Sensei: Masters of Okinawan Karate - International Episode - Doug Perry

[@OkinawanSpirit]

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[@sarge712]

We knew Doug and Joy Perry through church when I was a rookie officer back in ‘92-‘96 in Hendersonville, NC. Great people and he was a mentor to me in many ways. Joy Perry was a wonderful soul and the driving force behind Doug’s success and he would readily admit that. She is greatly missed.

[@williambeck6575]

Thank you for posting this whole series. I love listening to these old masters speak about karate and their experiences.

[@NCWharfRat]

What a joy to hear that voice again! I trained with Hanshi Perry and Jason for several years in the late 80s when Jason was in high school. Many life lessons learned from that kind and powerful warrior...

[@alexwest4253]

Had the pleasure (and pain) to train with Sensei Perry on several occasions. Love his stories!

[@barrywood2377]

Seminars and dojo visits with Perry Sensei are priceless to me; meeting him was a turning point for me in my karate.

[@rickredmond9847]

I had the rare and distinct privilege of studying under this great man for nearly 5 years back in the early to late 80's in my hometown of Hendersonville, NC and it changed my life and personal character forever. He is truly extraordinary both inside and out. In his younger days, as both a fighter and practitioner, he was absolutely formidable (a MACHINE) but in his humility, he'll never admit it. I remember his son when he was still in junior high. It has been remarkable to see Jason follow in his Dad's footsteps in achieving greatness.

[@DavidMartinez-us2rk]

Got to train with sensei Perry many years ago while in highschool was such an amazing instructor and learned so much. Proud to say he helped inspire me to join the military and i continued my training. Thank you sensei for everything you have done and all the inspiration.

[@godncountry8323]

Both of these men are outstanding instructors. I began training with Sensei Doug Perry at the age of nine and, 27 years later, I am still training as a fourth degree black belt (yondan). Whether you're already a student and want to expand on your knowledge of karate/kobudo or if you're new to the art, you'll have a blast training with them.

[@gbatigoal9]

Can you tell me why did he start his own style after reaching 8th Dan in Shorinkan karate and ditched Hanshi Nakazato

[@vinayvinod3522]

@@gbatigoal9 ha ha...lol

[@okinawakaratetburg]

So much love expressed for his family and karate in this interview. I have never met Perry Sensei but I have heard so many great stories about him from one of my Sensei. I hope I still am able to train and have the love and passion for karate that I do at 83. Because many things he said remind me of myself and my view of karate.

[@robertteller1638]

To all you 20, 30, 40, 50 year old 10th degree Masters! Doug Perry at 83 years old is the REAL DEAL! A "TRUE" 10th Degree MASTER! Like Doug Perry said, it takes years and years of study to perfect your art and you still will die before you get there! FORGET RANK! The only thing on your mind should be the perfection of your art! DOUG, your my HERO!

[@nonamegod666]

In the first 60 seconds of the video he already had my deepest respect and proud for him....60 years of martial arts!!!!!!

[@jsensei99]

I have known Perry Sensei since 1981 when I was teaching the morning program under Hanshi Ridgely Abele. He will always be remembered as one of the. Few authentic Karate instructors in the United States. Truly a great man and great friend.

[@jettaylor1286]

I will always consider it a blessing to have been able to attend seminars where Perry Sensei was an instructor. He is an outstanding man, a credit to his art and the Corps.

[@rzxuumjoty2824]

Great video!!! My respects and admiration for this sensei

[@robertoalvelais528]

God Bless you, Doug Sensei! One of my cherished karate memories is when you and I worked the same ring as referees at the AAU Nationals. You are a great American and a National hero! Ossu!

[@okinawanwarrior8689]

Great video! I grew up in Okinawa and witnessed many American servicemen taking Karate lessons in the dojo when I was a child in early 70s. I was really impressed by their dedication and utmost respect to the Sensei and Okinawan culture. Later I moved to states as a military brat to Cherry Point, NC Marine Corps Air Station in mid 70s. While there I took many different martial arts class from Marines who have learned arts in Okinawa. Including Shorin ryu from sensei Bill Hayes along with Uechi Ryu from GySgt and Shotokan from MGySgt Haas. These outstanding sensei molded my teenage mind to look up at them and I wanted to be just like them. At later in Shotokan training, my mother couldn't afford to pay for the lessons anymore so I told my sensei but he simply said don't worry about it and just continue with my training. After high school, I joined Marines and I'm still practicing Karate today because of these fine men inspired me to this journey. Semper Fi. I am forever grateful to Okinawa and Marines

[@Fiestacat12345]

Nothing but respect for this fellow veteran. Amazing story.

