Nov 05 2024
Personally I would define Karate-do as the way of the free hand rather than that of the empty hand. Because the goal is to make what you have learned bare fruit. Nothing is fixed in the combat arts. Gilbert Gruss Considered one of the pioneers and greats of French Karate, Gilbert Gruss has dedicated his …
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Oct 20 2024
What makes a martial artist’s heartbeat? For me, it’s the quest for perfection, not just in technique, but in life itself. Bernard Bilicki With the likes of Dominique Valera, Jean-Pierre Lavorato, and Patrice Belrhiti, Bernard Bilicki is a legend of French Karate. He has practised martial arts for over 60 years. He began practising Karate …
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Oct 11 2024
One of the faces of French Karate during the early days of Karate in France, Patrick Baroux has been forgotten by many people. His accomplishments in French Karate include being the first European Karate Champion Patrick Francis Marcel Baroux was born on 14 January 1945 in Orleans, France. He had a younger brother Jean-Robert. At …
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Jun 18 2024
You judge the value of a man on what he left after him. Junior Lefevre A ferocious competitor, Junior Lefevre is a former World and European Kumite Champion. He is a 28-time Belgian National Champion and a four -time Croatian National Champion. He is also made the successful transition from being a competitor to a …
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Jun 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 …
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Jun 03 2024
When a person walks into a dojo, he should sense that there is a serious attitude about the place. The people should be sweaty from a lot of hard work. Yasuhiko Oyama One of the early pioneers of Kyokushin Karate, Yasuhiko Oyama was known as a phenomenal fighter. Alongside his brother Shigeru Oyama, Tadashi Nakamura, …
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May 24 2024
In Karate, you start with nothing, you’re not given anything. It’s just you alone and what you get out of it is personal, the training is hard but what you achieve is done by you alone. Craig Raye A highly-respected practitioner, Craig Raye has been involved in Shotokan Karate for over 45 years. A big …
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May 17 2024
Every day we train Karate, basics, kumite, kata. Competition is just a testing place. Kensuke Seto A student of Masatoshi Nakayama, Kensuke Seto has been at the forefront of good technical Karate for many years. Kensuke Seto was born on 6 February 1946 in Manchuria, China. His Japanese father was posted in occupied Manchuria. At …
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May 15 2024
A teacher notices the difference and tries to think of the way to improve each individual student. He also respects the individuality and characteristic of each person and tries to build them up mentally and physically. Shuji Tasaki One of Gogen Yamaguchi’s best students, Shuji Tasaki, is considered by many to be one of the …
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Apr 22 2024
For all those engaged in competitive pursuits, especially if you’re not pursuing it as a professional career, it’s crucial to prioritise self-care and envision your martial arts journey as a lifelong pursuit, extending beyond a mere phase of fighting. Steve Fogarasi Described as a dynamic fighter, Fogarasi is a master technician who focuses on being …
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