KARATE (Kyokushinkai)

[Jox]

3 years ago in Bulgaria I think

[Jox]

British (European) Open Knockdown Karate winner 1980

(photo featured in Dolph's book FIT FOREVER)

[Jox]

Swedish sponsor

Dolph Lundgren väljer Molind som leverantör för sitt DEMO Team till Japan för VM i fullkontakt-karate. En ära för oss att Dolph gillade det designförslag som våra designers, bl a Fredrik Ljungberg, jobbat fram.

http://www.molind.se/2011/08/dolph-lundgren-molind/

[Jox]

The music for Dolph's demonstration will be provided by a famous Japanese musician / Kyokushin practitioner (the one who recorded a song for the EXPENDABLES Japanese release I believe)

DOLPH LUNDGREN MESSAGE TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 10TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

http://www.wko.or.jp/modules/bulletin/a ... toryid=226
http://www.shinkyokushinkai.co.jp/modul ... .php?id=42
http://gbring.com/sokuho/news/2011_09/0 ... hinkai.htm

TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 10TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011


Osu!

Long before I appeared on the movie screens, one of my dreams as a young karateka was to fight in Tokyo’s Budokan Stadium. So I did at the 2nd World Championships in 1979. It was my first real international tournament experience and in the 3rd round I faced the future world champion: Makoto Nakamura. I lost on points after three tough extensions.
After the fight, Sosai Oyama spoke to me and a young exhausted Swedish green belt received tremendous inspiration to pursue his future goals. Not just in karate but in life.
I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to later visit Japan on numerous occasions and to train under Sosai Oyama. Also, to eventually become a karate champion myself.

Kyokushin karate has taught me many things.
Never to give up. To respect myself and my fellow man. To be humble and pay my respects to my superiors. That you can accomplish anything in life you set out to do.
I believe that if I hadn’t started training karate at the age of 14 under Shihan Brian Fitkin, a shy youngster like me would have never had the guts to go from my small Nordic home-country to Hollywood, California. To become an actor and to stay in a very tough business for 25 years.
Through Kyokushin anything is possible!

It’s a real pleasure for me to have the opportunity to take part in this great event in Tokyo, Japan.
From the depth of my heart, I wish the organizers, all the participants, and especially the fighters of the 10th World Championships the very best of luck!

Sincerely in Shinkyokushin,
Dolph Lundgren, 3rd dan

[Geoff]

I love that D represents the true karateka spirit. Hey J we should have a style off to see which style comes out on top between teh 3 of us. Kyokushinkai Vs Wado Ryu Vs Shotokan

[Jox]

Hummm that would be interesting, Kyokushin is all in strength and power, Wado-Ryu all in dodges, smoothness and with some Jiu-jitsu, Shotokan in between...

[Geoff]

Hummm that would be interesting, Kyokushin is all in strength and power, Wado-Ryu all in dodges, smoothness and with some Jiu-jitsu, Shotokan in between...

I agree but do enjoy the slight diffrence in katas (both Heian and Dan grade) and stance between Wado-Ryu and Shotokan. Intresting link below for karate forum discussing Sensei D

http://www.kyokushin4life.com/forums/sh ... post230948

[Jox]

[Jox]

The music for Dolph's demonstration will be provided by a famous Japanese musician / Kyokushin practitioner (the one who recorded a song for the EXPENDABLES Japanese release I believe)

DOLPH LUNDGREN MESSAGE TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 10TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

http://www.wko.or.jp/modules/bulletin/a ... toryid=226
http://www.shinkyokushinkai.co.jp/modul ... .php?id=42
http://gbring.com/sokuho/news/2011_09/0 ... hinkai.htm

TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 10TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011


Osu!

Long before I appeared on the movie screens, one of my dreams as a young karateka was to fight in Tokyo’s Budokan Stadium. So I did at the 2nd World Championships in 1979. It was my first real international tournament experience and in the 3rd round I faced the future world champion: Makoto Nakamura. I lost on points after three tough extensions.
After the fight, Sosai Oyama spoke to me and a young exhausted Swedish green belt received tremendous inspiration to pursue his future goals. Not just in karate but in life.
I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to later visit Japan on numerous occasions and to train under Sosai Oyama. Also, to eventually become a karate champion myself.

