​The International Karate Organization (IKO) and the Kyokushinkaikan follow the Full-Contact Karate way of building character by training the mind and body. This is so that they can contribute to society, based on Sosai Mas Oyama's Kyokushin spirit: "Keep your head low (modesty), eyes high (ambition), mouth shut (serenity) while basing yourself on filial piety and the benefit of others."

Kyokushin Karate does not promote or practice prejudice based on ethnicity, race, nationality, politics, philosophy, religion, sex or age and recognizes that everyone has the same rights. Our greatest pursuit is to reach the goal of international friendship, respectful relationships, and world peace.