Abstract - SOSHU SHIGERU OYAMA - the founder of OYAMA KARATE. OYAMA KARATE in Poland and in the world
The author of the article shows the image of soshu Shigeru Oyama-undeniably one of the world’s greatest karate masters, who is still alive. Being the owner of the 10th dan rank the famous master is the founder of Oyama Karate and the president of the International Oyama Karate Organization with its headquarters in New York. A lot of outstanding experts of karate and winners of the World and Continental Championships have been brought up by him. Soshu Shigeru Oyama is also the author of many books, publications, and films connected with the methodology of teaching karate.
The author also shows the process of development of Oyama Karate in Poland and in the world, putting special emphasize on the rising popularity of this style in Poland. A notable master Jan Dyduch (7th dan rank) made a great contribution to the growth of Oyama Karate in Poland, which resulted in gaining admission to the International Oyama Karate Organization.