We`re the only Dojo in Switzerland offering the best of both worlds: Kyokushin & Ashihara Karate along with K-1 Kickboxing
Kyokushinkai Karate
Kyokushin is a full-contact style of stand-up fighting and is rooted in a philosophy of self-improvement, discipline, and hard training.
Kyokushin karate training is mainly based on five elements:
Kihon – basic techniques such as strikes, kicks and blocks.
Ido Geiko – to move while Kicking & Punching
Kata – formal defense and attack arrangements. Kata is the traditional way of imparting knowledge of karate.
Kumite – free fight. Kumite is the essence of Kyokushin Karate.
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Ashihara Karate
is a modern full contact street karate developed from Kyokushin Karate with influences from various martial arts including Muay Thai, Judo and Jujutsu.The style is focused on practical application in a real fight including multiple attackers.
The technical aspects of Ashihara are shaped around 21 basic techniques which are all practical in a street fight.
The katas are applicable to real fighting situations making them unique in the world of karate.
K-1 Kickboxing
As the title implies, Kickboxing was named after Dutchmen traveled to Japan to learn Japanese Kickboxing, which was a mix of Kyokushin Karate and Muay Thai.
K-1/Dutch Kickboxing, unlike American Kickboxing incorporates techniques from three martial arts: Kyokushin Karate, Western Boxing, and Muay Thai.
Switzerland also had his own Kickboxing champion, Andy Hug who became world champion in Kyokushinkai Karate before he put on the boxing gloves on.