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Sosai Mas Oyama

1923 -- 1994

Name of this Organization
The name of this Organization is the "International Karate Organization" (IKO). The IKO and the Kyokushinkaikan are synonymous because the two have the same purpose, that is to promote and popularize Kyokushin Karate-Do.
Founder and Chairman
The Founder of the IKO Kyokushinkaikan and of Kyokushin Karate-Do was Sosai Masutatsu Oyama , 1923-1994

The Chairman of the International Karate Organization and the Chairman of Kyokushinkaikan are one in the same.

The Chairman of the IKO Kyokushinkaikan, as appointed by Sosai to succeed the Organization, is Kancho Shokei Matsui .
Purpose
The purpose of the IKO is twofold (1) To contribute to society through the wisdom of Kyokushin Karate-Do. (2) To attain the goal of world peace by promoting international friendship

MEMBERSHIP @ JAPAN
Branche : 75
Dojos : 363
Special Goup : 43
Totoal Membershio : 500,000

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