The word „Furo" means „stormy wind and waves beating" and has in conjunction with Karate a symbolic meaning. On the Japanese island of Kagoshima, there is a 800 years old small shrine, which is called "Furo" -Gu, this is dedicated to the power of the wind and the waves. Wind and waves stands on the one hand for unstoppable force and energy, capable of withstanding anything in the long run and, secondly, they are the dynamic form of life-giving air and water. This union of two entirely different forces are found also in the human psyche. Violence and kindness, anger and love. Just like the water and the air, and the man has both destructive and creating potential.

„Furo“ acts through the connection of the open competition system, the great wealth of techniques and philosophy as a platform for martial artists of any style. Every athlete can test himself and his fighting techniques learned in the safe context of the competition. Not only fighters who have their background in the „Furo" can participate in the regular furo tournaments, but also athletes from different styles can participate. Indeed there is identification with the MMA competition system.