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Mas Oyama

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Overview

  • Born
    July 27, 1923 · Gimje, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
  • Died
    April 26, 1994 · Japan (lung cancer)
  • Birth name
    Choi Yeong-eui
  • Nickname
    • The God Hand

Biography

    • Mas Oyama was born on July 27, 1923 in Gimje, Jeollabuk-do, Korea. He was an actor and writer, known for Karate daisenso (1978), Le garde du corps (1973) and Bodigâdo Kiba: Hissatsu sankaku tobi (1973). He died on April 26, 1994 in Japan.

Trademarks

  • The ability to sever bulls' horns with his bare hands

Trivia

  • Fought against bulls and bears with his hands.
  • Was transformed to a God after his death according to a Japanese religion.
  • Won "All Japanese championship" in 1947.
  • Born in South Korea in 1923, Choi immigrated to Japan in 1938, where he established his first dojo in 1953. Since its inception, Kyokushin Karate has spread to more than 120 countries, with more than twelve million practitioners, making it one of the largest martial arts styles in the world.
  • He is the founder of Kyokushin Karate.

Quotes

  • Following the Martial Way is like scaling a cliff. Continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unflattering devotion to the task at hand.
  • Strive to seize the initiative in all things, all the time guarding against actions stemming from selfish animosity or thoughtlessness.
  • The Martial Way begins with one thousand days and is mastered after ten thousand days of training.
  • In Martial Arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation of your actions as an opportunity to improve.
  • The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demand.

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