GrandMaster John Dinkins: World Champion! (Soundtrack: CamdenMusique)

While working on an upcoming project, I ran across the footage from my initial interview with GM Dinkins. I realized, as I rewatched, that, at the time, I was so focused on the martial aspects of the various Grandmasters' lives, I clearly overlooked some of the personal pronouncements that they chose to share.
In the case of Grandmaster Dinkins, of Brooklyn New York, his love and dedication to the martial arts was so well known that many would ask, after I'd mentioned my project THE GRANDMASTERS OF NEW YORK, "Well, have you spoken to Master Dinkins?" (they would also ask the same of Master Sabu). I was asked this by so many that it became clear that as far as Brooklyn was concerned THE GRANDMASTERS OF NEW YORK without Master Dinkins would be seriously suspect.
Fortunately, we were able to meet at his dojo, which is the oldest dojo in Brooklyn (as far as I know) and record this interview. It was conducted as one of his long time students and senior instructors (Master Jackson, whose voice and instruction can be heard in the background) continued the tradition of teaching martial arts to the children of Crown Heights.
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[@KimDinkins]

What a great tribute to my dad, Grandmaster Dinkins.

[@thinmannventures]

Thank you; it is easy to pay tribute to those that have earned -and deserve- it!!!!

[@dlowone]

your dad was a true master of his art, you should be very proud

[@kingmastersupreme4854]

This Brother's words TOUCHED MY SOUL!!!....❤‍🔥May He Rest In Peace!!

[@user-og2si4my5s]

Thank you for the special way you recognize my husband, the late Granndmaster John Dinkins. I truly touched. God bless you❤

[@thinmannventures]

Yes Ma'am, and I thank you for taking the time to say that. My goal, when someone is gracious enough to sit with me and share their story, is that they -above anyone else- will be pleased with what I've been able to do with their words. You may recall that I was able to share my thoughts on Grandmaster Dinkins (your husband) during his funeral service (and I was honored to be given the opportunity to do that). Thank you again for your feedback.

[@thomaschandler4769]

​@@thinmannventuresBEAUTIFUL, MOVING, TOUCHINGLY POWERFULL. I STUDIED WITH ALAN COAGE (RIP)IN JAPANESE JIUJITSU AND JUDO FOR MANY MANY MOONS. LEARNED ALOT, ROSE UP THE RANKS. BUT I KNEW ABOUT THIS MAN AND WOULDVE LOVED TO LEARN FROM HIM. BTW ALAN COAGE WAS A.A.U. JUDO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP MANY TIMES(GOLD M.) AND MANY TIMES PAN-AM GAMES HEAVYWEIGHT JUDO CHAMP (GOLD M.) AND WAS A OLYMPIC JUDO CHAMP. LATER WENT ON TO PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING AS "BAD NEWS BROWN". PIECE+BLESSINGS

[@TerrelBarry]

Sad to hear this, but he was a man of honor and gold. RIP to my Grandmaster. You led me down the right path.

[@pausetapest.v8302]

R.I.P Grandmaster Dinkins much love Sir!

[@lorenzorichardson2999]

One the greatest channels dedicated to our people. Thank you for this channel brotha’👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@thinmannventures]

Thank You Brother! I’m gonna save your comment (for motivation!).

[@KingSimonPresents]

The late great Grandmaster Dinkins born October 16th...He was a good brother

[@byronwhite9631]

Bows and Respects. Rest in Peace and Power Grandmaster Dinkins. Oss🙏

[@jeffking9202]

We take the memories of those we lose, those who loved us, those who understood us, those who stood with us, forward into our lives. But memory is never really enough; it's not the living, breathing, vibrant person. Unfortunately, I understand what this man is saying very well. Personally, I wouldn't say "Rest in Peace" to a man like John Dinkins; I would say he should go out, the way he came in; he should go out the way he lived. Rest in Power, John Dinkins. Thank you for this.

[@thinmannventures]

Peace and Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@RemoteAdminJayJay2]

Funny how people claim Ninjutsu isn't credible yet O'Sensei Ron Duncan is very highly respected among those who know. The true father of the American Ninjas. Old time masters like Dinkins and Professor Powel have always held Ron Duncan in great esteem. Did you know the Japanese government recognized Duncan as the ambassador of Ninpo (Ninjutsu)?

[@thinmannventures]

No. I did not know about the Japanese government. People discount ninjitsu because most are only going off of what they’ve seen in ninja movies. Being a ninja is similar to being a navy seal; you don’t walk into a school and say “I want to learn Navy Seal”; it’s something you become, or become a part of, and fighting is only a part of it. In fact, there were some ninjas that didn’t fight at all.

[@RemoteAdminJayJay2]

@@thinmannventures well put

[@nubian47]

Rest in heavenly peace Grand Master. Humble bow.

[@ronniemarks5161]

HEAVENLY. REST. HEAVENLY. PEACE

[@righteousshadowsdojopt.3979]

Brooklyn God.

[@nubian47]

I keft Henry Cho's around 1979 to train with Grandmaster Dinkins and will always remember him. He flunked me for purple belt but i knew he was right lol. Amazing skills and students. I didn't see any familiar faces at the service except his wife and daughters who didnt remember me it was a great service.

[@thinmannventures]

I was there (at the service) as well. In fact I spoke that day.

[@nubian47]

​@@thinmannventuresI only trained at the Maple Street school. I prolly didn't recognize you. The only people I still recognize are Mr. Martin(EJ) and his student Otis.

[@thinmannventures]

@@nubian47 Nah Brother; I never trained under GM Dinkins. When they opened up for remarks I spoke about my impressions of him while meeting and doing the interview with him.

[@thinmannventures]

Yes, I too was surprised about the amount of people that came out for the service.

[@dlvize]

Rip sir.

[@righteousshadowsdojopt.3979]

Like Tariq Nasheed says "foundational black American" . Thanks for the food 7. Peace