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Meet Up ECoC!European Capital of Culture

KU-KYO・Resonance of KU

Contact person :
SHOICHI KONO
Position :
代表
Karate Team “Ku-Kyo (Resonance of KU) Bringing the spirit of Japan to life through Karate. 🎌 About Us We are Karate Team “Ku-Kyo, an artist collective based in Japan that embodies traditional Japanese spirit through the art of Karate. Our performances transcend competition — transforming Karate into a living form of expression that connects people, cultures, and emotions. 🌿 Our Concept In Japanese philosophy, “Ku () represents “emptiness — not as nothingness, but as infinite potential and harmony. Through movement, rhythm, and breath, we explore the resonance of body and spirit, merging martial discipline with artistic creativity. 🥋 Achievements National Champion (Junior High & High School level) Runner-up at the All Japan Company Championships Active both individually and as a team, performing and teaching across Japan. 🎭 Our Art Form We are pioneering a unique genre — Karate × Art — rarely seen even in Japan. Our performances combine traditional martial arts with contemporary aesthetics, sound, and stage expression. We aim to collaborate with artists, musicians, dancers, and cultural institutions around the world. 🌏 Collaboration We welcome international collaborations, residencies, and performance invitations. Workshops and hands-on Karate experience sessions can also be arranged upon request. Keywords: Karate Performance / Japanese Culture / Martial Arts / Physical Expression / Cross-Cultural Art / Contemporary Japan / Live Performance / Workshop / Traditional × Modern

Last update : 06 Nov. 2025

Works

I am a former karate champion from Japan.

Karate performance abroad

It is also possible to hold a karate experience session.

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