Interview with a karate legend. H. Kanazawa, 10th Dan.

[@princess1972sav]

My mum and dad were 2 of the 3 original students to be taught by this incredible man along with Shiro Assano upon their arrival in England in the 1960s

[@sanval1a]

Whatever you say is "ok" by me Sensei - you are the embodiment of Karate-do. I first met Mr. Kanazawa a few times in the '60's when we were both young and he was visiting Mr. Nishiyama's dojo in LA where I trained. My fellow teammates and I held him in awe because of his skills and had a nickname for him - the only name we could think of that applied: "Superman".

[@AmericanMuslim01]

Awesome,..I'm not a Shotokan guy,..but as a martial artist, this gentleman is a "Master".....

[@Nebilkarate]

My master his student... Great master Kanazawa 😍 Rest in Peace Master

[@sfkcbf]

I trained with Master Kanazawa and, during one summer, lived with him. Of all his many qualities which I respected, it was his character which I most admired. For that reason, I have kept his portrait on my office wall ever since.

[@YouCallThataKnife253]

did you see his speed and power? the definition of a legend, and a true karateka. may you live another 80 years, sensei. Osu..

[@catchaflame]

ive trained with Kanazawa 20 years ago - truly inspiring leader

[@mikeh2613]

Mr. Kanazawa was my sensei back in the 60s. He was truly inspirational and a veritable gentleman. I feel honoured to have known him. RIP sensei, always in my heart.

[@dipchips]

H.Kanazawa Sensei's words are very true ! Only great sacrifice and willpower can bring you this far & only with a pure heart without any desires & hope. a famous saying within Zen also...

[@seether66]

I was lucky enough to attend a Shotokan class in California led by Kanazawa-sensei. I was an 8 year old blue belt at the time and I had no idea what kind of man he truly was. It's cool to see that he stands as an inspiration to people even today.

[@traverngray9314]

When i was 11 years old, After a seminar in Melbourne I think it was 5 others and myself were chosen to go to lunch with kanazawa. He has a lot of truth behind everything he says, even when he jokes.

[@watts18269]

I would absolutely love to meet Kanazawa Sensei, he seems like one of the most humble and approachable Karate masters. Hopefully one day..

[@emptymindfilms]

Sure. He was a very kind person, a lot of knowledge and passion for karate and he liked to teach that.

[@ananku1057]

@@emptymindfilms is the best kase.o Kanazawa ???

[@theodore.katsuaki]

Rest in peace master Kanazawa

[@djangelopepe]

Kancho is a living legend. Just attended a seminar in New Hampshire and he, as well as his son, Nobuaki Sensei (5th dan) are such an inspiration.

[@johnbsan]

I beg to differ. Having met the man, trained with him, broken bread with him and talked extensively with him it is certainly not only about money. The man is truely humble. He gives very freely of his most precious comodity and always had - his time. He takes the time to explain a technique and has immense patience with all of his students. He takes sometimes more than an hour at a seminar or competition to sit and sign suits and to talk to students. A true embodiment of true budo.

[@fredatlas4396]

Kanazawa Sensei was an amazing human being, as well as his mastery of Karate he was kind and treated everyone with respect

[@watts18269]

I've never met him but he seems like a very genuine sensei with a truly loving nature.

[@sixyears]

This man is one of my heroes. I wish i could meet him one day. If i had the money I would train every day just like him cause I wish to reach his level of understanding of karate.

[@antoniospanayiotou8619]

My first teacher and mentor was Sensei Kanazawa, thank you sir and RIP!

[@rja777]

The quality of the video is superb and should be on public television. What a great way to capture the subject for that don,t know. Thank you

[@Peekingduck]

Living legend! Looking a bit older but still looking awsome. Thanks !

[@tkd4life]

I don't know much about shotokan as I practice Korean style. Is shotokan similar to Kyokushin? This gentlemen has the quintessence of a master, humble, patient, good technique, right mind :) Seems he has made the world a better place; as masters should

[@alby13]

Thank you.

