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
Yuri Sakazaki
Takuma Sakazaki
Hong Kong, China
Street Fight in front of Lan Ting's Chinese Kitchen
Ryuuko
 
Ryo, Takuma Sakazaki
Yuri, 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
Striker Kuuchuu Ko'ou 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

Yuri, Takuma Traditional greeting with arms at side, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Robert Garcia Does an abbreviated Zanretsu Ken, taunts, then extends his arm
First Standing with clenched fists downward and kicks off his geta sandals
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 Clenches fists at side, then rests them in front of his body
Win Pose Does a series punches and kicks, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Quote Dis Kyokugen karate will you?! Now savor the pain it brings.

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)
Ryuuhan Shuu
Nidan Sokutou Geri (low attack, knockdown)
Ryuugeki Ken
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Sen'en Renbu Kyaku
Ryuu Zanshou
Muei Senpuu Juudan Kyaku
Haou Shoukou Ken
Ryuuko Ranbu
Striker Ryuuren Moushuu

- The Ryuuhan Shuu is cancelable
- The first hit of the Nidan Sokutou Geri becomes cancelable if canceled into

Yuri, Takuma Traditional greeting with arms at side, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Ryo Sakazaki Does an abbreviated Gen'ei Kyaku, then gestures with his hand
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 Turns back to screen and clenches a fist, "Donnai ya?" (How's that?)
Win Pose Raises hand, curls it inwards with a thumbs up sign, "Yosha!" (Alright!)
Win Quote If everyone loves a winner, I am freakin' irresistable!

Yuri Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 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 Rekkou
Hien Hou'ou Kyaku
Striker Hien Rekkou

- The En Yoku is an overhead attack, unless canceled into
- Delaying the Yuri Chou Knuckle increases the amount of damage that it does
- The Hyakuretsu Binta is unblockable
- Yuri Shin! Chou Upper is actually a parody of Ryu's Shin! Shoryuken from Street Fighter
- Hien Rekkou is actually a parody of Ken's Shoryureppa from Street Fighter

Ryo, Takuma Traditional greeting with arms at side, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Robert Garcia Has hands on waists, smiles and pumps one fist
Intro Swings arms wildly, "Babbito yattsukechau zo!" (I will defeat you quickly!)
Taunt Leans over to her opponent, "Kochi, kochi!" (Here, here!)
Win Pose Cools herself off, "Chou yoyutchi!" (Super Easy!)
Win Pose Stretches out, then raise a victory fist, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Pose Does a series punches and kicks, "Yarii!" (Great!)
Win Quote Skill over power, spirit over skill! The secret to victory!

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
Striker Chou Hissatsu Tengu Shikou Ken

- 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 Performs an odd looking kata that ends with hands in front of the body
Win Pose Removes his gi and goes bare-chested, "Yah!"
Win Pose Raises a fist in victory, "Mijuku mono mega." (A beginner before me.)
Win Quote Kyokugen karate is the true way of battle!

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

First Intermission
Krizalid Any Progress?
Secretary One team made a fine sample.
Krizalid Really? Show me the data. Hmm. It's passable... And the next match is?
Secretary The same old same old.
Krizalid And each squad?
Driver Arrival in ten minutes.
Pilot This is Phantom Leader. We can unload in 5 minutes. Squad site arrival is 90r.
Krizalid It won't be long now. I'm standing by. The rest is up to you.
Secretary Yes, sir!

Second Intermission
Ryo How far down are we going?
Robert Beats me...
Heidern ...Answer. Answer me! Ralf? Clark? Come in! It's no good... They've been down how long?
Soldier Exactly three minutes. Comander! Unidentified craft report! They're all over the world... and they're on the move!
Heidern What're you saying?
Soldier Their intention's uknown. He's the satellite image. Enlarging...
Heidern It's... Kyo Kusanagi!
Soldier We managed to get this taken at the landing field. It's the same phenomenon confirmed in every country!
Heidern KOF must be a front. Kusanagi, in every location? At the same time? Bizarre... Get in touch with Ralf! Where was contact lost?
Soldier Site... Site Vector 70599.
Takuma Finally, we've stopped.
Yuri How far down are we?
Ryo Beats me... What the...!?
Krizalid Sorry for the wait. Let the finals begin.
Ryo What is this?
Robert Dunno. But it's an offer... we can't refuse, I'm sure.

Third Intermission
NESTS Battle Data Download... Complete!
Krizalid Thanks for your cooperation!
Takuma Cooperation? Who're you?
Krizalid I am Krizalid. I've downloaded your data... for use in our weapons!
Takuma Data? Weapons? I thought this was KOF?
Krizalid I used the name KOF... to summon you here!
Soldier All squads in position!
Heidern Good. Subdue Kusanagi. Employ Axe Squad at the site. I will follow shortly.
Soldier Commander! Listen. We recorded this at the site. The satellite caught this...
Heidern On speakers!
Ryo How did you do it? The data download! How?
Krizalid During the last battle, it was sent through my body.
Robert For what purpose?
Krizalid To activate our clones, in one unified attack! Just look at this!
Takuma Why, it's... Kyo Kusanagi!
Krizalid Actually, he's a clone taken after the Orochi battle. The real one eluded us. Placed in major cities... they'll seize the world and our Cartel will rule!
Ryo Say what?
Krizalid But for their activation... we must input trigger data.
Yuri Trigger data?
Krizalid Yes, the killer instinct. You will provide it.

Defeat of Krizalid
Krizalid I lost? Powerful me?
NESTS You have failed.
Krizalid No, if I can activate them... Even if they're not ready!
NESTS It is too late.
NESTS All clones neutralized...
Soldier Perpetrator uknown. They will be exposed. It's just a matter of time.
Krizalid Gah!
NESTS This mission abandoned. We appreciate your efforts.
Krizalid What do I do now?
NESTS Clone data transmission successful. Mission accomplished. All operatives will be terminated.
Krizalid N... No!
NESTS Goodbye, Krizalid. Rest in peace.
Krizalid You sick psychopaths!

NESTS We are NESTS Cartel. The new world order. Out future, is now!
Robert Get out!
Yuri Oh, no! Papa!
Ryo Father!
Robert Master!