Mas Oyama

Born: 1923-06-04

Masutatsu Ōyama, born Choi Yeong-eui on June 4, 1923, was a prominent figure in the martial arts world, renowned for establishing Kyokushin Karate, a groundbreaking style that emphasized full-contact sparring. His journey began in Korea, but he spent the majority of his life in Japan, where he beca...