Ever since it's inception Kyokushin karate has been trying to prove it's power to the world in a wide variety of different ways. Such as breaking Bricks, Boards, Rocks, etc. <br /> <br /> But in the beginning Kyokushin founder Mas Oyama would fight versus animals such as Bears and Bulls. Mas Oyama has reportedly defeated 52 bulls in combat and 1 bear. <br /> <br /> His exploits were featured in a series of Cult Classic Martial Arts Movies starring Sonny Chiba called "Karate Bullfighter", "Karate Bear Fighter", & "Karate For Life". The footage your about to was taken in Erie, PA. Where 6'7 Kyokushin Karate Master Willie Williams takes on a Bear. Check it out.
