OSU! Mr. Kenji Kurosaki has contributed alot to the development of Kyokushin. It is said that when Mas. Oyama was formulating his new style(Kyokushin), he looked to Mr. Kurosaki as the model for "fighting spirit" and to Mr. Okada as the model for "technique". Mr. Kenji Kurosaki was a very special Budo-Ka and a throwback to the old days of the Samurai. I know from previous message boards and posts that Kurosaki is not too popular with the Kyokushin community today. But, we should all acknowlge his achievements and contributions to this amazing style. Kenji Kurosaki was the meanest of the mean, and noone gave this man any BS or trouble. They knew the deal. So, yes I agree that Kurosaki is actually the co-founder of Kyokushin and second only to Sosai Oyama. Before Mr. Shigeru Oyama was "Saiko-Shihan" Kurosaki was the "highest master" of Kyokushin first, with that same title. I would love to see a post stated on the career and life story of this amazing man. I know that the old time greats such as Shihan Bobby Lowe knew Mr. Kurosaki personally and could really share some interesting stories with us. Does anyone know more about this Karate legend? OSU!
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