That is true, Sempai Enrico. Although Ashihara is similar to Kyokushin, it differs in the Sabaki, which is the core in Ashihara Karate.
In kumite, I have noticed that a Kyokushin-fighter tends to move linear, and rely on raw strenght and condition. The Ashihara-fighter will more often attempt to move around the opponent, in order to place himself in a better position than him, or to catch him off-balance.
The Sabaki is also clear in the
Ashihara kata, which is based on real-fighting combinations, rather than the aestethic, traditional
Kyokushin kata.
By the way, congratulations on winning the Sabaki Challenge Spirit 2007!
