fighting spirit

Elite Competition

Competition is entirely optional - our focus is the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. But for those who choose it, Kyokushin tournaments demand exceptional discipline, endurance, and commitment. Our dojo has represented the United States around the world.

Mackenzie and Ronata trading autographs at the World Cup tournament

test yourself at the highest levels

three arenas.

From your first regional bout to the world stage - the path is there if you want it.

regional

kyokushin open

Where most competitors start - regional full-contact and semi-contact divisions in kumite and kata, close to home.

international

world cup

The IKO World Cup - where our fighters competed by weight class and Shihan Ian graded to sandan, yondan, and rokudan.

international

world tournament

The pinnacle of the art - an open-weight competition where our students have represented the United States on the world stage.

Kyokushin open

United States

Young competitors kneeling before a Kyokushin Open tournament
Shihan Ian coaching young competitors at a Kyokushin Open
Central Kyokushin students with medals at a Kyokushin Open tournament
Two competitors sparring at a Kyokushin Open tournament

world cup

China

The U.S. fight team in China
The arena at the Kyokushin World Cup in China
The opening ceremony parade of nations at the Kyokushin World Cup
Ancient Chinese architecture

chile

U.S. ountry representative and fighter
World Cup parade of nations
Dojo exchange training in Chile
Chilean dojo hosts for exchange training
Shihan Ian and his new friend Senpai Titto
Rokudan grading in Chile
Central Kyokushin dojo at World Cup training camp
Shihan Ian and his friend Senpai Alain after grading

world tournament

United States

U.S. fight team at Japan World Tournament
Venue at Japan World Tournament
Parade of nations at World Tournament
U.S. fight team at World Tournament
Parade of nations at World Tournament
Senpai Annika fighting at the World Tournament
United States fight team from Central Kyokushin
Shihan Ian, Senpai Staci, and Sensei Ralph at training camp

the record

Our students have gone the distance.

Competition was never the dojo's main focus - but the people who chose it have proven themselves at the highest levels.

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Student on the U.S. Knockdown Team

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Sarah Woolley, 2004 World Tournament, Japan

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world cups officiated by shihan ian as certified referee

think you want to compete?

Talk to Shihan Ian. Competition is optional - but if it's for you, we'll get you ready.

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