Karateka of the Association standing in fighting stance in a line, in a stadium.

Est. 2039 B.S. · Kathmandu

NepalKyokushinKarate-Do

Association (Bajra)

The first martial art training legalised in Nepal.

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Philosophy

Kyokushin means Ultimate Truth

“Kyokushin” means Ultimate Truth. Kyokushin Karate was born in the determination for the pursuit of ultimate truth of mind, technique, and body.

Definition of Kyokushin — Nepal Kyokushin Karate-Do Association (Bajra)

Karate is developed over a thousand years ago not only as a form of unarmed combat but as a way to discipline the body in order to improve the spirit.

By practicing Karate, one can increase his/her alertness, self-awareness and self-confidence by conditioning the body as improving speed, strength, and co-ordination. It is to achieve the unity of body and spirit.

Masutatsu Oyama seated in seiza in mist, with a kanji overlay.
Sosai Masutatsu Oyama

The Association · History

The founding

Founded 2039 B.S.

2039B.S. · 1982 AD

The Kyokushin Karate Do Association, established at Dasharath Rangasala — the first martial art training legalised in the country.

Black and white archival photograph of karateka marching with the national flag in the opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Karate Championship, Kathmandu, 2051 B.S.
६ठौं एसियाली कराते प्रतियोगिता, काठमाडौं, २०५१6th Asian Karate Championship, Kathmandu, 20512051 B.S.
Shihan Jagat Prasad Gauchan with his fist raised in a stadium.
Shihan Jagat Prasad Gauchan

Shihan Jagat Prasad Gauchan

9th Dan · Founder & President

Shihan Jagat Prasad Gauchan is the first martial artist of Nepal, born in a rural village called Pakhapani, Myagdi district.

He travelled to Japan for martial arts training in the toughest and strongest Kyokushin karate, with instructor Sosai Masutatsu Oyama — five years in Kyokushin Karate along with Kick-Boxing and Boxing.

He got his first international title in 1982 as Asian Champion in Singapore.

The founder

A line of black belts standing in formation in a stadium.

Nepal Kyokushin Karate-Do Association (Bajra)

A karateka holding a stance, photographed from the side.

The style

One Punch Knock Out

Bajra is symbolic to the weapon of God Indra — thrown when every other weapon has failed.

It has weight category basis, face punching with gloves, good for both ladies and gents — and the Association intends it to become a professional martial art like boxing, Mua Thai and kick boxing.

The record

Four decades, written down

Counted directly from the Association's own tournament tables — not estimated.

21

National Men's Open Tournaments · 2040–2080 B.S.

18

National Weight-Category Tournaments · 2051–2081 B.S.

11

World Kyokushin Championships contested

9

Dojos across Nepal

While concerning our country’s history, no other sports field has won gold medal in Asian Championship. This has been a record in Nepal sports history which has not been broken by any other sports sectors.

The Association's own published statement

Train

Nine dojos across Nepal

Training starts at six in the morning. Every dojo below lists its trainer, its grade, and a number that answers.

Central Dojo

Central Dojo

Estd. 2039/05/01Estd. B.S.

Jagat Prasad Gauchan

Black Belt (9th Dan)

Dasharath Rangasala, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu

Training time: 6:30 to 8:30 A.M

01-4262191

Mitra Yuwa Sub Dojo

Estd. 2060Estd. B.S.

Puspaman Manandhar

Black Belt (4th Dan)

Kanya Mandir, Chhetrapati, Lalitpur

Training time: 6 to 8 A.M

9851088770

Bhairahawa Sub Dojo

Estd. 2050/04/12Estd. B.S.

Karuna Nidhi Tripathi

Black Belt (5th Dan)

Bhairahawa -12, Rupandehi

Training time: 6 to 8 A.M.

071-5271179857021873

Simrik Yuwa Pariwar Sub Dojo

Estd. 2040Estd. B.S.

Puspa Manadhar

Black Belt (4th Dan)

Chhetrapati, Kathmandu

Training time: 6 to 8 A.M.

9851088770

Askal Sub Dojo

Estd. 2067Estd. B.S.

Raj kumar Lama

Black Belt (2nd Dan)

Lainchour, Kathmandu

Training time: 6 A.M. to 8 A.M.

9841992114

Hopevalley Sub Dojo

Estd. 2072/11/05Estd. B.S.

Suraj Thapa

Black Belt (4th Dan)

Imadol, Lalitpur

Training time: 6 to 8 A.M.

9841299802

Bhakundebesi Sub Dojo

Estd. 2074Estd. B.S.

Dil Dorje Lama

4th Dan

Bhakundebesi, Kabre

Training time: 6 to 8 A.M.

9851204128

Nepalgunj Sub Dojo

Estd. 2059/07/24Estd. B.S.

Hitesh Bharati

Black Belt (4th Dan)

Mahendra Rangasala, Nepalgunj

Training time: 7 To 9 A.M.

9848060502

Birman Smitri Dojo

Estd. 2078Estd. B.S.

Ashman Lama

5th Dan

Kabre

Training time: 6 to 8 A.M.

9841310259

The oath

Dojo Kun

  1. We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaking spirit.

  2. We will pursue the true meaning of Martial way so that in time our senses may be alert.

  3. With true vigour we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.

  4. We will observe the rules of courtesy respect our superior and refrain from violence.

  5. We will follow our religious principles and never forget the true virtue of humility.

  6. We will look upwards to wisdom and strength not seeking other desires.

  7. All our lives, through the discipline of karate, we will seek to fulfill the true meaning of the Kyokushin way.

Dojo Kun & anthem

The archive

Forty years, photographed

47 frames across two albums — black-and-white archival prints with printed Nepali captions, and the colour tournament record.

Karateka lined up in formation in a stadium before a red wall.

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