William Oliver - Seido Karate

Shihan William Oliver performing a kata. Taped in the late 1980's

His career in the martial arts was legendary.

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[sudsamatic]

I also studied with (then) Sensei Oliver at 23rd St. in the early 80's. One thing to keep in mind while watching this flawless kata is that this is how he did it EVERY TIME. Didn't matter if the cameras were rolling or if he was practicing by himself in an empty dojo.

[MartialArchiveTv]

There were several occasions where we were able to watch him perform the same kata off camera and he was as close to exactly the same as you see here as one can get.

[Lennox35T1]

I had the honor to train with Shihan back in the 80's. He was a person with the utmost integrity. His technique was flawless. I remember the times we would go to the Jamaican Bar on the second floor after training and then you would hear the great karate stories from him, Mike Husband and Sensei Paul. I miss those days and I really miss him. The world has lost a true treasure. God Bless Shihan and his family. Osu! David Demurjian

[Kap199]

Osu. The kata is "Kanku".

[TheSubwaysurfer]

Back in the day even people who didn't study the art knew who Oliver was. The guy was like a superhero.  That was the most real rendition of that kata I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot of em. Guys in Olivers era did ALL their karate like THAT.kata was just as hard as kumite,

[Kinghercules]

@ooogooman

Yup!

It aint all perfect but its tight. People dont understand that you suppose to practice your katas as if you're in a fight.

[franklin3321]

Honored n Revered Master

Kata in a manner that demonstrate that there is Kumite in Kata

Great loss of a great gentle n giving human being n outstanding Martial Artist

OSSU OSSU

[wsdm43]

I studied under Shuseki-Shihan Oliver in the early 90's in NYC. He was a TRUE Warrior in everything he did in life. He inspired me with his words and actions and I am honored to have known him. The world lost a great man when he passed. I will never forget the days in Bahama Mama's with him and his students. OSU! Susan Mensel

[ooogooman]

Oh. That's what a fighter's kata looks like. I've wondered for years, practically given up on the notion.

[FreekyDeeky21]

More people need to see this instead of thinking the art of Karate is bullshit. I would have been an honor to train under him.

[senseiruss]

Shuseki-Shihan Oliver was a truly unique, gifted and generous martial artist. And one of the nicest people you could ever meet. He helped to found our present style of karate, Kenshikai Karatedo. I was taking Saturday afternoon class when we got a phone call with the terrible news of his passing. We still miss him; in every class we take. Osu, Shuseki. — Sensei Russell

[Omiade28]

If I may ask how did he pass? I saw him in Black Belts Kings. He had good technique and damn near perfect form.

[Kickbox72]

OMG this guy got the same flippin name as me!!but not the Shihan part just William Oliver