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Karate Classic | ASAI TETSUHIKO Shihan in Shanghai (China) 2004

Karate Classic | ASAI TETSUHIKO Shihan in Shanghai (China) 2004 — Seminar footage featuring Tetsuhiko Asai, founder of Asai-Ryu karate. Preserved as part of the Asai karate video collection. #karate #asairyu #shotokan #seminar This seminar recording from Shanghai captures Asai teaching in front of a large group, and it is best watched as a lesson rather than a performance. Notice how he moves between explanation and demonstration: a principle is stated, then shown at full speed, then broken down again slowly. Pay attention to his footwork between techniques — the steps are short, grounded, and always leave him balanced and ready to move again. Watch also how he uses the whole floor, changing direction without losing rhythm, and how his breathing stays even while the tempo rises. For students, the value of this footage is in the transitions: the moments between techniques show how Asai connected basics, form, and free application into one continuous way of moving.
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Sensei Tetsuhiko Asai , Ippon Kumite

Sensei Tetsuhiko Asai , Ippon Kumite — Seminar footage featuring Tetsuhiko Asai, founder of Asai-Ryu karate. Preserved as part of the Asai karate video collection.

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Tetsuhiko Asai was born on June 7, 1935, in Ehime Prefecture (on the island of Shikoku), Japan.  When he was 12 years old, he entered a local karate dojo, and started his career as a karate practitioner. He joined the judo club at high school, and reached the second dan rank, showing a remarkable talent for martial arts from boyhood. He began to lay the foundations of his higher karate techniques through training in judo and karate at this time.   Tetsuhiko Asai then came to Tokyo, attended Takushoku University, and became a central member of the karate club. His lithe and agile physique allowed him to create many inimitable techniques, such as the "submarine", in which he passed under an opponent's kick and rapidly made his winning attack. Therefore, he gained much attention in the karate world. Kumite demonstration 1987
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