IKO Kyokushinkaikan Mission Statement

The IKO Kyokushinkaikan aims to provide a safe and inspiring environment for everyone, regardless of gender, race, nationality, religion or economical circumstances, to realize his/her fullest potential spiritually and physically through the Budo Karate training path as created and taught by Sosai Mas Oyama.

To this end, the IKO seeks to:

• Preserve and pass on the true teachings of Sosai Mas Oyama for all time.
• Honor and recognize the Honbu established by Sosai Mas Oyama as the spiritual home of Kyokushin Karate and IKO Kyokushinkaikan headquarters.
• Establish ourselves as the premier martial arts organisation in the world without compromising our ideals and fundamental adherence to the teachings of Sosai Mas Oyama.
• Teach that each one of us is ultimately responsible for his/her own personal growth and that by following the training guidelines of Sosai Mas Oyama all righteous goals can be achieved.
• Ensure the very highest of teaching and training standards amongst its representatives worldwide to ensure that the teachings of Sosai Mas Oyama are never lost.
• Engender the true values of Budo: honesty, loyalty, humility, courage, effort, filial piety, consideration for others, wise discrimination and balance.
• Continue to develop and grow worldwide so that the message of Sosai Mas Oyama may be brought to all.
• To serve Sosai Mas Oyama as the channel for his teachings to be shared with all.

We are open to all students who sincerely wish to honor Sosai and work to protect and develop the organization. If you have a deep desire to shape your life and grow in accordance with the values embodied in the Dojo Kun, please get in touch with Honbu.