Updated june 14 2009

Kyokushin Kai Kan

What is the meaning of the Kyokushin Kai kan kanji?
Kyoku means ultimate
Shin means truth or reality
Kai means society or association
Kan means school or building

The Kanku

The Kanku is the symbol of the kyokushin karate. It is derived from the kanku kata, the Sky gazing form.


The Kanku kata

Filmed at the 2nd Korea Open International Karate Tournament

- Women's kata division -

1st place won by Kyu Chu Jung Sun performing the Kanku kata
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