Category: Chito-ryu

Jun 11 2024

Cezar Borkowski

Filed under Budo, Chito-ryu, Competition, General, Goju-ryu, Kobudo, Kumite, Okinawan, Traditional
June 11, 2024

I truly believe it’s important to honour tradition, but never be limited by it. We are not medieval re-enactors but thoughtful practitioners adapting to modern conditions and needs! Thus to remain relevant, Karate and all Budo training should be an organic, expanding – and thriving – experience. Cezar Borkowski Known for his encylopedic mind on …

Canadian, Cezar Borkowski, Chuck Merriman, Dave Usher, Frank Baehr, Hokama Tetsuhiro, Jyoen Nakasone, Kinjo Masakazu, Kishaba Choji, Marion Manzo, Mas Tsuroka, Matayoshi Shinpo, Mohamed Kamin, Monty Guest, NASKA, NKS, Patrick McCarthy, Polish, Robert Dalgleish, Saihan Shiroma, Shiroma Kiyanori, shoshin nagamine, Tatsuo Suzuki, Tomimoto Yohei

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May 10 2023

Devorah Dometrich

Filed under Chito-ryu, Competition, General, Okinawan, Shotokan, Traditional
May 10, 2023

(Karate) kept me out of trouble and gave me a lot of the qualities I have today. Martial arts teaches people to know their limitations, both mentally and physically. You really learn when to call backup. Devorah Dometrich Practising martial arts for over fifty years, Devorah Dometrich is one of the foremost Kobudo practitioners in …

American, Devorah Dometrich, Eisuke Akamine, JKA, Masaru Inomoto, Paul Herbst, Shinkin Taira, Tsuyoshi Chitose, William Dometrich

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Nov 25 2022

Don Buck

Filed under Budo, Chito-ryu, General, Kyokushin, Traditional
November 25, 2022

People who learn Karate today should learn the basics better. Don Buck Probably not as well known as he should be, Don Buck was a pioneer of Kyokushin Karate in the United States. Described as a physically strong man, he was one of the first non-Japanese Kyokushin instructors in the world. Donald Buck was born …

AKKO, American, Birney Jarvis, Bobby Lowe, Charles Martin, Daigo Oishi, Don Buck, Don Buck Jr, Duke Moore, Frank Clark, Fred Buck, Hatsuo Royama, IKO, Joko Ninomiya, Katsuaki Sato, Mas Oyama, Pearl Harbor, Shigeru Oyama, Tadashi Nakamura, Takashi Azuma, Toshikazu Sato, Yasuhiko Oyama

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Jul 27 2022

Del Saito

Filed under Chito-ryu, General, Shito-Ryu, Traditional
July 27, 2022

I think it is good to maintain the various styles, as each has many unique qualities and flavor. Styles offer healthy choices for students. Once they have come to understand their style, they can better appreciate other styles while maintaining their unique characteristics and integrity. Del Saito One of the foremost Shito–Ryu instructors in the …

AAU, Al Kahalekulu, Chuzo Kotaka, Dan Ivan, Del Saito, Fumio Demura, Hawaiian, IKF, Joe Mirza, Kenwa Mabuni, Kenzo Mabuni, Masayuki Shimabukuro, Ray Dalke, WTFSKF

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Sep 23 2020

Mas Tsuroka

Filed under Chito-ryu, General, Traditional
September 23, 2020

I have seen the best Karate. All that really matters is what kind of human being you are. Mas Tsuroka Rightly known as the ‘Father of Canadian Karate‘ Mas Tsuroka did a lot to establish Karate in Canada. Many instructors teaching Karate in Canada today, can trace their lineage back to Tsuroka. Masami Tsuroka was …