Hatsuo Royama, Kyokushin-kan International Karate Organization, 9th Dan
Born on March 31, 1948. Started practicing Kyokushin karate in “Oyama Dojo” in 1963 at the age of 15. All Japan Absolute Champion of 1973. Silver Medalist of the 1st Open Weight World Championship (1975). Since 1980 was the chief of the International Karate Organization Kyokushin kaikan branch in Saitama prefecture, Japan. In 1994-2002 was the Supreme Advisor and Head Instructor of the International Karate Organization Kyokushin kaikan (IKO-1).
From 2002 to 2022 was the president of Kyokushin-kan International Karate Organization with branches in 54 countries.