Kyokushin karate has taught me many things.
Never to give up. To respect myself and my fellow man. To be humble and pay my respects to my superiors. That you can accomplish anything in life you set out to do.
I believe that if I hadn’t started training karate at the age of 14 under Shihan Brian Fitkin, a shy youngster like me would have never had the guts to go from my small Nordic home-country to Hollywood, California. To become an actor and to stay in a very tough business for 25 years.
Through Kyokushin anything is possible!

It’s a real pleasure for me to have the opportunity to take part in this great event in Tokyo, Japan.
From the depth of my heart, I wish the organizers, all the participants, and especially the fighters of the 10th World Championships the very best of luck!

Sincerely in Shinkyokushin,
Dolph Lundgren, 3rd dan

http://www.kyokushin4life.com/forums/sh ... p?p=230995

A couple of hours ago I actually got the honour of training with Sensei Dolph on his "demo show" for the 10th shinkyokushin world tournament. I dont want to spoil the surprise but Sensei Dolph will beat the crap out of some people and it looks really spectacular! He has been practicing quite hard and long time for this show. Everything has been filmed during the practices and we have tried out various of stuff under the supervision of Shihan Fitkin. If u dont have the chance to go to Tokyo I am sure this will end up on youtube!

[Geoff]

http://theactionfans.com/forum/index.php?topic=724.0

Nice comp of moves attached on this thread. Not sure if its already been added to the vid section or not?

[Jox]

Hans had everything, he was the complete fighter....If i remember right he was also about 6` 6``........i still cannot understand how he didn`t win a world title, believe me that`s how good he was!!

http://www.kyokushin4life.com/forums/sh ... 067&page=3

[Jox]

Great news!!!
(thanks to Japanese Hanako who maintain this Japanese Dolph site and forum)
http://www.shinkyokushinkai.co.jp/modul ... toryid=447

the 10th Kyokushin campionship will be broadcast live on Youtube, from
a game start of Oct, 22 to a closing ceremony of Oct, 23.

wkoshinkyokushinkai's Channel
http://www.youtube.com/wkoshinkyokushinkai

1. You can watch this live from every country
2. Dolph's demonstration will begin at about 16:40, Oct, 23.(JST) Of
course, this is on Youtube Live!!
3. The demonstration will be broadcast for about 15-20 minutes(The
game for third place will begin at 17:00)

[Jox]

General Schedule for the 10th World Championship

Dolph shall perform before the final

http://www.shinkyokushinkai.co.jp/modul ... x.php?id=2

10/22　World Championship (First Day)

9:30　 Competitor's Registration
(North Entrance No. 2)
10:00 Stadium Doors Open,
Gathering of Referees
(at Referee's seats)
10:30 Gathering of Competitors
　　　 (East side of Arena)
11:00 Opening Ceremony
11:30　Start of Bouts
　　　　Men 1st Round(only 1 Bout)
Women 1st Round
　　　　Men 2nd Round
　　　 Women 2nd Round
　　　　 Men 3rd Round
19:00　Expected Finishing Time



10/23　World Championship (Second Day)

8:30　 Competitor's Registration(North Entrance No. 2)
9:00 Stadium Doors Open,Gathering of Referees(at Referee's seats)
10:00 Men 4th Round (Best 32)
11:40 Gathering of Competitors(East side of Arena)
12:00 Opening Ceremony
　　　　Men 16　Women 8
12:40 Introduction of Competitor's Tameshiwari
13:10 Men 5th Round
14:10 Quarterfinal
15:30 Children Demonstration
16:00 Semifinal
16:40 Special Demonstration
17:00 3rd Place Fight Off
17:20 Final
18:00 Awarding Ceremony
19:00 Expected Finishing Time
※Press Interview, Doping Test,
etc.

[Jox]

Sunday at 4.40PM Japan Time! (Sunday morning in Europe)
http://www.youtube.com/wkoshinkyokushinkai

[Jox]

The exact URL for the live streaming is
http://www.youtube.com/wkoshinkyokushinkai#p/l/U0FHvZdgF2U

Japan Sunday 4.40PM
France, Germany 9.40AM
UK 8.40AM
US (EST) 3.40AM
US (PST) 0.40AM