Art of Fighting Team | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
 
Team Members
 
 
 
Stage Pictured
 
 
Theme Music
 
Puar's Pick
Striker
 
Ryo Sakazaki
Robert Garcia
King
Takuma Sakazaki
Garbage Yard
Rumble under the cover of a heap of messy rubble
Beauty and The Beast
 
Takuma Sakazaki, King
Robert Garcia

Ryo Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
The heir to Kyokugenryu and the Sakazaki legacy, Ryo is known and feared as the Tiger of Extreme. Ryo is a proud man and is friendly man, but also stubborn. He objects to his sister Yuri's entry because he cares for her very much and does not want her to get hurt fighting. Ryo trains hard to live up to his father Takuma's expectations. He is also interested in King, but thinks he cannot keep her attention. (read bio)

Hyouchuu Wari (overhead)
Joudan Uke
Gedan Uke
Ko'ou Ken
Kohou
Kohou Shippuu Ken
Zanretsu Ken
Mouko Raijin Setsu (overhead)
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Tenchi Haou Ken
Haou Shoukou Ken
Ryuuko Ranbu
SDM Ryuuko Ranbu
Striker Kuuchuu Ko'ou Ken
Another Striker Kaede
Maniac Striker G-Mantle

- Super Cancels: Gedan Uke, Ko'ou Ken, Kohou, Kohou Shippuu Ken
- The Joudan Uke will autoguard against high and mid-level attacks
- The Gedan Uke will autoguard against against low attacks
- If the autoguard on the Joudan Uke or Gedan Uke is triggered, they become cancelable
- The Zanretsu Ken has autoguard
- The Kohou Shippuu Ken and Tenchi Haou Ken do greatly increased damage on a counter hit

Robert, Takuma, Yuri Traditional greeting, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Intro Fixes his gi, then gestures with his hand, "Ora ora!" (Come on, come on!)
Taunt Gestures with his hand, "Ora ora!" (Come on, come on!)
Win Pose Fixes his gi, then poses, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Pose Does a series punches and kicks, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Pose Robert, Takuma, Yuri A short kata ending in a pose
Win Quote Kyokugen Karate is peerless! But you realized that too late!

Robert Garcia | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
The son of a wealthy Italian family close to the Sakazaki Family, Robert Garcia was left in Takuma's care at a young age. He still resides with the them to this day where he helps to maintain the dojo and is known as the Dragon of Extremes. Robert enters to help prove Kyokugenryu's might, but also in hopes of repaying the Sakazaki's for their kindness by bringing them and their dojo world reknown honor. (read bio)

Hien Ryuujin Kyaku (in air)
Kouryuu Koukyaku Geri or (overhead)
Ryuuhan Shuu or
Nidan Sokutou Geri (low attack, knockdown)
Ryuugeki Ken
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Sen'en Renbu Kyaku
Ryuu Zanshou
Kuzuryuu Sen
Haou Shoukou Ken
Ryuuko Ranbu
SDM Ryuuko Ranbu
Striker Ryuuren Moushuu
Another Striker Another Robert

- Super Cancels: Sen'en Renbu Kyaku
- The Uraken is cancelable
- The Ryuu Hanshuu is cancelable
- The first hit of the Nidan Sokutou Geri becomes cancelable if canceled into

Ryo, Takuma, Yuri Traditional greeting, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Intro Gestures with his hand, "Hona, ikimase." (Well, then. Let's go!)
Taunt Gestures with his hand, "Donnai shitan ya?" (What's wrong?)
Win Pose Downward kick, then clenches fists at sides, "Donnai ya?" (How's that?)
Win Pose Raises hand, curls it inwards with a thumbs up sign, "Yosha!" (Alright!)
Win Pose Ryo, Takuma, Yuri Performs his Gen'ei Kick then poses
Win Quote True, fighters need composure. But you were comatose!

King | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
King's could not fight in official tournaments early in her career because she was a woman and was forced to hide her femininity. Though this is no longer the case, she has become accustomed to it and so King's beauty is hidden under men's clothes. Since then, King has opened her own bar, called Illusions, in Southown and is aided by her the twin sister waitresses, Sally and Elizabeth. (read bio)

Trap Kick (overhead)
Sliding
Surprise Rose
Venom Strike
Double Strike
Trap Shot
Mirage Kick
Tornado Kick
Mirage Dance (close)
Silent Flash
Illusion Dance
SDM Illusion Dance
Striker Trap Rush
Another Striker King Lion

- Super Cancels: Venom Strike, Double Strike, Mirage Kick, Mirage Dance
- The Mirage Dance is unblockable

Ryo Sakazaki Appears in a hat that she tosses across the screen, "Hisashi burini, tanoshi mesoune." (Long time no see, you'll enjoy this.)
First Tightens both gloves, "Aite ni naru wa." (I'll let you be my opponent.)
Intro Gestures for her opponent to attack, "Come on, baby!"
Taunt Gestures for her opponent to attack, "Come on, baby!"
Win Pose Removes her blazer and bends over, "Kona mono no kai?" (Is that all?)
Win Pose Smells rose, "Tanoshi kattawa, mataoide!" (That was fun, come again!)
Win Quote Fait accomplis bore me silly. I hunger for a worthy opponent!

