Kyokushin tournaments provide an opportunity for students who wish to challenge themselves above and beyond normal training, and build relationships with people from around the region and world. Tournament participation is not required for training, which focuses primarily on holistic development of each individual. For those so inclined, Kyokushin competitions are a rigorous endeavor, requiring many hours of focused training, conditioning, application of advanced technique, and strong persistence. Our dojo has participated in many domestic and international competitions and formed many friendships.