[@TheInvisibleSensei108]

Absoulutely inspirational, a Sensei more than worthy of the title! Excellent, thank you for posting 😌🙏🏽🥋

[@brading84]

Amazing interview sensei Perry is a legend and I am thankful for his contributions in shorinkan and karate in general

[@miltonbarnes4049]

An awesome individual, what a humble and strong character. Sir you are an inspiration for anyone seeking inner growth.

[@KyoshiKarlKWagner]

I count it a great honor to know master Perry. Since 1985, we have shared time in numerous tournaments, seminars and cross training classes. His deep knowledge of Okinawan classical karate and showing a genuine interest in the students learning experience has shaped my perspective. He is a true warrior and a sincere gentleman.

[@acbrown2011]

Sensei Perry was, after my parents, the most influential person of my childhood. I studied in his dojo as a young teenager and had the privilege of learning from him in church as well when he taught the young men's group I was part of. I didn't have the dedication or drive to follow him into Karate, but I absolutely learned a philosophy for life by listening to his words and experiencing his presence. I have yet to meet another man who so easily wears the mantle of leadership, respect, and influence.

[@ceseijitsu]

This man is awesome I used to see and talk to him in the late 90's early 2000 at a winter camp in Virginia. Somebody else has to remember these winter camps.

[@scottreeser3778]

OUTSTANDING video, I recall meeting Sensei Perry many years ago as a green belt. I t was great to see him in this presentation, and I look forward to meeting him again soon!

[@NYKgjl10]

Excellent interview and a true OG Karateka warrior. I would like to meet him someday. From a Kyokushin Karate practitioner with respect to you sir!!

[@Damoneverywhere]

Thank you so much…what a wonderful story.

[@randallpetroelje3913]

God bless you old marine!! 83 and still kicking ass. Excellent interview. Keep it up!!! Thanks for your show.👍😀

[@godncountry8323]

I wouldn't call him old;)!

[@mikeodonovan9299]

@@godncountry8323 If he isn't old, then what is he? If you compare him to other 83 year olds, then he is in great shape. Thats all you can do. Father time is brutal in terms of physical martial combat.

[@willstone2536]

One of the true greats. The "Little Okinawa" camps were both eye-opening and life-changing.

[@advfhorn]

Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful people to our living room.

[@johnbono552]

Great interview, the utmost respect for this sensei!

[@magnumopus7199]

Beautiful interview. The son looks so much like his mom.

[@busterducke4898]

Yes... Gratitude

[@darinjames3313]

What a special Man & Sensi......I wish we all had Hearts such as this Great Man....what a Great Son you ve made...two beautiful Men...How lucky you are to have one another....I learned a few things from simply watching this video....I can only imagine what one could learn spending some quality time with this Teacher....Thank you for this....

[@JHerrND]

Please extend my warmest greetings to Doug Perry, I am also 80 years old and began my study of karate at Minot AFB in 1962 and then two years in Okinawa at Kadena AFB.

[@lasse1187]

What a guy. Honor and Respect.

[@ANMTCUP]

I had Mr. Perry as a teacher in a break out session at a seminar in North Carolina in 2015 he is amazing.

[@johnemmons9087]

Great interview and incredibly admirable relationship between father and son.

[@mark11145]

Thank you Sensei Perry.

[@tomi1964]

This is quite simply a beautiful love story. Thank you so much for sharing this

[@busterducke4898]

Very sincere man and description of his experience. US military gave him opportunity .. karate sensei gave him understanding War and Budo give him purpose. Okinawa is truly the Garden of Eden

[@imranianchua9919]

This is the most heartwarming video in this series. Much respect to both great masters. Osu!

[@Korroth]

This is a great interview. Thank you.

[@albertbecerra]

Can you guys do one on shugoro nakazato?

[@walterhough4587]

Perry sensei. I have known of you over the years and we have had a few discussions. You were rather Gruff at the time. But watching this 30 minutes I have learned so much about you and your spirit. It's an honor to know you and you have really inspired me. I will be talking to Mr. Williams. Thank you so much. Domo arigato

[@UrOwnPapi]

I think I had this guy as my karate instructor many many years ago in El Sobrante CA. I could be wrong. He does look like him though but just older.

[@fmsusana1]

Great interview with such special and influential people in the karate world. I am very fortunate to be able to meet and train with both.

[@OkinawanSpirit]

Thanks Susana, they're real gentlemen.

[@babsy930]

I used to date Doug when he was the Marine Recruiter in Florence, SC, in 1961! Great guy! And fabulous dancer!

[@honigdachs.]

Awesome guys, much respect. Can't thank you enough for this series you're doing.

[@paulfracchia1110]

Glad to see that you are still going strong! Great karateka, weapons and person!

