New Theory!! Hideyuki Ashihara: The Techniques and Mind of a Genius Karateka Revealed Now (BUDO-RA BOOKS) DVD Included Tankobon Hardcover – September 1, 2006 by Full Com. With obi (sash), obi shows signs of aging, but the book itself is in beautiful condition. #Oyama Dojo, #Kyokushin Kaikan. Hideyuki Ashihara, founder and first director of Ashihara Karate, was a genius karateka who was also popular for his "fighting karate" and "sabaki," and was featured in "#Karate Baka Ichidai" (Karate Fool for Life). K1 and Seido Kaikan's Kazuyoshi Ishii: The rise of K1 is also thanks to #Masutatsu Oyama, #Kyokushin Karate, and #Ashihara Karate. #Yoshiji Soeno #Hisao Maki