Definition of Kyokushin
"Kyokushin" means "Ultimate Truth". Kyokushin Karate was born in the determination
for the pursuit of ultimate truth of mind, technique, and body. Karate is developed
over a thousand years ago not only as a form of unarmed combat but as a way to discipline
the body in order to improve the spirit.
By practicing Karate, one can increase his/her alertness, self-awareness and self-confidence
by conditioning the body as improving speed, strength, and co-ordination.It is to
achieve the unity of body and spirit.
Kyokushin Karate has been known as the "Strongest Karate", not only because of the
incredible feats of strength and endurance that Founder Masutatsu Oyama performed,
but also because of the rigorous requirements of the training and tournaments.
The founder, Sosai Masu Oyama, often said that the difference between sports and
the Budo Way is the path of self-discipline. Sports can always be associated with
a game in some form or another where people compete for leisure, money, or fame.
The Budo way is never these since it was developed from harsh-living situations
where one must fight for their life in the midst of human suffering and pain - this
can either be of the mental or physical kind. The Budo Way is this challenge in
life itself. Kyokushin Karate was founded by a man who was dedicated to the Budo
Way.
Today, registered members of Kyokushin karate exceed 10 million located at more
than 120 countries making it one of the largest martial arts organization in the
world.
Introduction and Development of Martial Arts in Nepal
Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are
practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and
fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development.
The millenium age old Martial Arts was introduced in Nepal in 2039B.S. The contribution
made by Shihan Jagat Prasad Gauchan has been highly appreciated by all the Martial
Art players of the country. We all are proud to know that the Kyokushin Karate Do
Association which was established initially to train and practise normal people
is the first martial art training legalised in the country.
Martial Art in Nepal has been developed in different forms as Goju-Ryu, Shito-Ryu,
Kyokushin, Wado-Ryu, Kenkoken,etc. Maha Guru Masutatsu Oyama worked hard to establish
full contact karate which is practised as Kyokushin Karate in the world and it is
getting popular worldwide. We all youths are under the guidelines and footsteps
of the personal student of Masatatsu Oyama in Nepal, respected Guru Jagat Prasad
Gauchan.
Literal meaning of Kyokushin is 'Ultimate truth of life'. After being approved in
the country, Nepal Kyokushin Karate-Do association has been preserving its value
and dignity. Shihan Jagat Prasad Gauchan and Rupesh Dangol won gold medal in Asian
Karate Championship in 1982 A.D held in Singapore and in 1992 A.D held in Sri-Lanka
respectively.
While concerning our country's history, no other sports field has won gold medal
in Asian Championship. This has been a record in Nepal sports history which has
not been broken by any other sports sectors.
Introduction of Bajra
After many years of serious of practice of martial art studying many styles like
Kyokushin Karate, boxing, Mua Thai, kick boxing, Maha Guru Jagat Prasad Gauchan
has introduces new Martial Art Styl "Bajra". Bajra is symbolic to the weapon of God
Indra. In war when all the weapon is failed God Indra used to throw Bajra and it
used to destroy the enemy with tricks. Maha Guru’s conception in when you attack
the opponent it must heat the target and must be able to knock down like Bajra.
It has weight category basis, face punching with gloves good for both ladies and
gents. And Maha Guru says it will be professional martial Art like boxing, Mua Thai,
kick boxing. Maha Guru says Martial Art was born in Nepal long time ago. Bodhi Dharma
used to teach Physical Exercise and Self Defence Technique to his pupil. That is
the oldest record of Martial Art history. So Maha Guru think Nepal should be the
leader of Martial Art in the world.