[@vincentskinner3250]

Absolute gentleman I’m so lucky for to have graded me His still here

[@stealthoreo]

Yea I do the same kind he does. I can't believe he is still doing the thing that he loves most at this age.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

He is a testament to taking care of your body over the years. Oss!

[@ironfisteagleclaw]

Thank you very much for posting this. Peace, Robert Lara Sensei

[@00boxer00]

If I am like this man when I am 50 I will be very happy!! A true example of dedication to Karate-do. Amazing!!!!

[@brymacbluesband]

Mmm this wad nice..have had the pleasure of being graded by the great man..memories...and what a grand man he is

[@shendoboy]

drmark10 thank you for agreeing with me. this world needs more martial artistts like you. i have been studying goju-ryu for 5 years now and never once have i had to use it for self defense and never once have i hurt someone with it and for that i am grateful

[@PatrickCawley]

Wonderful interview. Karate is not a sport but a way of life.

[@rezindogg]

ive trained with him evrytime he steps into australia, ive takena 5 year break after starting sinc ei was 5, im now 20... he remembers my family and i always and its always to train under him or his son (whos a freak!!!!) looking forward to seeing him in 2012!

[@brucefetter]

yes, totally agree. I have practiced 20 years in shorin ryu under an okinawan who has done it about 60 years, and this is always the way we train. Of course everyone has to test it when they are young, but if wisdom prevails, we can learn from our older sensei. gambatte!

[@gemeauxcheval]

KANAZAWA une merveille cet homme. Même si l'on ne connaît pas l'anglais on comprend ses explications. J'ai fait plusieurs stages avec lui un rêve Maintenat j'ai arrêté l'enseignement. J'ai commencé le karaté à 40 ans passé mon 3ième dan à 54.Causes douleurs mais ça me manque DUR DUR de vieillir

[@wallyabb]

The man is a living treasure. Respect. Im a novice karate practitioner of the ITKF. Osu!

[@Patcherson]

i was once taught by him i learned more from him in an hour then in 5 months of karate training its a shame he's not coming back to ireland because of his hip injury =/

[@countrysamurai]

@fanofkimboslice well put... A short video can't really show how much of a Master he is. To call him amazing is a huge understatement. I know...I have trained with him several times in my Martial career. Awesome is a good word to describe him.

[@andreasminos3255]

This means you have realized deeper values.Good for you.

[@njtr]

Nice comment. I agree. Its aggravating when people suggest that a man like Kanazawa is only after money. Its not about the money, its about his love of karate. Now... with that being said. The man is certainly entitled to make a living, just like anybody else. He's got to eat too. It just so happens that he makes his living off of karate. What's wrong with that? Without people like him, none of us would know anything about karate. We should be thankful. The haters are jealous. Osu.

[@TroyNaumu808]

Shihan Kanazawa is indeed a living treasure. One of the greatest living Masters of the Martial Way.

[@leahv358]

wow. he's awesome. i met him and he's a really nice guy.

[@njtr]

He's just saying to have confidence in yourself, and to keep trying to be the best you can be. There's nothing mystical about it.

[@souzakhan2163]

He is the greatest master of Karate. He is really increidible. Ossu!!

[@ThePingofDeath]

ever heard of Morio Higaonna ?

[@Macedon51]

Respect for the grand master!

[@rossmacd93]

trained with Kanazawa three times very fortunate

[@livethelifeyoulike]

He gives trainings around Europe I've had a training whit him yesterday in Brussels

[@marcospv10]

Parabéns, muito interessante e gostoso de ser visto. Um abraço.

[@emptymindfilms]

Obrigado!

[@mickypeck123]

so awsome

[@DragonsRageAlexx]

what ever you say abou this sensei can be your own opinion but sensei kanazawa is amazng :) aged 80, 10th dan hes doing great for his age and is amazing at his karate i hope that when i get into the dans that i am able to be good like him and follow in his footsteps :))

[@Sahilvstheworld]

wow, this man is great!!!!

