History of Karate Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the founder of Kyokushin karate?
A
Mas Oyama
2
Q
What was his real name?
A
Choi Young-Eui
3
Q
When was he born?
A
July 27, 1923
4
Q
When did he die?
A
April 26, 1994
5
Q
From what did he die?
A
Oyama died at the age of 70 in Tokyo, Japan on April 26, 1994. It was due to lung cancer despite never being a smoker.
6
Q
What was his nationality?
A
Zainichi Korean
7
Q
Who is our president today?
A
Yoshikazu Matsushima
8
Q
Who is the Canadian branch chief?
A
Shihan Daniel Gaudet
