The Isami Logo
The background image of the Isami logo is the 'Kokoro' (mind/heart). It represents spirit, technique and body. The Kanji over the Kokoro is represents courage, bravery and herosim. Isami Dojo pursues these values through disciplined training and the never give up mindset.
The Isami Symbol
The background image of the Isami symbol is the 'Kokoro' (mind/heart). It represents spirit, technique and body. The Kanji over the Kokoro is represents courage, bravery and herosim. Isami Dojo pursues these values through disciplined training and the never give up mindset.
The Shinkyokushin Kanji
Kyokushinkai Karate was founded by Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (1923- 1994). Masutatsu Oyama created Kyokushinkai Karate in the year of 1964 which translates to 'Society of the ultimate truth'. Oyama introduced the concept of full contact Karate and knockdown tournaments. He also devised the creation of the 100 man kumite which consisted of 100 consecutive rounds of kumite (sparring). After the passing of Masutatsu Oyama in 1994 his legacy lives on with the creation of Shinkyokushin founded by his former student and world champion Kenji Midori. The 'Shin' representing (new) kyokushin.