[@BeAGoD2009]

ty for this Video

[@theohiograssmen]

lol. i live in ohio, was raised in a small farm town. and i can tell you that even in that environment, the americans were wealthy. even the farmers in our counntries make good money. go to the middle east or asia and see how much profit a farmer makes, go to south america and see what the average family lives off of. it would make ur head spin. btw, thanks to the uploader for sharing this karate with us=)

[@bentonio84]

I hope, I will be as fit as him, when Im 72! amazing, he looks like 45-50!

[@listeningriffin]

very nice stuff, keep it coming!

[@SirShurikenFlinger]

My sensei's sensei was a student of kanazawa

[@njtr]

Yes, I agree. It is a very good kumite drill that has its purposes. Thanks for the response. Oss.

[@Shoen]

Martial arts It's like climbing a mountain you can do it from different paths but you will arrive at the same top. They can be different in tecniques but they have the same idea inside them...kung fu, karate, judo and other are similar to the one who really know them.

[@metalkarateka]

he is ama zing period

[@fernandobodi]

Shihan is the certificate that allows a black belt karate practicioner (no matter which dan is) to become an instructor and therefore to open a Dojo and teach Karate

[@TroyNaumu808]

Kanazawa Sensei is a Grand Master all the way, he is the real deal.

[@rockabillysilly]

I think the art of teaching in martial arts is fading away. When I was still in Tae Kwon Do as a kid I wanted to go to karate because my friends started going. My one friend had a Polish sensei that never got angry or lost his cool. It was a weird vibe in that dojo it was peaceful and everyone regardless of rank was in unison. Looking back that place had a steady flow to it but I never trained there because we moved out of Chicago a month later. I never saw another sensei like him.

[@KarateKiller786]

its a shame that he is dead now sensei kawasoe was deeply saddened

[@jannafilla7400]

Thank you, Souke Kanazawa おっす.

[@brucefetter]

if you train right, your joints get stronger, tendons stronger, core stronger. but most people only hurt themselves.

[@isaiahtrouwloon]

Man I'm a brown belt myself and I'm 16 years old an probably faster than Kanazawa but I admit, I couldn't beat him. There is a reason why he hold the 10th dan!

[@njtr]

Well... I've only seen the sport side of BJJ, but I admit that I don't know much about it, because my experience with BJJ was so short lived. I don't think, I'll ever make it to the Gracie academy, because I'm busy with karate, but I definitely will look into the different side of BJJ that you speak of (very interesting). I agree that so many styles are bastardized, mostly for money or entertainment. Thanks for the info, and thanks for the nice discussion. I'm not used to that on here. Oss.

[@DarkestDragonNL]

@AndyRaslan Empty Mind, means letting go of the effort, the learned way.... so that you can act spontaneous and natural in the moment. So i would say yes... it all points to the same mindstate, the same level of attainment in Martial arts.

[@abulero]

There are so many people commenting that karate is boring because it's slow. It's slow in this video because Kanazawa is 73 years old and he's TEACHING. No need to do it fast and strong. Watch a karate lesson, DAMN it's fast and strong.

[@rana_a]

i looooooooooove him :D

[@Yamtendo]

@ImIwilliamImI I think the "American Dream" gives people the choice to do whatever they want, and so most people obviously pick the easy path, which is what I think Master Kanazawa is referring to.

[@100bajskorvar]

@renshiboom kancho obviously has different meanings, it also means the chief instructor of skif - japan, therefore the chief instructor of the world (kancho) which is the highest position you can have in the shotkan karate international federation

[@djdunay]

Sensei Kanazawa?oh yes.he the largest one.all of my respect his!

[@kolpas1999]

wow

[@njtr]

I think its just a matter of being smart. Build slowly, and know your limitations. If you get hurt, take it easy on the injury until it heals etc. Based on your comment, I think you probably agree with this. Rome wasn't built in a day.

[@DannyRockGod]

i think i saw you say the same thing on a zen buddhism video with Gudo Nishijima haha.

