Art of Fighting Team | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
 
Team Members
 
 
 
Stage Location
 
 
Theme Music
 
Puar's Pick
Striker
 
Ryo Sakazaki
Robert Garcia
Yuri Sakazaki
Takuma Sakazaki
Mexico
A marachi band plays in the background
Ryuuko Fight Spirit
 
Yuri, Robert Garcia
Yuri Sakazaki

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 Tenchi Haou Ken

- Counter Wire: None
- Critical Wire: Weak Zanretsu Ken
- Super Cancels: 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
- To trigger the SDM Ryuuko Ranbu, either combo from a close or perform it during another attack

Robert, Takuma, Yuri Traditional greeting, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
King Scratches his head while King bows in respect
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 Thought you'd beat Kyokugen? You gotta get serious, fool!
Win Quote Winning or losing isn't it. You'd know if you trained!
Win Quote Power in adversity. That's the Kyokugen way!
Win Quote King It's rude to hold back here. But I'll make it up to you!
Win Quote Robert Robert! Focus! You look like a weenie.
Win Quote Fatal Fury Team The Unbeaten Wolf! Your legend ends today!

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 (overhead)
Uraken (juggle)
Ryuuhan Shuu or
Nidan Sokutou Geri (low attack, knockdown)
Ryuugeki Ken
Gen'ei Kyaku
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Kyokugen-ryuu Renbu Kyaku (close, juggle)
Hairyuuga
Haou Shoukou Ken
Ryuuko Ranbu
SDM Ryuuko Ranbu
Striker Ryuuren Moushuu

- Counter Wire: None
- Critical Wire: Kyokugen-ryuu Renbu Kyaku (fourth hit)
- Super Cancels: Ryuuga, Kyokugen-ryuu Renbu Kyaku (fourth hit)
- The Uraken is cancelable
- The Ryuu Hanshuu is cancelable
- The first hit of the Nidan Sokutou Geri becomes cancelable if canceled into
- The last hit of the Kyokugen-ryuu Renbu Kyaku will drop an opponent's guard

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 Self conscious, you say? Totally conceited, you say?
Win Quote It's ok to wanna win but whining if you lose is sad.
Win Quote No tyro's strong at first. It's all hard work and sweat!
Win Quote Kensou Hey, let me know what's up with you and that girl!
Win Quote Yuri Yuri, your Kyokugen spirit is strong! What a honey!
Win Quote Fatal Fury Team Another duel of destiny. But this time I've won!
Win Quote NESTS Team You may know this: I will mess you up!

Yuri Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
Yuri Sakazaki is the younger daughter of Takuma Sakazaki and sister of Ryo Sakazaki. Yuri always looked up to her father and worked hard, hoping to someday be just as strong, but Ryo never accepted the idea of his sister training. She felt sold short when they teamed up with Robert Garcia to enter the King of Fighters and so formed her own team until she was finally accepted the Kyokugen men. (read bio)

En Yoku (overhead)
Senkai Kyaku
Tsuika Kougeki
Ko'ou Ken
   Haou Shoukou Ken (hold)
Yuri Cho Appaa
   Daburu Yuri Cho Appaa
Yuri Cho Nakkuru (hold)
Raiou Ken
Yuri Chou Mawashi Geri
Hyakuretsu Binta
Shin! Chou Upper
Hien Hou'ou Kyaku
SDM Hien Hou'ou Kyaku
Yuri Chou Enbu
Striker Hien Rekkou

- Super Cancels: Yuri Chou Upper, Senkai Kyaku
- Critical Wire: None
- Counter Wire: None
- The En Yoku is an overhead attack, unless canceled into
- Delaying the Yuri Chou Knuckle increases the amount of damage that it does
- The Yuri Chou Enbu will randomly have end with Yuri's back facing the screen and do more damage
- The Hyakuretsu Binta and Yuri Chou Enbu are unblockable
- Yuri's intro is actually a parody of Felicia's intro from Vampire Savior
- Yuri Shin! Chou Upper is actually a parody of Ryu's Shin! Shoryuken from Street Fighter
- Yuri Chou Enbu is actually a parody of Gouki's Shun Goku Satsu from Street Fighter

