
Acting
Masutatsu Oyama
Born 1923-06-04
Gimje, North Jeolla, South Korea
Department: Acting
Biography
Masutatsu Ōyama, born Choi Yeong-eui (Hangul: 최영의 Hanja: 崔永宜), more commonly known as Mas Oyama, was a karate master who founded Kyokushin Karate, considered the first and most influential style of full contact karate. A Zainichi Korean, he spent most of his life living in Japan and acquired Japanese citizenship in 1968.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Masutatsu Oyama
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (7 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Oyama Karate Kyokushinkai | Himself | Movie | 2005 |
![]() | Legend of Kyokushin: Mas Oyama – The Godhand | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1990 |
![]() | Kings of the Square Ring | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1978 |
![]() | The Strongest Karate Part 2 | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1976 |
![]() | Fighting Black Kings | Self | Movie | 1976 |
![]() | Bodyguard Kiba 2 | Tetsugen Daito | Movie | 1973 |
![]() | The Bodyguard | Tetsugen Daito | Movie | 1973 |













