About ABX Martial Arts Club

ABX Martial Arts Club is dedicated to teaching authentic Kyokushin Karate while embracing a modern, adaptive approach to personal development. We train students of all ages to build strength, discipline, and confidence in a supportive dojo environment.

Our instructors are committed to guiding each student on their unique journey, ensuring they grow not only as martial artists but also as individuals. Through rigorous training and a focus on respect, perseverance, and self-improvement, we foster a community where all members can thrive both inside and outside the dojo.

Our Story

Founded to bring Kyokushin’s spirit of perseverance to the community, ABX Martial Arts Club provides a place where students can grow physically and mentally. We honour traditional full-contact karate while integrating the ABX philosophy of balance, fluidity, and open-minded training. From first-time beginners to experienced fighters, every member is encouraged to push their limits, build resilience, and discover their true potential.

With a focus on both individual progress and community support, we foster an environment where each student can thrive, regardless of their background or experience. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that everyone who walks through our doors leaves stronger, more confident, and more focused.

Kancho Mas Oyama (Founder of Kyokushin Karate)

Kancho Mas Oyama (1923-1994) was a legendary Korean-Japanese martial artist, the founder of Kyokushin Karate, a powerful full-contact style known for its emphasis on intense physical conditioning, discipline, and fighting bulls bare-handed, leaving a global legacy of hard training and resilience. He was famous for his incredible strength, completing grueling tests like the "100-man kumite," and establishing a karate system focused on practical combat, inspiring generations of martial artists and influencing characters like Ryu in Street Fighter.

Key Aspects of Mas Oyama's Legacy

Founder of Kyokushin: Oyama developed Kyokushin ("The Way of the Ultimate Truth") in 1964, a style emphasizing realism, no-contact sparring, and pushing physical limits.
Feats of Strength: He gained fame for extraordinary feats, including fighting bulls bare-handed and performing the 100-man kumite (fighting 100 opponents consecutively).
Intense Training: His philosophy centered on extreme physical and mental discipline, including training under waterfalls and through rigorous conditioning exercises like "Ude Nettam" (arm conditioning).
Global Influence: He spread karate globally, teaching in America and establishing the International Karate Organisation (IKO).
Godhand: Known as "Godhand," his commitment to breaking barriers through sheer will and power defined his reputation.
Osu!: He popularised the term "Osu," a spirit of perseverance and respect in Kyokushin.

His Life & Philosophy

Born: Choi Yeong-eui in Korea (1923).
Key Studies: Studied Shotokan and Goju-ryu karate before developing his own system.
Core Belief: True strength comes from overcoming physical and mental barriers, achieving self-mastery.
Impact: His focus on full-contact, knockout-style karate, while initially banning head punches in competition for safety, made Kyokushin one of the most respected and physically demanding martial arts worldwide.

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