Masatoshi Nakayama
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Masatoshi Nakayama

Masatoshi Nakayama, born on April 13, 1913 and died on April 15, 1987, was a Japanese karate master recognized for his major contribution to the evolu

Masutatsu Oyama
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Masutatsu Oyama

Masutatsu Oyama, often referred to simply as “Mas Oyama”, was a Korean-born karate master renowned for his extraordinary strength and stamina. He is t

Morio Higaonna
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Morio Higaonna

Morio Higaonna is an emblematic figure in the world of karate, famous for his mastery of the Goju-ryu style. Born on December 25, 1938 in Naha, Okinaw

Rika Usami
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Rika Usami

Rika Usami, born February 20, 1986 in Tokyo, is a famous karate practitioner. Internationally renowned for her kata expertise, she has won several wor

Shigeru Egami
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Shigeru Egami

Shigeru Egami is a key figure in the history of Shotokan karate. Born on December 7, 1912 in Ōmuta, Japan, and died on January 8, 1981, Egami was a cl

Shokei Matsui
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Shokei Matsui

Shokei Matsui, whose full name is Yoshikazu Matsui, is an emblematic figure of Kyokushin karate. Born on January 15, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan, he is curre

Teruo Hayashi
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Teruo Hayashi

Teruo Hayashi is an emblematic figure in the history of karate. Born on September 12, 1924 in Tokyo, Japan, he devoted his life to the study and propa

Tetsuhiko Asai
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Tetsuhiko Asai

Tetsuhiko Asai, born on June 7 1935 and died on August 15 2006, was a Japanese karate master renowned for his contribution to the development of Shoto

Yasutsune Azato
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Yasutsune Azato

Yasutsune Azato, often known as “Ankō” Azato, is one of the most respected historical figures in Okinawan karate. Although much less well known than h

Yasutsune Itosu
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Yasutsune Itosu

Yasutsune Itosu, also known as “Ankō” Itosu, is one of the greatest masters in the history of karate. He is recognized for his significant contributio

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2023 Official Karate-gi for WKF event

Following the communication made on May 18, 2022, the WKF Executive Committee approved on October 22, 2021, the mandatory use of “WKF Approved” Karate