Legacy of a Martial Artist: Celebrating 50 Years with Great Grandmaster Dennis Ichikawa

[@johncoyle8191]

It speaks volumes of this man as an instructor . But more importantly as a wonderful human being. By the esteem his students hold him in .

[@pennycrichton507]

Thank you, GM Justin Ichikawa for the Interview Video about your father, Great Grandmaster Dennis Ichikawa. Much appreciated. ATSDA#500

[@SenseiIchi]

My pleasure! Would have love to have you in the interview.

[@pennycrichton507]

@@SenseiIchi Thank you ~ I'm honoured.

[@azhakh]

Thank you Sir for the years of dedication, loyalty and love that you have shared with all your students and our community. You have been a gift to my life, my school and the entire martial arts community. You have left a legacy that is an inspiration to live by. Respect and Honor.

[@SenseiIchi]

Thank you so much for your kind words and generosity. The clip of the GGM and the boy talking, that piece of carpet was donated by you Master Fariborz. GGM thanks you at the end of the performance.

[@wilsimpson9170]

Thank you Great Grandmaster Ichikawa. I carry the memories of learning from you in my heart always. Your faith in me inspired me to have faith in myself when I needed it. You taught me how to fail upward: to learn from my errors and perform better the next time. From learning how to take a hit to designing and performing my own form (Divine Wind) with confidence, you brought out the best in me then and continue to now. Thank you. Much love and respect, Wil Simpson (Tarzana Karate, #74)

[@trevorgomez3343]

What a wonder video on your father. Love the rich history and you continuing the legacy in his footsteps. I just earned my first degree black belt on January 18th, 2024 after 11 years. Can't wait to compete in the black belt division and judge. #TangSoo

[@live2win4freedom82]

Now that is an AweSome Living Legacy.

[@SenseiIchi]

Right ? What was your favorite part??

[@elwinbrake2695]

God bless Grandmaster, Sir!

[@SenseiIchi]

Thank you so much!

[@aaronherrera4400]

Hopefully there are still masters like you in Tang Soo Do. I did taekwondo for 4 years and was with a great master. I find Tang Soo Do super interesting.

[@jeremyevans8374]

I totally forgot about having to do pushups for saying "yeah." I did my fare share. 😆 I guess I didn't learn my lesson well enough because then about 9 years later I was doing pushups in boot camp for saying "yeah." 🤦🏻 Brings back memories seeing this video.

[@AlanAndalon]

The second location across the street from the original location in Tarzana on Ventura Blvd, was that the Tang Soo Do dojo that was featured at the beginning of the movie No Retreat No Surrender (1985)?

[@kli4nia805]

Beautiful touching video! Thank you for sharing. 🙏

[@SenseiIchi]

It was my pleasure. Which part did you like the most?

[@christopherblade5984]

What a beautiful touching video. My regards. Justin, sir you are a true credit to your father. I wish you all the success your father made and beyond. One day we shall meet. Ill drop you a DM soon also. ✊🇰🇷🇺🇸Tang Soo🇺🇸🇰🇷✊

[@SenseiIchi]

Thank you sir. Always a pleasure to hear from you. Do you see any similarities to our TSD to yours?

[@christopherblade5984]

@@SenseiIchi yes sir I certainly do, it would be great to speak to you about it, as I have studied many arts since childhood and have kinda adjusted my TSD, which on some aspects is similar to ATSD. I just love diversity. 🙏✊🇰🇷🇺🇸

[@kane91z]

This is great, seeing pics of me and my dad at Tarzana and that video of you in front of the class at T.O. Westlake on Hampshire (with your green belt), bring back a lot of memories.

[@SenseiIchi]

No way you were in that clip? Where at?

[@kane91z]

@@SenseiIchiso far I’ve caught (mostly the back of my head) @ 0:10 secs right in the center , 0:37 secs right by the brown locker and 3:24 center again. My Dad at 17:03 and 17:08.

[@madmuffin8489]

Not in Cardiff for the comp?

[@live2win4freedom82]

In your own way you are " Pastor Dennis Ichikawa "

[@live2win4freedom82]

God’s Speed GrandMaster

[@moodobusiness]

GM Ho Sik Pak taught in Tarzana