Ashihara no Nakatsukuni, in Japanese mythology, the world between Takamagahara (Heaven) and Yomi (Hell)
First formed in 1980 by Kazuyoshi Ishii, a former Kyokushin Karate practitioner who began his training under Hideyuki Ashihara in 1969.
As an Ashihara Karate fighter, Schilt beat Ray Sefo in the quarter finals and the defending champion Remy Bonjasky by knockout in the semifinals.
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Schilt is known for using his enormous height and reach to his advantage through mastering the Ashihara Karate techniques, avoiding getting hit while landing devastating jabs and front kicks.