Terry Wilson interviews Gichin Funakoshi student and shotokan master Osamu Ozawa … at a Pizza Hut, of all places! An amazing story of a life lived through war, hard times, TV — and pachinko!
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Posted in Japanese Martial Arts History.
Five more of the most important events in the life of East Coast karateka/tournament promoter Aaron Banks (1928-2013) are detailed in this story. Learn how one man’s determination changed the martial arts in America and around the world.
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Posted in Western Martial Arts History.
When you live next door to the founder of a martial arts style, what do you do? Train with him, of course! Read and watch a brief account of the long and storied life of Chojun Miyagi and Eiichi Miyazato disciple Teruo Chinen.
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Posted in Japanese Martial Arts History.
