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Tetsuhiko Asai assisted by student Andre Bertel

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Uploaded by on Aug 8, 2007

I was kindly given this short clip. Here I am assisting my late Sensei, Asai Tetsuhiko, at a seminar back in Aotearoa. Also a photo-shoot for the Christchurch Press Newspaper. This was on the third a final day on the open seminars, and I think it really demonstrates Asai Sensei's awesome physical stamina, and use of 'muchiken power', as opposed to muscular strength. I was completely worn out from the seminars, and in particular the vigorous morning trainings, I had to do with Sensei. But because of Sensei's use of natural energy, he was still 'ready to have a go'. If you are interested in Shotokan, and in particular, Asai style karate, please check out my blog: http://andrebertel.blogspot.com Best wishes and happy training to everyone! Please enjoy! OSU, Andre.

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  • you can tell there is a bond between you,when he patted you twice on the shoulder after demo,enoeda done that with me its something we shared and i will take the experiences and pass them on to my best ability,osu,bow

  • Just ask Mrs Asai...

    I really miss Sensei so much! My hope is that people sponsor more seminars from Keiko Asai to better understand Sensei's karate.

  • Why Thunderwunder? No offence but I don't understand your comments... You clearly never experienced training with Asai Sensei or the other great JKA instructors. There are many instructors who are not Japanese who are also fantastic such as Richard Amos Sensei (WTKO), and Bruno Koller Sensei (IJKA). Karate is karate - fighting, it is not ballet. If you think the footage in this clip was 'too much' you shouldn't do karate.

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  • saludos desde lima - peru

  • SALUDOS DESDE

    LIMA - PERU

    LIMA - PERU

  • amazing

  • an inspiration to all people serious about the study of karate regardless of style.

  • you should see that hapkido video and you'll see what means bullying.....

  • he was slapped

  • Asai sensei a bully? No sir, but hard on his demo assistants for sure.

    To me he was the most innovative Shotokan master ever.

    Miss him.

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