Master Tetsuhiko "The Thunder Storm" Asai (10th Dan)

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Tetsuhiko Asai

Of all the JKA Instructors, there are few like Tetsuhiko Asai. When you watch him fight, theres something quite mesmerising. He is incredibly nimble on his feet, and employs fantastic abilities to evade via ducking, jumping and spinning. Those who have trained with him comment on his deep, but very thoughtful personality and witness a mountain of knowledge behind his eyes.

Born in 1935 in Ehime, Shikoku prefecture, Japan, Asai Sensei, the son of a policeman was always very interested in the Martial Arts, practicing sumo, but also becoming quite adept in kendo and judo.

Despite beginning and training in karate, he once saw a man in a dogi and being very impressed by this mans strength decided to also try to join the infamous Takushoku University, and although hating revision, Asai Sensei worked hard to pass the entrance exam so he could enter the University.

In 1958, Asai Sensei graduated from the University, and upon the suggestion of M. Nakayama, former Chief Instructor of the JKA, he decided to enrol in the Instructors Programme and three years later he graduated.

Asai Sensei also employed his impressive fighting skills in competition, holding several impressive titles to his name. He even became Grand Champion at the All Japan Championships in kata and kumite, impressively beating the likes of Shirai Sensei and Mikami Sensei.

Asai Sensei has taught throughout the world, but he did spend a considerable amount of time teaching in Hawaii, and was made technical director of the JKA, and eventually being made Chief Instructor of the JKA.

In 2000 however, Asai Sensei, followed his own path, creating the non-profit Japan Karate Shotokai, which has impressively spread throughout the world.

All who train with Asai Sensei are mesmerised. He is one of the most dynamic fighters to have existed, and his movements are beautiful and full of energy.

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[asd748wsx]

Oss! If I'm not mistaken, the name of master Asai's organization is Japan Karate Shotorenmei, not Shotokai.. Shotokai (no JK) is the name of Mitsusuke Harada's group, to which Shigeru Egami also belonged.

[Sundome1]

Maybe a member of the JKS could answer as to why the name changed from Shotokai to Shotorenmei - if my japanese is correct "kai" means way and "renmei" means organisation/association - Oss

[andrebertel]

Great dedication to Sensei! Thanks for email about the footage. Well done! Osu!

[Sundome1]

@andrebertel Thanks Andre! Osu

[PanicusVulgaris]

Excelent video, Sundome1. Thank you!

[JeanSolanas]

Exélente!!

[sins5643]

thanks Ander for the video, Oss Béatrice from switzerland

[TheKaratekagk]

Sudome1 san,arigato! oss

[loganbs]

aiaia, quanta encenação!

[bentamba]

It makes me wonder and sad why the majority of the karate masters did not live very long. Did the karate training wore them out quicker, or did they not just follow the healthy life principles?

[MegaBmwM3gtr]

i believe he also invented the hadouken :)

[jcmunizmuniz]

@andrebertel o verdadeiro karate-do não tem nome ,não é limitado , ela é evolutiva, sensei Asai fez do seu corpo uma fortaleza ...o karate-asai para mim é o melhor do mundo...

[jcmunizmuniz]

@andrebertel o verdadeiro karate-do não tem nome ,não é limitado , ela é evolutiva, sensei Asai fez do seu corpo uma fortaleza ...o karate-asai

[jcmunizmuniz]

para aqueles que não gostou não sabe nada de karate-do ou arte marcial, vai fazer ballet...

[njtr]

@cumanagoto I never lived in Japan, but I agree. This is semantics. This guy shouldn't worry about semantics, and what "dan' means. I bet he's a "master". LMFAO. Just train. Semantics can't stop a punch or a kick, and can't be used as a shield to hide behind. I don't discount non-violence, and character training, but who cares about semantics?  Its ridiculous. Nice comment. Osu.