Shihan Taku Nakasaka started Kyokushin Karate in 1982 in Japan.
All Hokkaido High School Champion in 1984.
All Hokkaido Lightweight Champion in 1985.
Moved to the United States in 1990, and trained under Sensei Jimmy Nishimura, former Branch Chief of Los Angeles. Under  Sensei Jimmy Nishimura’s vigilant leadership and guidance, Shihan Taku Nakasaka fought in the 6th World Open Karate Tournament in 1995. Placed among the best  32 out of 168 world top fighters.
In 1996, opened a dojo in Los Angeles, California.
Kyokushin Los Angeles has produced 17 World Fighters since 1995.
Shihan Taku Nakasaka, in a joint effort with I.K.O. Kyokushinkaikan, hosts U.S. Weight Category (USWC) Championship events in Los Angeles, California, bringing in the top fighters from the world since 2005.