin Federation Aleksandr Ipatov.
“I can't confirm that Kyokushin will become an Olympic sport. There are a lot of Karate styles, with different rules. So it's a matter of which combination of rules will be accepted by the Olympic Committee. Any way, we're open for collaboration with the rest of the styles,” says Matsui Akiyoshi.
It's not clear yet if one of the globe's most extreme combat sports - Karate Kyokushin - will ever become an Olympic event. Although it's already established its proud name in the history of martial arts.
The Kyokushinkai style is a relative newcomer to the karate stable, but one which is gaining popularity here in Russia. One of the most respected Kyokushinkai masters recently visited Moscow and met with dedicated followers of the fighting discipline. The Japanese sensei says Russia is becoming a powerhouse in the sport.
Matsui Akiyoshi, head of Karate Kyokushin Organisation, speaking Japanese:
“Russian athletes are a powerhouse in the sport. In particular, Tariel Nikoleishvili, who won the Japanese Open championship, is the best proof of it.”
Tariel Nikoleishvili, Kyokushin world champion, speaking Russian:
“My success is a joint achievement of the Federation and myself. I worked very hard as well as my trainer, who devoted himself to raising me as a martial artist. We moved forward step by step, from one competition to another with the sole aim of reaching this peak. And I was lucky too.”
Aleksandr Ipatov, president, Russian National Kyokushin Federation, speaking Russian:
“I think, in the near future there may be some good news in this respect. We're continually holding negotiations with the International Olympic Committee. Kyokushin could be included in the program within the framework of Karate as a whole.”
Matsui Akiyoshi, head of Karate Kyokushin Organisation, speaking Japanese:
“I can't confirm that Kyokushin will become an Olympic sport. There are a lot of Karate styles, with different rules. So it's a matter of which combination of rules will be accepted by the Olympic Committee. Any way, we're open for collaboration with the rest of the styles.”
Story
No gloves nor any other type of protection. No training sessions without tough sparring - getting prepared for full contact fighting anytime and anywhere.
Within the framework of widely known karate, this stand-up fighting style claims to be one of the most brutal, and most realistic with only punching to the head normally restricted for safety reasons.
Welcome to Kyokushinkai which is Japanese for "the society of ultimate truth". The style was founded in 1964 by Masutatsu Oyama - a man who never tasted defeat. Fighting bulls was just one part of his alternative training regime. This is his successor - Shokei Matsui.
RT caught up with Matsui in Moscow - one of the most respected Karate masters in action today, as a new venue for Kyokushin advanced practitioners opened in the Russian capital.
“Russian athletes are a powerhouse in the sport. In particular, Tariel Nikoleishvili, who won the Japanese Open championship, is the best proof of it,” Matsui said.
The 21-year old Russian is a true sensation becoming the youngest winner of the most prestigious Kyokushin event.
Along with being the first ever foreigner to claim the title in the land of the rising sun.
“My success is a joint achievement of the Federation and myself. I worked very hard as well as my trainer, who devoted himself to raising me as a martial artist. We moved forward step by step, from one competition to another with the sole aim of reaching this peak. And I was lucky too,” explained Tariel.
However, there's another title which soon could be high on the agenda list - an Olympic crown.
Nikoleishvili, along with other Kyokushin stars, simply itching for the chance to prove themselves at sport's most prestigious meeting.
“I think, in the near future there may be some good news in this respect. We're continually holding negotiations with the International Olympic Committee. Kyokushin could be included in the program within the framework of Karate as a whole,” says President of Russian National Kyokushin Federation Aleksandr Ipatov.
“I can't confirm that Kyokushin will become an Olympic sport. There are a lot of Karate styles, with different rules. So it's a matter of which combination of rules will be accepted by the Olympic Committee. Any way, we're open for collaboration with the rest of the styles,” says Matsui Akiyoshi.
It's not clear yet if one of the globe's most extreme combat sports - Karate Kyokushin - will ever become an Olympic event. Although it's already established its proud name in the history of martial arts.
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