Tetsuhiko Asai: Legendary Karate Master

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Master Tetsuhiko Asai (6/8/35 - 8/15/06) was a legendary Karate Master who was an example of the real thing in Japanese Martial arts. Not only was he a Shotokan Karate Master, but also an expert in Judo, Aikido, Kendo, Kyudo, Kobudo, Chinese Kempo, and Tai-chi, amongst other Martial Arts. he certainly had a most unique style amongst all Shotokan Karate-ka, incorporating a lot of what he learned in other arts after mastering Shotokan Karate.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpX05max8Wg&feature=related



Here is a wonderful tribute to this great man, which was shown at his Memorial Service. I think this tribute was put together by his daughter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eKqto-MoRs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdT8Cl_QuYw&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGHr3hQI4eE&feature=related


Rest in peace Sensei!


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