About
About Kyokushin Sonoda
Heritage, people and principles behind the organisation.
Heritage, people and principles behind the organisation.
Organisation Overview
The International Karatedo Organization Kyokushinkaikan Sonoda Group — publicly known as Kyokushin Sonoda — is an international karate organisation rooted in the full-contact tradition of Kyokushin as taught by its founder, Sosai Masutatsu Oyama.
The organisation exists to preserve the authentic principles of Kyokushin, to maintain rigorous standards of training and examination, and to develop a credible international network of practitioners, instructors and dojos committed to those standards.
Led by Kaicho Naoyuki Sonoda, the organisation is presented through its international structure of country representatives, branches and dojos, alongside its Singapore Branch.
The name Kyokushin Sonoda reflects both the style and the lineage. Every affiliated dojo and representative carries a responsibility not merely to train practitioners, but to represent the values, discipline and spirit that make Kyokushin distinct.
This website is designed as the organisation's central resource for its identity, international structure, Singapore Branch activities, events and news. Biographical, directory and event details are published only after organisational confirmation.
Heritage
In Kyokushin, the transmission of technique, spirit and values from teacher to student is not ceremonial — it is the substance of the art. Kyokushin Sonoda traces its lineage directly to Sosai Oyama and upholds that transmission as a living responsibility.
Key Figures
Founder of Kyokushin
Founder of the Kyokushin style of karate and one of the most influential martial artists of the 20th century. His philosophy of physical and moral discipline through honest, full-contact training defines the character of Kyokushin to this day.
Leader, Kyokushin Sonoda
Kaicho Naoyuki Sonoda leads the International Karatedo Organization Kyokushinkaikan Sonoda Group. He has dedicated his life to Kyokushin practice and to building an international organisation founded on integrity and authentic lineage.
Kyokushin Philosophy
The following principles guide training, conduct and character within Kyokushin Sonoda. They are not marketing language — they are the framework within which practitioners are expected to train and represent the organisation.
The spirit of Osu — enduring difficulty, showing respect, maintaining humility. The single word that carries the meaning of Kyokushin training.
Kyokushin is a budo — a martial way — not merely a sport. Training develops character as much as technique. The dojo is a place of serious practice.
Full-contact kumite requires honesty, courage and the willingness to test one's limits. There is no substitute for genuine contact in understanding one's own capabilities.
Today
From its Singapore base, Kyokushin Sonoda is building a credible international organisation — one that prioritises authentic lineage, rigorous standards and honest representation over rapid expansion.
Country representatives, branches and dojos are added as the organisation confirms that the correct people, standards and infrastructure are in place. The organisation directory reflects the current, verified state of that network.
Organisation Directory Singapore BranchSerious enquiries from practitioners, dojos and groups are welcome.