[@tommoore7348]

so cool. this is what you call real humble, not fake humble

[@burtvickers]

Excellent interview.. I would love to shake Sensei Perry's hand for all of his service to the armed forces and to karate! God Bless

[@mikeheavner4128]

Great Interview, I've had the honor to have met sensei Perry. Great Guy.

[@kyleblackman5183]

A great man !!

[@joshbrinkhoff1272]

Well said Sensei...Semper Fi..

[@glennoc8585]

So many old masters have excellent cognition.

[@CoachMak]

Legend

[@donnyholman1547]

I can't wait till I can find a few other like-minded people to train with. At one point I had about 6 or 7 close friends that we got together all the time to spare , grapple , watch videos of different masters and different sport systems. It pretty much became mixed Martial arts. I got so much out of that. I am at a point now where I need that again

[@RaulPerez1]

I could listen to these two for hours. Makoto No Michi.

[@nesking3115]

Hanshi Perry is a true gentleman,a true master ..

[@geraldlindell707]

I had the honor of studying Karate under Hanshi Perry in the 1980's. I will never forget those years.

[@matthewjosephmarrero2729]

Dear Sir I can relate you, you are very inspiring.My teacher is from Okinawa.Master Teruyuki Higa 7th Degree Black Belt.

[@C-4-C]

Wonderful interview; Perhaps interview WILLIAM HIND TORONTO CANADA 9th Dan GOJU-RYU

[@ghardi6324]

This was a great video!

[@albertbecerra]

Damn, semper fi

[@Peter-rg4ng]

Wonderful, real budoka.

[@nicholasperry3003]

Jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuru koto Seek perfection of character Job done

[@busterducke4898]

Read Okazaki Book on Dojo Kun

[@JHerrND]

Was in the USAF at Kadena AFB in 1964-1966. Trained with Sensei Fusei Kise, one night with Master Hohan Soken in Shorin ryu and in Koza Uechi Ryu withSensei Seio Sinjo, We now do a kata from Shorin ryu and two katas of Uechi ryu and Aikido. Started at Minot AFB with Uechi ryu. This has been my journey.

[@tomjeff1743]

Did you know jimmy coffman?

[@nesking3115]

Hanshi Perry ,a true master and gentleman.

[@gojuboxer4224]

This was such a cool video.

[@vijaybansod186]

This is about being good at fighting.

[@ryanj7517]

I notice a lot of Marines from the past have become high level Black Belts in Traditional Okinawan Karate. Always sharpening the mind and body into an efficient killing Machine when it is required. Semper Fi Marine!

[@yuriivanov8751]

Oss.great master

[@elBighead208]

For his age im sure he's still in tremendous shape

[@frankiebey1279]

Semper FI!!!

[@paulruprai1274]

I like combat too but hate war,you should enjoy the journey..

[@elBighead208]

I wonder if sensei Perry ever had the pleasure of meeting or training with Bruce Lee i know Jeet Kun Do and Karate are 2 different disciplines im still curious tho

[@gbatigoal9]

Sometimes I don't understand why people start their own style after reaching 8th Dan or 10th Dan. You should be faithful till the end to the style and Your karate master. Had all the students of Hanshi Shugoro Nakazato stayed faithful they would have crossed 1 million karateka by now.

[@vinayvinod3522]

yes true....they all started there own styles....its like nagazato sensei's efforts went in vain

[@franciscordon9230]

🙏

[@confusedsay]

🙏🏻

[@satheeshkumar6865]

🙏🙏🙏

[@rajdeepgogoi1241]

Respected Sensei, My I have your contact details please.....

[@OkinawanSpirit]

Sorry I don't give out contact information for the sensei I interview.

[@donnyholman1547]

I took Shoryn Ryu for only about 4 monthes. Never made it past white belt. I had to stop cause mom was to broke. However I continued to study out of Traditional Karate Do book that my step dad gave me that was signed by Shoshine Nagamine and another master who I can't remember.

[@yogi8337]

You have treasure, an book with soshin nagamine sensei sign, i bet many shorin ryu karateka want it

[@donnyholman1547]

@@yogi8337 oh I only wish I still had it. Unfortunately It was list during our last move from Florida to Alabama. Makes me sick to my stomache. I still keep hoping in the back of my mind that it will turn up somewhere. 😔

[@kylerR-b5l]

I respect these people soo much , but ... I will grant Okinawans are beautiful . The Europeans are beautiful .The Nazi Germans are beautiful .To me Art Tatum , David Ruffin , Aretha Franklin was beautiful . I love reverse osmosis water , doing handstand pushups and playing piano . Engineering is beautiful ...

[@ninobrown9600]

Osu!

[@kyokushinoside5237]

Osu

[@albertbecerra]

I know your son

[@rockcare7698]

shoryn-ryu...real sucks bullshido