Johannes Cornelius Bluming was a Dutch martial artist, instructor and actor. Known as a pioneer in a variety of martial arts, Bluming held 9th dan in Judo, 10th dan in Kyokushinkai Karate and 10th dan in Hapkido. He was also the coach of two-time Olympic champion Willem Ruska.
Bluming in 1965
Bluming (left) at the premiere of his 1973 film Naakt over de schutting
Kyokushin (極真) is a style of karate originating in Japan. It is a full-contact style of stand-up fighting and is rooted in a philosophy of self-improvement, discipline, and hard training.
Mas Oyama karate practice in 1954
Kyokushin Karate demonstration.
Rati Tsiteladze, winner of European 2009 Kyokushin/Shinkyokushin karate championship
Kyokushinkaikan, General Headquarters of the International Karatedo Federation, situated at Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo