I just turned 40 a few months ago… up until a few weeks ago, I hadn’t taken a karate class in decades. I signed up for Shorin Ryu unknowingly and saw one kata that I fell in love with. I’m currently in my second week and it’s tough but awesome. What an amazing inspiration you are, sir. Thank you.
@okinawakaratemasters57766 ай бұрын
That’s a great to hear. What is the kata you are enjoying?
@deejin252 жыл бұрын
"Keep the fire burning." He lives it. Even at 79 he still kicks though he can't do it over his waist. He still does basics and forms with his class. He still does weights and conditioning, even if his old joints can only do partial reps. His hand techniques in his Kata still have Kime and some snap. Keep the fire burning. You can tell he smiles everyday, gets out of bed ready for the day. And enjoys his life.
@SoldierDrew2 жыл бұрын
Traditional Okinawan Ryu do not train for high kicks. Kicks are kept below waist to avoid the leg being grabbed.
@MartinJutras2 жыл бұрын
So true.
@TehDanno12 жыл бұрын
@@SoldierDrew beat me to it. Lol
@peterchase51982 жыл бұрын
@@TehDanno1 👍😆😆
@madmaxiemartialartsnerd4852 жыл бұрын
I think what this shows more of, is the importance of having a passion, a hobby of sorts at any point in your life, without a "fire" you become numb, you become bitter, for him his fire is karate. I feel the fire doesn't represent keeping your skills up to date, it more so represents your ability to appreciate life itself. To find a resaon to keep going.
@AlCloutier2 жыл бұрын
A wonderful inspiration. I will turn 62 in a couple weeks. I hope to continue just like him, even in another 20 years.
@SenseiMaharaj2 жыл бұрын
He is an example for all the young generations.... 😊🙏
@wolfgangbecker8172 жыл бұрын
Yes, me. 66.
@SenseiMaharaj2 жыл бұрын
@@wolfgangbecker817 🙏
@johnmatonne78342 жыл бұрын
I think he's over trained
@DionLackner8 күн бұрын
I come from a Wado Ryu background 3rd dan and love the Okinawan Shorin Ryu style as there are similarities, would love to train there some day. Respect 🥋
@Institutional_132 жыл бұрын
Having a grandmaster like him is such a blessing.
@arijitchakrabortyca38632 жыл бұрын
Inspiration and motivation personified. Daily karate training is the secret of his prowess. " keeping the water hot " - thats the essence of what Funakoshi Sensei also taught. oss .. respects - from India
@avikbhattacharya82872 жыл бұрын
Sweet, adorable, and gentle...Respect from India, May God bless you. OSS
@johnmatonne78342 жыл бұрын
You guys don't eat meat huh?
@AjaychinuShah2 жыл бұрын
@@johnmatonne7834 They had the largest trade meat packer straight from Chicago shipped to South and East of Bharat. And whole time we thought they eat biscuits and chai for dinner no break time. It takes an Indian to know Indian.
@johnmatonne78342 жыл бұрын
@@AjaychinuShah Wow, so they do eat meat and plenty of it. Very interesting friend.
@catyear752 жыл бұрын
Inspiration beyond inspiration! God Bless this Gentleman...!
@oneofthousand Жыл бұрын
こういう方に自分もなりたいです。押忍!
@wolfgangbecker8172 жыл бұрын
Thanks and greetings from Germany.
@micheledimauro5742 Жыл бұрын
Questi insegnamenti sono quelli più belli. Grazie
@mikepuglise68742 жыл бұрын
perfect video inspirational and motivational we need more of this for our young people
@kennycairns2 жыл бұрын
ありがとうございます!
@bajuszpal1722 жыл бұрын
Tradition, in any walks of life, as someone said, is not about preserving the ashes but carryiing on the flame. The flame of which not only us but all the people involved can only benefit, like humankind after having discovered fire. Keep on Gramdmaster Ageshio, stay in good heatlth and God bless You! Paul, 67, retired instructor of Karate.
@kobayashishidokanmarianome29482 жыл бұрын
Great teaching and example. Thanks for share !
@TheMaygreed2 жыл бұрын
Great channel, tnx YT for recommends!
@KingOfTheUraken2 жыл бұрын
That man is an example for us. Thanks for sharing !
@okinawakaratemasters57762 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! And thank you for watching. Oss!
@johncrouch17722 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@TheEpicBeastyGamerPlays2 жыл бұрын
This man is a TRUE LEGEND! 😁👍💪💪
@franciscoaugusto73602 жыл бұрын
É uma grande inspiração para nós praticantes do Karate!
@evgenyrybin23942 жыл бұрын
Excellent 👍 Master Kakazu Sensei, very strong
@Francescawine Жыл бұрын
I do reconized the kata Nihashi Shodan. It will be very honor to go to😢 your Dojo . Franesca of Nevada
@joshuapacia63162 жыл бұрын
Respect to this humble grandmaster
@venkatbond14132 жыл бұрын
K A R A T E the word inspire every one anytime.My humble bow to all masters.
@Profesor.corborochauruguay Жыл бұрын
Mis respetos desde Uruguay sensei
@gyulabueki94122 жыл бұрын
I,m his student since 8 years too.😁
@alastairfraser81772 жыл бұрын
Perfect example of the benefits of karate training
@okinawakaratemasters57762 жыл бұрын
We couldn't agree more. Thank you for watching. Oss!
@VenturiLife2 жыл бұрын
Inspirational.
@raygsbrelcik55782 жыл бұрын
I started out in Kaju Kenpo, then went on to a combination of Boxing, Wing Chun, and of course...JKD. I simply enjoy the training; really do not like to fight.
@ajourneytoislam2 жыл бұрын
Much love 💕
@BillHallProductions2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely delightful video
@okinawakaratemasters57762 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Oss!
@BillHallProductions2 жыл бұрын
@@okinawakaratemasters5776 i shared it with my work friends. I'm a video editor for a living and like martial arts it looks like magic when people just see the end product. So I know you worked hard.
@jimanHK2 жыл бұрын
Deep Respect to Master Yoshimasa Kakazu
@ruiseartalcorn2 жыл бұрын
Very inspirational! :)
@okinawakaratemasters57762 жыл бұрын
So true. Thank you for watching. Oss!
@misoagatic31872 жыл бұрын
Respect !
@chadmartin69586 ай бұрын
What an amazing martial artist
@okinawakaratemasters57766 ай бұрын
Sensei certainly is as are the Okinawan Masters. Many in their 80’s and still training and teaching everyday. What keeps you doing karate ?
@SUNGLUNGRYU2 жыл бұрын
Domo Arigato SENSEI, for your Great inspiration. Oss/Chi'en
@kalemene89012 жыл бұрын
Nothing but respect for this master from America. Osu!
@okinawakaratemasters57762 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Oss!
@luissilvaneto1960 Жыл бұрын
Muito inspirador... Gratidão. OSS!
@okinawakaratemasters5776 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Oss!
@muzahidhussain9971 Жыл бұрын
Amazing OSS 👍
@okinawakaratemasters5776 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Oss!
@alexconsejeropatreon90412 ай бұрын
Dios le dé salud y muchos años de vida. Es total inspiración.
@MartinJutras2 жыл бұрын
Inspiring!!!
@okinawakaratemasters57762 жыл бұрын
Oss!
@C.P.C37192 жыл бұрын
Great
@okinawakaratemasters57762 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Oss!
@jdt89832 жыл бұрын
I like Jiu Jitsu because it's practical and good for the mind - but hard on the body. I like boxing/and muay thai because they're good for the body but they can lead to brain damage. And karate is good for both mind and body - while still giving at least some level of self defense capabilities (depending on athleticism and style, it can be a lot of practical application).
@SoldierDrew2 жыл бұрын
Wise words
@miesvaillanykyisyytta32522 жыл бұрын
Maybe boxing is 'good for the body' just like thai in that you get a good cardiovascular workout. But I don't think you see many old men competing in muay thai. I quit it quickly because abusing my legs like that did not make sense even in my prime. I have heard it leads to arthritis, which I cannot confirm but I don't believe in causing pain to improve.
@insalubriousdithyramb17422 жыл бұрын
@@miesvaillanykyisyytta3252 Good decision. Many martial artists who abuse their bodies when they are young suffer from many injuries and pain in their old age. You feel tough when you're young but that changes as you age.
@johnmatonne78342 жыл бұрын
I like karate but every-time I do kata I fart and then I get insulted as if I can help it
@gopakumarangs17882 жыл бұрын
My Sensei 🙏
@blahzei5412 жыл бұрын
Would anyone know if they have accommodation near the gym? would love to visit and train when i go to japan for my language exchange.
