About Us

Kyokushin Karate: A Journey of Continuous Improvement

In 2023, Sensei Souvik Datta and Sensei Abhi Das teamed up to create the City of Joy Kyokushin Karate Organization (CJKKO), a nationally registered group. This new association offers karate training across various locations in Tollygunge. Sensei Abhi Das, who has been a lifelong friend and classmate of Sensei Souvik Datta, shares a deep bond with him.

Full Contact Kyokushin Karate Organization

Besides CJKKO, we have the Full Contact Kyokushin Karate Organization (FCKKO), which is also a national body. This organization is led by its founder chairman, Sensei Somnath Chandra. The founding members of FCKKO include:

• Sensei Souvik Datta
• Sensei Raju Nayak
• Sensei Asish Kayal
• Sensei Abhi Das
• Sensei Raju Das

Activities and Events

Through these organizations, we host various events throughout the year, such as:

• Summer Camps
• Judges’ Seminars
• Winter Camps
• Gradation (Belt Promotion)
• One-Day Camps
• Other Various Events

Our Mission

Our goal is to continually improve and advance Kyokushin karate. We recognize that this important work can’t be done alone, so we seek the cooperation, love, and blessings of everyone involved.

Conclusion

Sensei Souvik Datta’s dedication to karate and his students is clear in his tireless pursuit of excellence. His commitment to building a strong karate community is evident through the efforts of the City of Joy Kyokushin Karate Organization and the Full Contact Kyokushin Karate Organization.

KYOKUSHIN

In Japanese, Kyokushin means “The ultimate truth”, reflecting the deep commitment to self-improvement, discipline, and respect that underpins the practice. Kyokushin is a style of stand-up fighting and is rotated in a philosophy of self-improvement, discipline and hard training, full contact karate that was founded in 1964 by Masutatsu Oyama. Kyokushin is renowned for its rigorous training methods, intense physical conditioning, and emphasis on realistic combat techniques. Practitioners engage in sparring, kata (forms), and breaking techniques to develop their skills and spirit. Since it’s inception, Kyokushin has directly spawned thousands of martial arts champions. Indeed full-contact knockdown fighters of today can trace their current methodology in some way to the success of Kyokushin.

Founder

Masutatsu Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin karate, was a Korean-Japanese martial artist who became legendary for his incredible strength, indomitable spirit, and innovative approach to martial arts. Born Choi Yeong-eui in 1923, Oyama moved to Japan and immersed himself in various martial arts disciplines. His quest for the ultimate fighting style led him to create Kyokushin karate, blending techniques from karate, boxing, and other combat arts. Oyama’s legacy is carried on through the countless dojos and practitioners around the world who adhere to his teachings and philosophy.