Ryu Narushima Apr 2026

Despite fighting in the lightweight division (roughly 70 kg), Narushima frequently excelled in open-weight tournaments where no weight limits existed. His career is marked by several prestigious titles:

Narushima is a high-ranking instructor (Shihan) and currently holds a black belt in Kyokushin Karate. He was a student of Shokei Matsui, who himself was a direct disciple of Mas Oyama, the founder of Kyokushin. Competitive Career Highlights ryu narushima