(Before the tournament) The media collectively plays up the story of Japan's top candidate for World Tournament Champion. This photo adorned Page 1 of the weekly magazine "Sankei". Translated (roughly), it reads "The man who will defend (Japan's claim as home of) the greatest karate skills in the world".

Introduction of the competitors for the second day of the tournament

A front kick attack to opponent Joko Ninomiya in the tournament semi-finals

The battle is over. From the left, competitors Collins, Clark, Martin, Ninomiya, Royama, Sato, Toshikazu Sato, Daigo Oishi, and Azuma

An explosive left upper roundhouse kick to opponent Hatsuo Royama in the tournament's final match

At last, in his grasp the honor of becoming the first world champion