In every lesson, the three basic elements should be covered: Kihon– Kata–Kumite. It is wrong only to focus on fighting, but whatever technique you perform you must always imagine your opponent and that is very hard to do for some people. It comes with age and experience. Daniel Lautier A believer in discipline and hard …
Tag: Matsuno Faction
Feb 08 2023
Daniel Lautier
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February 8, 2023
- Daniel Lautier, Denis Douarre, French, FSKA, Gichin Funakoshi, Herve Delage, Hiroshi Shoji, JKA, Kazuhiro Sawada, Masaaki Ueki, Masatoshi Nakayama, Matsuno Faction, Motokuni Sugiura, Motokuni Suigiura, Nakahara Faction, Satoshi Miyazaki, Shigeru Takashina, Taiji Kase, Tatsuya Naka, Tetsuhiko Asai, Yoshinobu Ohta, Yukio Mishima, Yutaro Ogane
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Feb 06 2023
This week in history…(6 February – 12 February)
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February 6, 2023
7 February On 7 February 2004 Shotokan master, Tetsuhiko Asai, was made an Honorary President of the Russian National Far East University in Vladivostok. This was in recognition of his contribution to the development of education, science and culture. He was presented with a pocket watch. 9 February On 9 February 1929 Shotokan master, Taiji …
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Feb 01 2023
Motokuni Sugiura
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February 1, 2023
A great thinker on the essence of Karate and how it should be taught, Motokuni Sugiura dedicated his life to Karate. As an instructor, he focused on developing strong basics. As the second Chief Instructor of the JKA he oversaw a turbulent period in their history. Motokuni Sugiura was born in Aichi, Japan, on 4 …
- Akihito Isaka, Asia University, Gichin Funakoshi, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Hiroshi Shoji, Hitobubashi University, IAKF, Japanese, JKA, keigo abe, Keinosuke Enoeda, Kogakuin University, Masaaki Ueki, Masahiko Tanaka, Masao Kagawa, Masatoshi Nakayama, Matsuno Faction, Mikio Yahara, Minoru Kawawada, Motokuni Sugiura, Nakahara Faction, Nihon University, Nobuyuki Nakahara, Taiji Kase, Taisho University, Tatsuya Naka, Tetsuhiko Asai, The Agriculture and Veterinary School, Tokyo Keizai University, Tomio Imamura, Yasuhiro Nakasone, Yoshiaki Hayashi, yoshiharu osaka, Yoshitaka Funakoshi
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Jan 04 2023
Tomio Imamura
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January 4, 2023
First be taught; learning comes later; Tomio Imarura Known for his quiet demeanour, Tomio Imamura has been described as a “brilliant technician“, known for his exceptional kumite. A two-time world champion, he is one of the best fighters of his generation. Tomio Imamura was born on 7 October 1958, in Kagoshima, Japan. Imamura attended Takushoku …
- Akihito Isaka, Andy Sherry, Dean Hodgkin, Elwyn Hall, Frank Brennan, Fujikiyo Omura, Gary Harford, George Best, Hideo Tomita, Hideo Yamamoto, Japanese, JKA, JKA Instructors Course, Katsutoshi Shiina, keigo abe, Keinosuke Enoeda, Keisuke Nemoto, Kunio Kobayashi, Marco Barone, Masaaki Ueki, Masaaki Yokomichi, Masahiko Tanaka, Masao Kagawa, Masataka Mori, Masatoshi Nakayama, Matsuno Faction, Mikio Yahara, Minoru Kawawada, Motokuni Sugiura, Nakahara Faction, Ronnie Canning, Shoto Cup, Takushoku University, Tatsuya Naka, Tetsuhiko Asai, Tomio Imamura, Tomoyuki Aihara, Yasunori Ogura, yoshiharu osaka, Yoshinobu Ohta, Yuji Hashiguchi
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Feb 10 2022
On this day….(February 10)
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February 10, 2022
On 10 February 1966, Andy Sherry and Joseph Chialton became the first students in Great Britain to be graded to 1st Dan by the Japan Karate Association (JKA). The grading took place at the Liverpool Karate Club which was located at 157 Everton Road. The grading was conducted by Keinosuke Enoeda. On 10 February 1999 …
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Oct 10 2021
Akihito Isaka
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October 10, 2021
You must always think about how you build up the level of your kihon and how to achieve a higher level of kihon. Akihito Isaka Like many graduates of the JKA Instructors Course, Akihito Isaka is known for his exceptional technique. He is also known for stressing the importance of slow-motion training as a way …
