Fumio Demura - Karate Master

A profile of Shihan Fumio Demura, President of Shito-Ryu Genbukai. Produced by Eric Spoeth.

[@kamsss5941]

He was my sensei for about 2 years from 4th-5th grade, had a great sense of humor

[@scottbrowning4553]

Master (Teacher-Sensei) Fumio Demura passed away on the morning of Monday, April 24th, 2023. This marks the end of an era for Japan Karate Federation, and the beginning of a new one. Sensei Demura, thank you for everything you taught about the martial arts, rest in peace, and I hope to see you again in the afterlife.

[@solmann8441]

So sad he has passed away. Those who trained under this great man of martial arts were very fortunate indeed. RIP Master Demura 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️🌹🥲

[@KrisVComm]

Both he and Dan Ivan were my senseis for much of my youth. He was like a father to many of us

[@ColonelMarcellus]

I met Demura-sensei in about 1984 or 1985. I had one of the books he'd written and he autographed it for me.

[@3Zeppoli]

Very cool! I met him at a Goju Ryu Gashuku in 1990. I got a photo with him.

[@monicaroman1122]

He is my sons sensei

[@MrMonkey9911]

Fumio Demura taught karate at University High School in Irvine 1977. I was there . Stoned.

[@nikalangner]

Thank You for the Great Material about Shihan Demura !!!! He is very great Person! I learn from HIM since November 2019

[@howardjeddore1139]

Rest in Peace Sensei Demura

[@RecoveringGenius]

Great video! Fumio is a wrecking machine.

[@ElMakz]

he was only a demonstrator, he never had real fights.

[@xxxorg]

I STUDIED WITH HIM IN SANTA ANA! AS A SENSEI HE'S TOUGH BUT GREAT, i LEARNED SO MUCH! I'VE HAD SO MANY "BRUTAL" WORKOUTS DOING Shitō-ryū (糸東流) IT'S SO COOL..., AND..., FIERCE! YOU CAN DO SO MUCH WITH IT, REMINDS ME OF Jeet Kune Do ! LEARN IT WELL, PRACTICE LIKE HELL, THEN START TO EXPAND IT USING VARIOUS OTHER PARTS OF DIFFERENT STYLES! YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE SOME OF THE STORIES OF SOME OF MY WORKOUTS! INTENSE WOULD BE SUCH AN UNDERSTATEMENT!! A FRIEND AND I USED TO ROCK CLIMB AND WORKOUT TOGETHER! WE WOULD ROLL INTO ANY CITY USA AND PICK BUILDINGS TO CLIMB FOR PRACTICE! A MIX BETWEEN SPIDERMAN, A NINJA AND ETHAN HUNT!! THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND! RIP BRUCE LEE "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." "Showing off is the fool's idea of glory."

[@garyeames1080]

Taught Self Control. Better to Walk away after Defending Self With Dignity

[@PIANOBYMAURICE]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@likemyfuckingcomment6701]

I get to see fumio every year for a seminar

[@roberthall9298]

A great man😢

[@jasonsterlingentertainment478]

His level of control is insane

[@BlsPlayer]

Agreed... Sensei Demura was my first Martial Arts instructor when I was 12 yrs old... When I practiced under him starting in '68-'69, we were taught to stop our punches and kicks about a half inch or less from impacting our partner... Accidents did happen on occasion though... We were also taught that our true striking point was the opposite side of the body from that which we could see... A lifetime of practicing Martial Arts... And Demura Sensei stands alone as my most Honored and Respected instructor... Wade

[@genionerve5137]

The real Miyagi

[@jeffreyfranco6411]

I remember seeing a picture of Fumio Demura on the cover of Black Belt Magazine in the early 1960's. He was holding two sais. I still have thzt magazine.

[@dennisbridges5944]

Sensei Demura taught a very small class at the Berkeley Ca. YWCA. It was the late 60's to early 70's. I was taught shotokan Katas Heain 1-5 and Tekki 1. I would really like him to know what he has done for me. My dog; a little Rocky's name is Tekki B

[@ropongi1008]

RIP GM Demura AKA The real Mr Miagi

[@TeamMemberNumberEight]

2:50 You know that guy was chosen because of his afro.

[@borgullet3376]

and his balls.

[@treatb09]

he may be a round one, but he can still kick quite flexibly, and maintain height after throw. which itself is an amazing feat.

[@cavaleirosolitario5061]

Eu não conhecia esse incrível mestre de karate-Do, o verdadeiro mestre Myagi, até o Bruce Lee treinou com ele. Tem até um documentario sobre a história dele no Netflix

[@reapermanslayer]

My MASTER

[@mikefuchs-sb8pv]

condolences

[@banzai8789]

Very good mix, maybe too many movie scenes

[@draltar]

great video... strange music.. is it from a computer game or something?

[@manueldelmoralortega5520]

Fumio

[@manueldelmoralortega5520]

❤️

[@MrRobjs83]

9:02 , 9:52 😂😂😂😂😂LMAO

[@roberthall9298]

Is fumio demure still alive

[@messey12]

No. He passed in April this year.

[@daveshen0880]

I wonder at Fumio Demura was attacked in the street?

[@honigdachs.]

I wonder what would happen if daveshen0880 was attacked in the street? Why? I don't know, apparently it's somehow en vogue to ask stupid random questions.

[@daveshen0880]

Yes. I've been attacked by two teenagers, they were rude to me, I punched them in they faces and they fled.

[@c602]

MJ nice of you to take someone else’s work and present it as your own.

[@KaptainCanuck]

Too bad whoever made the video had to be rude and put the hourific/title "shihan" before Demura Shihan's name. :-(

[@KaptainCanuck]

The narrate cannot pronounce noonchook properly, either (the final letter is silent)

[@KaptainCanuck]

Yes, I would. I also agree the content is important but combined with proper respect for the culture, as well.

[@VeryJill]

+Kyosa Canuck In the Netflix documentary "The Real Miyagi," hear Fumio Demura himself pronounce "nunchaku" around the 36 minute mark.

[@msnewcomb1]

It hurts the ears! As does hearing "Sensei" + First name or last name. It is not about pronunciation, but about simply knowing proper etiquette concerning the subject you are exposing.

[@jakesizer6483]

Kyosa Canuck it is pronounced nunchucku nothing is silent...

[@daveshen0880]

The music doesnt fit to the video.

[@joseedvaldo8487]

S

[@idrnoel]

The music is very distracting.