Takuma Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
Takuma is the head of the Sakazaki family, and leader of the Kyokugen Karate style. He has two children, Ryo and Yuri. He also has a lot of students, but his most cherished student is Robert Garcia, son of one of his friends, the millionaire Alberto Garcia. Takuma seems a strict man, but is really kind-hearted. He is proud of how Kyokugen Karate has evolved, but still feels that it has more path to follow. (read bio)

Oniguruma (knockdown)
Hisha Otoshi: Dan Tsubushi (negates)
Kawara Wari (overhead)
Keima Uchi: Oiuchi (knockdown, ground)
Sanchin no Kata (hold)
Ko'ou Ken
Mouko Burai Gan
Zanretsu Ken
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Shoran Kyaku
Shin Kishin Geki (close)
Haou Shoukou Ken (hold)
Ryuuko Ranbu
SDM Ryuuko Ranbu
Striker Chou Hissatsu Tengu Shikou Ken
Another Striker Gai Tendou

- Super Cancels: Oni Guruma, Ko'ou Ken, Mouko: Burai Gan (second hit)
- The Oniguruma is cancelable
- The Kawara Wari becomes cancelable if canceled into
- The Hisha Otoshi becomes cancelable if canceled into
- The Mouko Burai Gan drops an opponent's guard
- You can juggle your opponent after the Hard Hien Shippuu Kyaku
- You can hold during the Haou Shikou Ken to increase the amount of damage it inflicts
- The Shouran Kyaku and Shin Kishin Geki are unblockable

Ryo, Robert, Yuri Arms folded, nods in approvement, does a traditional greeting
First Cracks his shoulder into place and winds his arm
Intro Performs greetings to player and opponent, "Osu. Osu." (Fighters' greeting)
Taunt Gestures with both hands, "Kakatte konu ka?" (You gonna fight me?)
Win Pose Removes his gi and goes bare-chested, "Yah!"
Win Pose Performs a small kata and ends in a defensive stance
Win Pose Ryo, Robert, Yuri Turns back to screen, his smile sparkles
Win Quote You should talk less. It'd do you a lot of good.

Story Progression | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |

Invasion of Kula
Diana All systems go. Kula, you may begin. Smash Zero's plans.

Defeat of Kula
Operator System restored.
Ling What was the cause?
Operator System appears to have been hacked. Only the image bank is intact.
Ling So... that's the Anti-K'.
Operator Huh...?
Ling Nothing... just mumbling.

First Intermission
The Finals Team. Southtown Factory Area. Target: K', Southtown.
Heidern They're too far from the target. Things aren't going as they were planned.
Ling It's no big deal.
Heidern What do you mean, Ling?
Ling I mean, I've forseen this.
Heidern Forseen what? What're you babbling about?
Ling Guide the Finals Team to the lift, will you? When you've done that, activate the generator.
Heidern Lift? Generator? No one told me about this!

Ling I'm in charge here, you've no need to know. When the generator's charged and "Zero Cannon" is in the sky, my mission will be realized.
Heidern Did you say... Zero Cannon...!? A space-based weapon... Whatever for!? The purpose of holding KOF was to capture K' and Maxima and search NESTS' base!
Ling Yes, officially...
Heidern Officially? ...! What foul plan is festering in your diseased mind?
Ling As far as Project '00 Goes, you're nothing but an observer. While I... I am its executioner!

Second Intermission
Ryo I guess'd be too early to say it's all over...
Robert By far, I'd say...
King I thought so...
Ling It's the beginning of an unforgettable event.
Takuma Hnh? A ceiling...!?
Ryo When did we get planted in the ground...?
Ling Greetings.
Takuma Who're you...?

Heidern State your name, villain!
Ling, Zero They call me... Zero!
Heidern Zero, eh...? It fits you.
Zero Oh, you're such a joker. You know, we've met before, that is, I've met you.
Heidern Now I know, it was you who slew Krizalid, right? What have you done with Ling?
Zero He's resting.
Heidern You impersonated him, eh?
Zero I'm a master of disguise. So, I masqueraded as Ling. Later, Ling's clone there took over. Neutralizing all of you obstacles was the fastest way to realize my plan.
Heidern So what's KOF got to do with all of this?
Zero It was my way to obtain... The Zero Cannon!
Heidern Stupid! All you had to do was rub us out.

Zero You simp! I need all of you for Zero Cannon's power.
Ryo Our energy, you say...?
King What's a Zero Cannon?
Zero An aerial weapon to destroy NESTS... with all your help.
Takuma Why don't you can the silliness!?
King Who'd do such a thing...!? !!!
Ryo You MEGALOMANIAC...!!!
Zero You can't resist me. I'll beat you all like a drum. Then your energy will be sent to Zero Cannon.
Robert How'll you do that?
Zero There is a generator below. Whenever I fight someone... it siphons my foe's energy and sends it to Zero Cannon. And I'll use your power to begin the new order!
Ryo Using us to take over the world...
Takuma That's NESTS's scheme, eh!?
Zero NESTS? A mere front. The creator of the new order is not NESTS. It's ME!
King I'll take care of you! And afterwards, I'll nullify your Zero Cannon!
Zero Crush me? Stop the cannon? Give it a shot. If you DARE!!!

Zero You lose.
Takuma Say what!? What do you mean?
Zero When I press this button, all your energy goes to the cannon.
King I'll see to it your sick plan ends here!
Zero Even with my death, you haven't got a prayer. Why do you think I handed over the clone to Heidern!? Farewell, you fools! Disintegrate in the light of a brand new world! Curses! What is this...!?

Zero GOOOAAAAAH...!! ...A malfunction!? What's going on!?
Foxy Enough merriment!
Zero It's all of you...!?
Foxy You're busted! Accept it! NESTS will not be defeated by the likes of you.
Zero Humph...!

Ryo Oh no! King! Get away from there!
Takuma Ha-oh... SHI-KOH KEN!!!
Ryo U, unbelievable...
Robert Master diverted the beam with his Shi-Ko Ken blast!

King You saved me, Takuma. I am indebted to you.
Takuma Don't be silly! I can't let the mother of a Kyokugen heir perish!!!
King Huh?
Ryo, Robert What? Say WHAT...?