Taika Seiyu Oyata - Master of Okinawan Te - 1995

[MrYaoiMonster]

I was not born early enough :(

[slickwick45]

I have not had the priveledge to train under this man. But I am studying under one of his students Sensei Muncy

[ognimoddd]

@slickwick45 That's cool so am i =). his name is Dennis Melone, he also trained under Master Oyata

[slickwick45]

I have not had the privelege to train under this man. But I am studying under one of his students Sensei Muncy

[Sabre809]

My Sensei was trained by this man, its really great to be learning Ryu-Te, its a very excellent martial arts in my opinion, and by far the best i've ever seen. ^^

[warfus1]

I remember Teacher when he was a very young man and i was just a little kid...

[rokatpro]

I tested for my Shodan Black in front of him. I passed! He was way cool!

[redstartn]

@rokatpro

Congratulations. Must have felt good.

[shadtek]

I was wondering why he had a translator. Yes I too studied under him for several years. He is a great man. I thought he spoke English well enough.

[TheRealDavidh123456]

its my grand master :O!!~!

[xxsomeperson88xx]

@TheRealDavidh123456 Same here :O!!~!

[nturkal]

my current trainer for mma and kempo trained under him for many years.

[donteffwitme]

Why does he have someone talk for him?

[MartialArchiveTv]

He felt that his accent was too heavy to be understood on television. A very humble man.

[tempe82]

very wise man, i was taught by the guy in 2:20, and saw a seminar with Oyata, best style to defend urself, if u are taught well it becomes second nature

[oldbloodgenral]

sweet! from 4:40 to the end u can c the sensei of my dojo on the right(he looks at the camera)

[toshiryu]

Is That Gerard Senese Sensei?

[toshiryu]

Is that Gerard Senese Kyoshi?

[ThePsychoguy]

I'm a shito ryu guy, but I love this guy. A shining example of true old-school karate in the modern age.

[gman114]

Very amazing to find this video from 1995!

In the early 1980's I took lessons from master oyata. I always thought he was one of the best martial artists in the world. Back when I was training there John Newton was instructing and there was a very promising fighter named "the animal".  This was in independence Mo a very very long time ago. I hope the master is doing good and I miss those good old days I really do!

[dveednatan]

@gman114 "the animal" is Billy Wilcox. John Newton is in Jerusalem, Israel going by his Hebrew name: D'veed Natan. Google this name.

[bjc2c]

For anyone who wants to study with one of Oyata's long-term students, you can check out Koubushi Gossett's dojo in Liberty, MO (suburb of Kansas City). He's one of Master Oyata's highest degree black belts, and has studied under him for years.

Check out his website, where you can find demos and contact information. Just Google "ryukyu east asian martial arts" and you'll find it.

[aricandisgood]

Yes he is very good. I trained with him for a while.

[jmikejapan]

I love to practice Ryu Te! I'm in Kansas City,but had to leave for a few months to take care of some family problems. I'm going back soon and can't wait! I've only met Taika 3 times, but you learn alot in 1 class but you really must pay attention and study very diligently (spell?). I train with Kyoshi Lindquist and I'm missing it very much,I'm trying to get back at the end of this month. Wish me luck! Please!

[Rangermed]

I would LOVE to see more Ryu Te and Taika videos

[FireLt421]

Better yet, find the nearest dojo that teaches RyuTe & then attend a Taika Oyata seminar. If you are the same "Rangermed" that I know, you have already done that. Keep Training! See you in class.