@jonasjpm19892 жыл бұрын
Excelente
@okinawakaratemasters57762 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Oss!
@lars3092 жыл бұрын
Best part about this video? Notice his obi? Seems everyone over the age of 35 in North America is sporting a red or gold belt
@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew2 жыл бұрын
How many times a day should I practice karate and how many days a week? What if I'm sore?
@sdfghgtrew2 жыл бұрын
12 days a week
@MousyBScrappin2 жыл бұрын
I met Sensei Yoshimasa Kazaku in 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee. Im walkin' down the street minding my own business, just walking on. Feelin' good. I walk around the corner, a man walk up, hit me in my chest, right. I fall on the ground, right. And I look up and it's Sensei Yoshimasa Kazaku. I said 'Sensei Kazaku?' and he said “Ooops, I thought you were some body else..”
@Knucky_Sammich11 ай бұрын
Oh, man! You lying. You ain't never met Yoshimasa Kazaku the Sensei!
@rodericksibelius84722 жыл бұрын
KWON, Jae-hwa (권재화 born 10 January 1937 in Busan, Korea ) is a Korean Taekwondo Grandmaster known for breaking and his lifelong dedication to teaching. Kwon was born in Pusan Korea in 1937. Jae Hwa Kwon - Taekwondo Born: January 10, 1937 (age 85 years of age) kzbin.info/www/bejne/faWYgKeOhKiXeNE
@James-wd9ib5 ай бұрын
"...it all started with a Judo comic strip..." Yeah, that's how it starts for a lot of us.
@rayvandragon2 жыл бұрын
Osu! 🙇
@erics32382 жыл бұрын
Boss!
@kingkong24152 жыл бұрын
wise man
@Uhdi_gaja2 жыл бұрын
The real Mr. Miyagi
@SaifTheKnife2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@cristianfernandes48122 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@HispaniaRomanayVisigoda Жыл бұрын
💯💖🥋
@okinawakaratemasters5776 Жыл бұрын
Oss!
@AngelOvDeath40142 жыл бұрын
Nix
@aurelienhenryobama54342 жыл бұрын
The real spirit of a true Budoka
@จิตรินวงค์แก้ว2 жыл бұрын
👍
@imgdispatcher65242 жыл бұрын
I like how japanese are always diligent about their training but the question remains : so many things have been proven to be more effective, why the narrative persists? Why we do not throw away the unnecessary and retain the useful.
@kbanghart Жыл бұрын
What is unnecessary?
@ice-dp9mb Жыл бұрын
If the unnecessary could make him still kicking and punching at his 80s then it is much better ...
@thunderkatz42192 жыл бұрын
I do shindo jutsu
@headdragondavidaustinsimmo40252 жыл бұрын
Now you know your grandfather
@didiervidry76872 жыл бұрын
C'est la beauté du karaté d Okinawa. Je suis ceinture noire de l'école GOJU RYU DE MORIO HIGAONNA SENSEI. j'ai stoppé des années.....ce fut une erreur.
@robertsanzotera95912 жыл бұрын
can whip most mma fighters
@edtheangler49302 жыл бұрын
In his prime for sure. Now I don't know, he has kind of handicap with age
@robertsanzotera95912 жыл бұрын
@@edtheangler4930 most mma fighters are soft and fight like grade schoolers. he would kill most of em
@roninwarrior2162 жыл бұрын
Im more impressed by his teeth
@danlozza2 жыл бұрын
He'd be better off doing bodyweight squats....just saying, still awesome to be after it at 78....
@guillaumesougnez26892 жыл бұрын
Une danse guerrière et rien de plus!
@イアン.ディートリッヒ2 жыл бұрын
This is squat or something ?........
@belakranians78962 жыл бұрын
This isn’t impressive compared to what I’ve seen I took tai chi in college and my instructor was 82 and I saw he had great flexibility and was in great shape and I asked him to show me how well he could kick, he threw a body kick into a head kick and I’m 6’6.
@sdfghgtrew2 жыл бұрын
Tai chi is gay
@thetruthhurts75002 жыл бұрын
Haven't you heard,? Cant say "Master" anymore, Now he is a "Karate Grand Primary" sorry - The Woke
@magretweissenbacher61193 ай бұрын
why this people have a mask ? I dont like be an idiot with a Corona mask
@kokekuka242 жыл бұрын
Traditional karate is useless in real fighting. Do not waste your time on that trash and train mma