[@njtr]

Very interesting. I've also come to that conclusion. Trying to always be Mr. Tough Guy is a very stressful way to live. I honestly think that it can give a person a heart attack. Just keep it in reserve for when needed, than flick the switch. (hard and soft, fast and slow, yin and yang etc.) Be humble and catch them by surprise with an unbelievable show of force, when they least expect it. Bait them in. Oss

[@AndyRaslan]

Is this "Mushin" concept in any way similar to the "WuJi" Shifu is trying to teach us in Taoist Wushu? I know "Mushin" means "Empty Mind", while the concept I'm trying to grasp is stillness of mind and removal of any additional or useless things in the mind.

[@pauobiol]

oss!

[@fraugheny]

He 78 now:P I've trained with him about 6 or 7 times, he so odd..he walks around and looks like he could keel over at any second then gets into a stance and throws a gyakasuki that looks like it could level a house!!

[@bejakabyle]

@Raitsogen look man he is 72 years and he looks so strong ,thats what we say martial arts , I have been practicing karate for 13 years ,since i was 8 years old , and i felt a deference when i stopped doing it ,I was extremely strong when i was doing karate ,but now i feel like i am weak..............karate is the best sport

[@evild88dz]

@renshiboom this is 館長(a superintendent) , not 浣腸 but both of them have the same pronunciation ;)

[@MPLZR]

No, 10th Dan is the highest rank in Shotokan. Shihan is sort of an honorific title (means master instructor). A Shotokan practioner called Shihan doesn't really need to be a 10th or even a 9th Dan, as the title is mostly distinct from the dan system.

[@quazarphazar]

When Japanese people age they often look pretty young even in their 80s :P

[@EricOfBodomMan]

wow, he still has his hair, its even colored aswell!

[@ihatefakersandposers]

hahaha yeah me too, in my case he shouts like crazy when u are just exusted and just cant kick more and gets angry with anything, i would love to hve a sensei like kanazawa, someone that also teaches the mind control and focus that the art mst have.

[@MPLZR]

78 by now

[@njtr]

I agree with you. Royce Gracie is very good at BJJ. In fact, check out how he did against Kazusi Sakuraba. Oss.

[@Jacobdchristensen]

I have also the black belt with 10 Dan.

[@NiggaJoaozao]

SHOTOKAN, best karate ever (L)

[@Peekingduck]

It's kind of funny that you don't know more about him being that you are karate-ka. Kanazawa sensei is a living legend. try to do a search on Amazon dot com and you'll recognize the book titles (unless you've been kept in the dark). This gut won the world Championships (I think it was) with a broken arm. Moving zen, mate.

[@njtr]

I meant tough as a compliment. It takes a lot of endurance and toughness to do BJJ. I lost one of my matches because I ran out of gas. That was a long time ago though. I'd like to think that wouldn't happen today LOL. At any rate, it seemed pretty tough to me. My only point was that I prefer karate for self defense, over BJJ. The ring is different. But for self defense, whatever works for each individual is what is best. If BJJ works for you, great. There is no BEST martial art. Good training!

[@HarryBallbag]

@khairuleven "Empty mind" means simply being here and now. The clutter of the mind takes us away from being here and now. Kanazawa is preaching the benefit of staying present. Nothing "bullshido" about it.

[@Irishkopite]

Have a book with pics of him as a 7th Degree

[@alastive]

was this video shot in 2005? so does it mean Sensei Kanazawa is 77 this year (as of 2010)?

[@knightofrock1908]

grading on friday yaaaaay

[@UnknownGenius01]

So... how do you get a Dan 10? What are the "kata" moves of Dan 10?

[@lynxSSJ]

lol old man :)) ....I'd like to meet him too :) He's a living legend wtf.

[@ivailohristov7032]

AMASHMUHU

[@extracrispyxiig]

what your forgetting is that the base of most MMA techniques comes from a form of martial art whether it be Karate , Taekwando etc. the fact of the matter is that yes MMA is a good fighting SPORT but is not desgined to be practical outside in the real world where there are no rules and that is why karate lives on the way it has for many years.

[@pushtiu88]

OSS SENSEI!

[@bjahava]

hahaha i love the interview... i think i could better understand yoda... this dude is way to deep for my understanding...