Runner-up (2nd place). Technical Style and Influence
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
Finished in 8th place, an incredible feat for a lightweight in an open-weight world championship. Runner-up (2nd place)
Narushima is renowned for his "intelligent pressure" style and devastatingly precise kicking techniques. ryu narushima
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: