71 years old (Born on June 10, 1953)
Happy birthday, Kazuyoshi Ishii! The man who effortlessly turned karate kicks into an international sensation—who knew combining martial arts and entertainment would become your strongest move? With your genius creation of the K-1 circuit, you've delivered knockouts so amazing even gravity applauded!From founding Seidokaikan karate back in 1980 to building a global legacy of martial artistry, you've proven you're as timeless as the discipline itself. Today we celebrate you not only for every epic punchline you've crafted inside the ring but also for making us realize karate masters can deliver hits both powerful and legendary. Cheers to another knockout year!