Ryo, Robert, Takuma Traditional greeting, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
First On her knees, jumps up shouting and gets into her fighting stance, "Meow!"
Intro Swings arms wildly, "Babbito yattsukechau zo!" (I will defeat you quickly!)
Taunt Leans over to her opponent, "Kochi, kochi!" (Here, here!)
Win Pose Gives a victory sign with her hand, (Yuri is the winner!)
Win Pose Does a series punches and kicks, "Osu!" (Fighers' greeting!)
Win Pose Ryo, Robert, Takuma Gets down on knees and puts hands on hips
Win Quote I don't have a pet phrase. Like, you're totally wrong.
Win Quote I won. I won! I'm hot today!
Win Quote No one can imitate my super special moves!
Win Quote Robert You're too softened by the life of the bourgeois!
Win Quote Ryo Heh, heh, heh. Ryo. Guess I'm the true Kyokugen heir!
Win Quote AOF Team Well? With my Kyokugen power, I am one invincible chick!
Win Quote Girls Team Hee hee. I guess without me that's all you're capable of.

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

- Counter Wire: None
- Critical Wire: None
- Super Cancels: Mouko Burai Gan
- The Oniguruma is cancelable
- The Kawara Wari becomes cancelable if canceled into
- The Hisha Otoshi becomes cancelable if canceled into
- The Mouko Burai Gan no longer 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 Kyokugen once proves it's the ultimate art of fighting.
Win Quote We knew we had won. Me and this old wound!
Win Quote Kyokugen knows not 'retreat.' It can only keep attacking!
Win Quote Heidern If we get the chance, how about forming our own team?
Win Quote King Ryo's a good man. He's waiting for you, King!
Win Quote NESTS Team Take me to your leader. You copy me!?

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

First Intermission
NESTS Things are really jumping. This's why I just love KOF. Everything's going as planned. Summon him!
Zero Looks like I'll have to give them a taste of my real power

Second Intermission
Zero The victors are airborne as planned.
Takuma A victory party in the air?
Robert Talk about filthy rich...!
Ryo Wha! Who's this clown?

Zero I've been waiting for you, King of Fighters champions. Waiting to see if you're really worthy of your title. But now, now the real me will just see how mighty you are.

Defeat of Zero
Zero I knew Kyokugen would prevail. So much for dated karate, eh? A bit too dated, eh, guys? Well, we have arrived. My duty ends here. Now... go to him, unless all of you wish to perish with this ship.
Foxy It looks like things... are just getting started.
K9999 No. It's the end of the line.
Foxy !!
Kula Foxy!
Foxy K, Kula...
Angel We already have the mightiest fighters, so buzz off, creep!
K9999 Failures like you and K'? Your days are finished!
Kula You'll pay for this... You'll pay big for this!
K9999 What can you biological defect hope to do by yourself?
Kula ...
K' Uh, biological defects...

Ryo Now, that was close!
Yuri But where are we now?
Igniz Welcome, warriors!
Robert What now!?
Takuma Who are you?
Igniz Igniz, CEO of NESTS, and ruler of the new human race!
Robert Say what? NESTS's CEO?
Igniz Krizalid, Kula, K9999... and who could forget K'? My dear guinea pigs, your use for me has ended. And your use for NESTS too. NESTS, this world, humans... all mean nothing to me now. From hereon a new god will rule over creation.
Yuri Yah! What'd he do!?
Igniz NESTS was but a means for a new god to create a new world. When this satellite descends to Earth, a new god shall be born. With the defeat of you Kings of Fighters, I will become a god. Now sacrifice your bodies to the birth of a new god.

Defeat of Igniz
Igniz Arrgh. Is this the end... of lovable Igniz? Why!? There was no way I could lose according to my data! Why!? Why!? Does humanity shun the birth of a new god?
Yuri W, what'd you just do?

Igniz If these humans do not desire the advent of a new god... I shall become a demon! All shall return to nothing!
Ryo He's going to blow us up!
Takuma Hey! Don't doooo it!
Misty Can you do it?
Ron Yes, I believe so...
Yuri Ugh... Huh? Hey! I'm alive!!
Ryo Back with us, eh, Yuri? It seems we were rescued.

Robert The NESTS Base is trashed. Who on Earth could've saved us?
Takuma What's the dif? We live!
Robert Master...
Ryo Pop...
Takuma NESTS. They should've listened to me when they had the chance.
Robert Master, I'm in your debt.
Takuma Any master'd done the same.
Robert M, master!
Takuma Besides, I need your money. Hee-yah!
Ryo Pop! You saved someone just for his money?
Yuri Oh, can it, Ryo. You choir boy.
Ryo Hee-yah!
Robert ...
Takuma Cough, cough. Nice, Robert.
Ryo Way to go, Robert.
Yuri Yeah. Like, totally!
Robert This... This kooky Kyokugen family!