Cover Star: Kenji Yamaki

Described as moving like a Bengal Tiger, Kenji Yamaki is a modern legend of Kyokushin Karate. On 22 March 1995 Yamaki, aged 30, became the thirteenth man to complete 100-Man Kumite Challenge devised by Kyokushin founder Mas Oyama. Earlier that year he had become Kyokushin Karate World Champion.

Below are some of the magazine covers to feature this phenomenal fighter.

April 1997 October 1999  May 2011
   
February 2014    


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