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Shinzu
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check this out...nuts if you ask me but awesome at the same time!!
http://www1.masutatsuoyama.com:850/100mankumite.htm
http://www1.masutatsuoyama.com:850/100mankumite.htm
Wild. There is no way I would even think of trying to take that 100 man kumite test. 10 maybe but that extra 0 scares the hell out of me.
TallAdam85
3rd Black Belt
thats cool
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Kempo Guy
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For my Shodan test (in the branch of Kyokushinkai I studied) I had to go through a 20 man kumite. It is certainly an intense experience. The rounds were 2 minutes each (I think) or until the person was knocked down/out. BTW, these are done without any protective equipment, full contact but no punching to the face...
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Akashiro Tamaya
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Mas Oyama started to institute the 100-man kumite as a requirement for attaining 4th or 5th dan. He soon found however, that not everyone had the spirit to do it, though the physical skill could "easily" be taught. The indomitable will, courage, and determination the "Spirit of Osu" in it's extreme just wasn't to be found in everyone. Thus it became a voluntary exercise for those few who had the right stuff.
At first, the fights could be completed over two days if so desired by the person doing it, but after 1967, Mas Oyama decided that they should all be fought on the same day. In addition to the basic requirement of 100 fights, other requirements are that the competitor must clearly win at least 50% of the fights, and if knocked down, should not stay down for longer than 5 seconds.
In Australia, and possibly elsewhere, the 50 man kumite is a lesser (but still no mean achievement) feat that can be attempted.
In Great Britain, and anywhere else under the aegis of Hanshi Steve Arneil, anyone can choose to do any number of fights e.g. 10, 20, 30 , 40, 50 etc.... and he or she will get a certificate for this achievement. This in recognition that, while not everyone may be able to meet the ultimate Kyokushin benchmark of 100 fights, personal bench-marks are just as important an attainment. After all, even 10 knockdown fights in swift succession can come to as much as half an hour of solid fighting.
Who's done what?
One Hundred
Apart from Oyama's spectacular 3 days in a row, a number of other people have tried and completed the 100 man kumite but not many. The list below gives the names of these incredible men, and it is notable that most of them are still very active in karate, having achieved a high rank. Some are even heads of their own styles which, of course, are heavily derivative of Kyokushin.
Initially, people had the choice do it over two days, with 50 fights per day, but later it became compulsory to do it all in one day.
Steve Arneil (1965)
Steve Arneil of Great Britain (now 8th Dan) was the very first, and he did them all in one day . He is now the head of the International Federation of Karate (IFK) based in the UK, and which is not affiliated with the Honbu in Japan.
Tadashi Nakamura (1965)
Now known as Kaicho Nakamura, he is the founder of World Seido Karate, based in New York
Shigeru Oyama (1966)
No relationship to Sosai, he is now head of his own style, World Oyama Karate based in New York.
Loek Hollander (1967)
John Jarvis (1967)
A New Zealander.
Howard Collins
He was the first to do it compulsorily in one day.
Miyuki Miura (Friday the 13th, April 1972)
The first Japanese to do it in one day, he now heads the Midwest Headquarters of the World Oyama Karate offshoot.
Akiyoshi Matsui (1986)
Akiyoshi Matsui is the successor to Mas Oyama as kancho or head of the International Karate Organization (IKO) (listed as IKO(1). He was the winner of the 1985 and 1986 Japanese Open Championships, and the 1987 4th World Open Karate Tournament.
Ademir de Costa (1987)
This Brazilian was 4th in the 1983 World Championships.
Keiji Sanpei (March, 1990)
Akira Masuda (March, 1991)
Kenji Yamaki (March, 1995)
He was the winner of the 1995 World Championships. He did his 100 at the same time as Francisco Filho below.
Francisco Filho (Feb and March,1995)
It has been confirmed, by Sensei Ademir da Costa via Helder Sampaio from Brazil, that Francisco Filho practiced 50 man kumite EVERY Friday! While it was not full-contact sparring, (probably similar to what I know as jiyu kumite), and Sensei Filho pulled his punches, the 50 opponents however were not required to do so. It should however be noted that this was STANDARD training for any of the 1995 World Championship fighters in the dojo. It was not just Francisco who did it.
Hajime Kazumi (Sat, 13th March,1999)
Hajime Kazumi completed his 100 man kumite at the new IKO(1) Honbu. Results were obtained from the official IKO(1) site and are as follows:
Time per Kumite 1 minute 30 seconds
Time Started 11:38
Time Finished 15:42
Total Fighting Time 3 hours 20 minutes 40 seconds
Total Spending Time 4 hours 4 minutes
Results 58 wins, 42 draws, no losses
Ippons: 16 (Ippon: 2, Awase-Ippon: 14)
Wins by decision: 42 (Waza-ari: 15)
Source:
http://www.geocities.com/irek65/100man.html
At first, the fights could be completed over two days if so desired by the person doing it, but after 1967, Mas Oyama decided that they should all be fought on the same day. In addition to the basic requirement of 100 fights, other requirements are that the competitor must clearly win at least 50% of the fights, and if knocked down, should not stay down for longer than 5 seconds.