- Akihito Isaka, Hideo Ochi, Japanese, JKA, JKS, JSKA, keigo abe, KWF, Malcolm Dorfman, Masaaki Ueki, Masahiko Tanaka, Masao Kagawa, Masataka Mori, Masatoshi Nakayama, Matsuno Faction, Mikio Yahara, Motokuni Sugiura, Nakahara Faction, Nobuyuki Nakahara, Tetsuhiko Asai, Toru Yamaguchi, yoshiharu osaka, Yoshimasa Takahashi
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Jul 14 2021
Richard Amos
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July 14, 2021
I feel that competition is very healthy and in line with human nature, and as Karate is for one’s entire life, there is time during that life when you should compete. Richard Amos One of only a few foreigners who have passed the JKA Instructors Course, Richard Amos is also one of the few non-Japanese …
- Akihito Isaka, Alan Parrish, Alex Sternberg, Andy Sherry, Billy Higgins, Bob Poynton, Bruce Lee, charles naylor, David Carradine, dot naylor, Ed van Veen, English, Frank Brennan, Fred Serricchio, Gary Mills, Hideo Tomita, Hiroshi Shirai, IAKF World Championships, JKA, keigo abe, Keinosuke Enoeda, KUGB, Masahiko Tanaka, Masao Kawasoe, Masataka Mori, Masatoshi Nakayama, Matsuno Faction, Mikio Yahara, Minoru Kawawada, Nakahara Faction, Richard Amos, Seizo Izumiya, Taiji Kase, Tatsuya Naka, Terry O'Neill, Tetsuhiko Asai, Tomio Imamura, WTKO, yoshiharu osaka
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Feb 08 2021
This week in history (8 Feb – 14 Feb)
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February 8, 2021
8 February On 8 February 1985, Kyoshi Yamazaki’s daughter, Mina, was born in California. In November 2012, Mina Yamazaki represented the United States at the 21st World Karate Championships, held in Paris, France. She had started learning Karate from her father, at the age of three. 9 February On 9 February 1929 Shotokan master Taiji …
- Andy Sherry, BKF, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Hiroshi Kinjo, Hiroshi Shirai, Howard Collins, Jack Green, Jacques Legree, JKA, Joko Ninomiya, Joseph Chialton, JSKA, Katsuaki Sato, keigo abe, Keinosuke Enoeda, Kiyoshi Yamazaki, Mas Oyama, Matsuno Faction, Mikio Yahara, Mina Yamazaki, Miyuki Mimura, Nakahara Faction, Senshu University, Shigeru Egami, Shigeru Oyama, Stan Schmidt, Taiji Kase, Takashi Azuma, Tetsuhiko Asai, Toshikazu Sato, Willie Williams, Yasutsune Itosu
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Jan 25 2021
This week in history (25 January – 31 January)
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January 25, 2021
25 January On 25 January 2000, Kyokushin Karate legend, Hiroki Kurosawa made his kickboxing debut in the K-1 Kickboxing promotion. K-1 was the brainchild of Kazuyoshi Ishii and was designed to promote the best stand-up martial artists. In his debut, Kurosawa faced American Maecus Ruiz, who he knocked out in just 56 seconds. 26 January …
- Akihito Isaka, BKF, Gichin Funakoshi, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Hiroki Kurosawa, Hironori Ohtsuka, Jim Alcheik, Jim Alchiek, JKA, Jurgen Seydel, Kazuyoshi Ishii, keigo abe, Kenko Nakaima, KUGB, Kuniyoshi Tsutomu, Maecus Ruiz, Masaaki Ueki, Masahiko Tanaka, masatomo takagi, Masatoshi Nakayama, Masayoshi Kagawa, Matsuno Faction, Mikio Yahara, Nakahara Faction, Nobuyuki Nakahara, Raymond Fuller, Shigeru Egami, Tetsuhiko Asai, Tetsuji Murakami, Tomohiro Arashiro, Vernon Bell, Yoseikan, yoshiharu osaka, Yoshizo Machida
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Oct 26 2020
This week in history (26 October – 1 November)
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October 26, 2020
26 October On 26 October 1957, the Federation Internationale De Karate (FIK) was formed at the headquarters of the French Karate Federation, located at 34 rue de la Montagne Sainte Genevieve, Paris. Present at the creation of the FIK was Vladimiro Malatesti (representing Italy), Vernon Bell (representing Great Britain), Jurgen Seydel (representing Germany), Henri Plee …
- AAKF, Gojuro Harada, Henri Plee, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Hiroo Mochizuki, Hiroshi Kamata, Hiroshi Shoji, Howard Collins, IKO-2, JKA, JSKA, keigo abe, Masataka Mori, Masatoshi Nakayama, Matsuno Faction, National Collegiate Championships, Ray Dalke, rika usami, shiro asano, Thomas Morikawa, University of California Riverside, Vernon Bell, Vladimiro Malatesti, WKF, WKO, World Open Tournament, Yasu Uyehara, yoseikan karate
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