Art of Fighting Team | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
 
Team Members
 
 
Stage Location
 
 
 
Stage Music
 
 
Puar's Pick
 
Ryo Sakazaki
Robert Garcia
Takuma Sakazaki
USA Competition Site
An elevator takes the fighters to the indoor high-rise for exhibitions
Yureru Otokogokoro
(Trembling Male Soul)
 
Ryo Sakazaki
Feeling a bit tired and slighly over the hill, Takuma Sakazaki sat pondering how he could prove to the world the might of Kyokugen. He was beginning to show signs of age and was contemplating retirement when he recieved an invitation to the King of Fighters. Takuma saw the last window of opportunity flash before him and rounded up his boys for a pep talk. Relucantly, Ryo and Robert answered his calling. The three of them would enter once again to prove the might of Kyokugenryu, the Ultimate Extreme Style! Takuma Sakazaki prepared himself for battle. So, this was it... One last and mighty run at great glory for the Legendary Mr. Karate, for his students, and for Kyokugenryu! Osu!
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)
Ko'ou Ken (air)
Kohou
Zanretsu Ken
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Kyokugenryuu Renbu Ken (close)
Haou Shoukou Ken
Ryuuko Ranbu

Intro 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 Tears off gi and is bare chested raising a fist, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Quote Gee. You really need to work on your technique.
Win Quote No second chances pal, go home and wrap those wounds.
Win Quote Fight, fight, fight. It's the only way to get tough.

Robert Garcia | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 |
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)

Ryuugeki Ken
Ryuuga
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Hien Ryuujin Kyaku (in air)
Gen'ei Kyaku
Kyokugenryuu Renbu Kyaku (close)
Haou Shoukou Ken
Ryuuko Ranbu

Intro Gestures with his hand, "Donnai shitan ya?" (What's wrong?)
Taunt Gestures with his hand, "Donnai shitan ya?" (What's wrong?)
Win Pose Turns back to the screen, clenches a fist, "Donnai ya?" (How's that?)
Win Pose Turns his back to the opponent and flips a coin into the air.
Win Quote What, again? C'mon, I'm just too tough for a wimp like you.
Win Quote You can't beat me with your one-pattern fighting. Bonehead.
Win Quote You're one of the strongest opponents yet. Not!

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)

Ko'ou Ken (air)
Zanretsu Ken
Shoran Kyaku
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Haou Shoukou Ken
Ryuuko Ranbu

Intro Flexes chest, waves arms, "Kakatte konu ka?" (You gonna fight me?)
Taunt Gestures with both hands, "Kakatte konu ka?" (You gonna fight me?)
Win Pose Raises a fist in victory, "Mijuku mono mega." (A beginner before me.)
Win Pose Removes his gi and goes bare-chested, "Yah!"
Win Quote Come again slug. Just try to beat me. Nyah, nyah!
Win Quote The way of Kyokugen Karate is invincible. Real tough!
Win Quote Stop whining. Your face will heal... in a few years.

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

First Intermission
Vice Monsieur Rugal. Ryo, Robert, and Takuma won 4 matches!
Rugal Kyokugen Karate, huh. To bad it ends today! Hah, hah, hah!

Second Intermission
Rugal Heh, heh, heh. Hurry up, I'm waiting for you. I know you can't wait.

Third Intermission
Robert What the?
Ryo It's gas, samurai-head!
Takuma Nuts! To be trapped like...
Ryo What in heavens?
Rugal Welcome, back, my friends. Sleep well?
Takuma Rugal! You're alive!
Rugal Perceptive as always. Of course! But you must die! A just dessert for hindering my evil plans!
Robert Face Kyokugen Karate's power, garlic breath!
Rugal Well, you're in for a full course! Meet the appetizer!
Saisyu We meet again, Takuma!
Takuma Saisyu Kusanagi. How?
Saisyu Resurrection! Be warned! Kusanagi power fills me!
Takuma Rugal, you fiend. Snap out it Kusanagi!
Rugal Hah, hah! A touching re-union! Get on with the battle!

Defeat of Saisyu
Saisyu My fate was to lose. I'm impressed.
Rugal Heh, heh. You did well. Now you'll face evil's wrath! Woooooo...

Defeat of Rugal
Rugal Even with my new power, I lost. What? My body...? No... to meet such a fate! But I'll be back... you jerks!
Robert Just what is going on here?
Takuma Controlling such power just ate him up. Where's Kusanagi?
Ryo Yeah, where did he...
Takuma Saisyu? He couldn'tve died from that. Take care, Saisyu... Wherever you are. By the way, it's time I left you two.
Ryo What?
Robert Huh?
Takuma I'm just too old for this. You guys take over for me at the gym.
Robert M-Master!
Takuma Of course, I'll have say in all decisions and train you two.
Ryo, Robert What?
Robert But master, it's no different than before!
Takuma Oh yeah. Well, no matter.
Robert I got a bad feeling about this. Hey, let's team up with Yuri.
Ryo Good idea.
Takuma What are you gabbing about. It's training time!
Ryo, Robert Ah, I thought so!