In Australia, and possibly elsewhere, the 50 man kumite is a lesser (but still no mean achievement) feat that can be attempted.
In Great Britain, and anywhere else under the aegis of Hanshi Steve Arneil, anyone can choose to do any number of fights e.g. 10, 20, 30 , 40, 50 etc.... and he or she will get a certificate for this achievement. This in recognition that, while not everyone may be able to meet the ultimate Kyokushin benchmark of 100 fights, personal bench-marks are just as important an attainment. After all, even 10 knockdown fights in swift succession can come to as much as half an hour of solid fighting.
Who's done what?
One Hundred
Apart from Oyama's spectacular 3 days in a row, a number of other people have tried and completed the 100 man kumite but not many. The list below gives the names of these incredible men, and it is notable that most of them are still very active in karate, having achieved a high rank. Some are even heads of their own styles which, of course, are heavily derivative of Kyokushin.
Initially, people had the choice do it over two days, with 50 fights per day, but later it became compulsory to do it all in one day.
Steve Arneil (1965)
Steve Arneil of Great Britain (now 8th Dan) was the very first, and he did them all in one day . He is now the head of the International Federation of Karate (IFK) based in the UK, and which is not affiliated with the Honbu in Japan.
Tadashi Nakamura (1965)
Now known as Kaicho Nakamura, he is the founder of World Seido Karate, based in New York
Shigeru Oyama (1966)
No relationship to Sosai, he is now head of his own style, World Oyama Karate based in New York.
Loek Hollander (1967)
John Jarvis (1967)
A New Zealander.
Howard Collins
He was the first to do it compulsorily in one day.
Miyuki Miura (Friday the 13th, April 1972)
The first Japanese to do it in one day, he now heads the Midwest Headquarters of the World Oyama Karate offshoot.
Akiyoshi Matsui (1986)
Akiyoshi Matsui is the successor to Mas Oyama as kancho or head of the International Karate Organization (IKO) (listed as IKO(1). He was the winner of the 1985 and 1986 Japanese Open Championships, and the 1987 4th World Open Karate Tournament.
Ademir de Costa (1987)
This Brazilian was 4th in the 1983 World Championships.
Keiji Sanpei (March, 1990)
Akira Masuda (March, 1991)
Kenji Yamaki (March, 1995)
He was the winner of the 1995 World Championships. He did his 100 at the same time as Francisco Filho below.
Francisco Filho (Feb and March,1995)
It has been confirmed, by Sensei Ademir da Costa via Helder Sampaio from Brazil, that Francisco Filho practiced 50 man kumite EVERY Friday! While it was not full-contact sparring, (probably similar to what I know as jiyu kumite), and Sensei Filho pulled his punches, the 50 opponents however were not required to do so. It should however be noted that this was STANDARD training for any of the 1995 World Championship fighters in the dojo. It was not just Francisco who did it.
Hajime Kazumi (Sat, 13th March,1999)
Hajime Kazumi completed his 100 man kumite at the new IKO(1) Honbu. Results were obtained from the official IKO(1) site and are as follows:
Time per Kumite 1 minute 30 seconds
Time Started 11:38
Time Finished 15:42
Total Fighting Time 3 hours 20 minutes 40 seconds
Total Spending Time 4 hours 4 minutes
Results 58 wins, 42 draws, no losses
Ippons: 16 (Ippon: 2, Awase-Ippon: 14)
Wins by decision: 42 (Waza-ari: 15)
Source:
http://www.geocities.com/irek65/100man.html
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ArnoldLee
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That is absolutely amazing. I've heard of some people doing training in this manner say that in some instances they feel more and more energized with each bout instead of feeling fatigued. That would be great energy to tap into-the spirit overcoming the perceived limitations of the body.
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Shinzu
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yeah, not too many have done this. i wonder how many rub downs of icy hot they needed after this event....ouch!!
YouAgain
Green Belt
Links not working for me.....
anyone who dose the 50 or 100 man test and passes it is in a different world of self testing and in a realm all their own (IMHO)
My hat is of to anyone doing this feat :asian:
My hat is of to anyone doing this feat :asian:
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Shinzu
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i agree.
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The Psycho Guy
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Are people from styles other than Kyokushin allowed to do that?
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Shinzu
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this was just for that style.
