ABOUT US
Strongest Karate: Unifying Traditional Kyokushin Worldwide
“Strongest Karate is home to the Kyokushinkaikan Allied Karate initiative, a global alliance of dojos preserving the authentic Kyokushin spirit while promoting unity, transparency, and mutual recognition across independent schools.”
Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network was founded in 2012 to provide an inclusive, non-political network for martial arts schools seeking the benefits of affiliation without the restrictions and financial burdens often found in mainstream karate organisations. Our mission is to support like-minded schools by fostering a collaborative and open community where instructors and students can grow, share knowledge, and uphold the values of Kyokushin karate. We are dedicated to maintaining the spirit of traditional karate while ensuring accessibility and flexibility for all members.
Our network is not exclusive to only Kyokushin schools. Our doors are open to other systems who want to enjoy the benefits of belonging to our family.
Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network is an international organisation committed to providing high-quality martial arts training while fostering inclusivity and opportunity. We welcome groups and organisations worldwide, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic background, uniting them under the values of discipline, respect, and perseverance. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities through the spirit of Kyokushin, ensuring access to world-class training and a supportive global network.
Our purpose is to build a strong and united international network of martial arts schools in which our next generation can flourish and shepherd in the next great era, the same as most current senior coaches experienced throughout the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. International travel and making friends is not just limited to the generation gone, it must go on. Our young students will have opportunity to belong to a tribe of young warriors who are all focussed on similar goals regardless of nationality, race, creed or religion.
By connecting students to a worldwide network who strive for the same shared vision we are able to make a better world. A world of confident, competent and formidable young students. Its now up to instructors to shed prejudices and open the doors of opportunity for our young students.
What we Offer
Journey through martial arts
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Discipline and focus
Martial arts training sharpens the mind as much as the body. Every session reinforces discipline, focus, and respect that extend beyond the dojo into daily life.
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Strength and resilience
Through structured practice, students build physical power and mental toughness. Martial arts creates resilience that prepares individuals for challenges inside and outside training.
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Tradition and culture
Karate is rooted in centuries of tradition. We honour these cultural values, ensuring that every student gains a deeper connection to the art and its philosophy.
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Leadership and growth
Our dojo develops leaders. From students to instructors, each journey is guided by responsibility, confidence, and the principles of true martial artistry.
Our Services
Dedicated programs designed to inspire every student
Cultural programs
At Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network, cultural programs are structured to demonstrate that martial arts is not …
Strength training for martial arts
Strength training is perhaps the most important cornerstone of martial arts because it develops the body’s …
Coaching principles
At Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network, coaching is founded upon a triple pillar of technical instruction …
Running a compliant dojo
Operating a compliant dojo is more than having training sessions run in an orderly fashion, it is …
Student achievements
Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network and success of its practitioners across the globe
Since Sosai Masutatsu Oyama established Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network in 1953, the style has flourished as one of the most popular martial arts on the globe. With over 12 million practitioners in over 120 nations, Kyokushin has led generations of students from their initial grading to higher black belts. Each success is a testament to the discipline, determination, and striving for personal best that underpin this martial art.
Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network continues to carry forward the principles established by Sosai Oyama, ensuring that independent dojos worldwide can maintain grading standards and protect the authenticity of the original teachings. A well-executed program is what helps the students to reach their milestones, and they can be assured during their journey to maturity that they are on the right track and are compliant with a shared lineage founded on the highest principles of conduct and mutual courtesy.
The achievements together constitute living history They make up the life contributions of teaching, unending hours of practice, and the influence of a martial tradition that has profoundly changed the lives of people in different parts of the world going through the journey of each student, whether it is a small step or a giant leap, carries the essence of the OSU practice and brings forth the age-old story of Kyokushin.
Programs
Traditional karate programs for all
Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network
The Forge of Body and Mind
Strongest Karate is a collective movement of Kyokushin-inspired dojos worldwide, working together through the Kyokushinkaikan Allied Karate network. We honour the legacy of Sosai Mas Oyama by strengthening unity, authenticity, and opportunity for all practitioners who share the same fighting spirit.
Kyokushinkaikan Allied Karate is not just exercise, it is a forge, where physical strength and mental clarity are tempered together. Every strike, stance, and breath carries the weight of tradition while demanding the endurance of modern discipline. The body is pushed to discover its true limits through full-contact training, while the mind is trained to remain calm and unyielding under pressure.
Unlike conventional fitness routines, this practice is a living philosophy. Students learn to channel exhaustion into focus, transform resistance into resilience, and convert discipline into daily strength. Physical conditioning is inseparable from mental fortitude; the harder the body trains, the sharper the mind becomes. This union of strength and spirit makes Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network a path of self-mastery, not just for combat, but for life itself.
Begin your journey today with training that builds strength, focus, and confidence.
What Our Customers Say
When I first walked into the dojo, I was unsure if I could keep up. The instructors gave me the right guidance and motivation. Today, I feel stronger, sharper, and more disciplined than ever before.
Enrolling my son in this dojo has been one of the best decisions I’ve made as a parent. He has not only improved in strength and coordination, but also in confidence and respect for others. The instructors are patient, professional, and truly care about each student’s progress.
I joined the adult classes two years ago, and the difference has been incredible. The training pushes me physically while the discipline and culture have improved my focus in everyday life. It’s not just martial arts, its personal growth.
Board Members
Barry Johnston - President
Barry Johnston is a renowned martial arts leader with over 45 years of full-time dedication to Karate. Earning his black belt in Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network in 1981, …
Peter Hogarth - Vice President
Shihan Peter Hogarth is a Karate master with over five decades of dedication to the art. A distinguished figure in Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network, he brings invaluable …
Lennie Anderson - Program Director
Shihan Lennie Anderson is a 5th Dan Karate master and a driving force in the Strongest Karate – The Kyokushin Allied Network community, dedicated to shaping the future of martial arts …
Blog
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