Hanshi Daigo Oishi 9th Dan
President of IKO So-Kyokushin

About Hanshi Daigo Oishi

Hanshi Daigo Oishi served for 5 years as one of Sosai’s first Uchi Deshi’s 
in 1971 at the age of 21 competed in the 3rd Open tournament All Japan Karate championships and came away with a 3rd place win. 
In 1975 he competed in the 1st World open tournament and represented Japan and placed 4th. 
In 1976 he was appointed as Branch Chief of Yamanashi Branch of the International Karate Organization and due to his immense success was then appointed as Head of the Shizuoka Branch in 1977. 
Hanshi Daigo Completed a 50 Man Kumite in 1990 and then a 70 man kumite in 1998. 
Hanshi Daigo, at the age of 70 that he is now, is very much still leading and training and remains focused on keeping Kyokushin exactly as Sosai taught it.
Hanshi Oishi is adamant about protecting the legacy of Sosai Mas Oyama by preserving both the spirit and the technical aspects of Kyokushin Karate. In a period where many groups are making changes away from the Kyokushin karate of Sosai Mas Oyama, Hanshi Oishi works hard to preserve Kyokushin as was taught by the founder.

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