Mas Oyama Death
Mas Oyama passed away on April 26, 1994 at the age of 70.
Mas Oyama death quick facts:
When did Mas Oyama die?
April 26, 1994How old was Mas Oyama when died?
70
Mas Oyama Birthday and Date of Death
Mas Oyama was born on July 27, 1923 and died on April 26, 1994. Mas Oyama was 70 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 27, 1923
Date of Death: April 26, 1994
Age at Death: 70
Mas Oyama - Biography
Masutatsu Oyama (大山 倍達, Ōyama Masutatsu, born Choi Yeong-eui (Hangul: 최영의 Hanja: 崔永宜); July 27, 1923 – April 26, 1994), 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 1964. He was an alumnus of Waseda University.