SHO KOSUGI - ONE ON ONE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by MASTERS Magazine

Masters Magazine is a digital publication of the top martial art masters. The magazine is accompanied with a 1-2 hour DVD called FRAMES. This DVD consists of 4 to 6 video segments that include featured interviews with technical how to segments.
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[@stephanemoquin3888]

I started karate because of Sho 37 years ago and i am now a 6th degree black belt, thank you Sho

[@stigtuneback1966]

Sho Kosugi is the real deal at practicing Ninja , and his son Kane Kosugi is also a great martial artist .

[@MsLH208]

Nice!!

[@showingYOUtheworld]

Same with me and Aikido and now 19 years later I am 3 Dan

[@mgtowlite7414]

@@showingYOUtheworld Was it *Steven Seagal* that made you choose Aikido as your style?

[@johnpv6498]

Same here. I started Martial Arts 30 years ago. I was obsessed with Ninja movies, especially Revenge of the Ninja, but watching Van Damm in Bloodsport sealed the deal for me. I started Goju Ryu Karate shortly after and I'm a 4th Dan.

[@bubbleguminserts_surprizeguma]

SHO KOSUGI for Expendables 4 !

[@Abdullah-tu9mo]

yes you right man

[@D2Kprime]

I would *LOVE* that.

[@hamadalrowaie6882]

I agree man !! 😍❤ that would be great !!!!!!! 🤗

[@daoyang223]

He easily sells me on an overpowered martial artist who can deflect bullets with his hands. No joke.

[@ebonyroundass]

sho kosugi vs. stallone, that'll be amazing....

[@charleslucas1784]

Sho Kosugi the GREATEST OF ALL TIME in Ninjitsu movies.

[@dsavish]

sho's a legend. he should do one more blockbuster movie with him being the hero ninja.

[@bjpalm1994]

Heck yeah!

[@patricktiglao]

F%^$ YEAH!!! Big budget. Cho Osaki comes out of retirement to kill the Ghost of Braden!! J/k.. Sensei!

[@elskeletor3566]

I agree, along with his son Kane.

[@JV-ll1cu]

Maybe not the main hero ninja but his grand master

[@vhfm21]

Excellent! Sho is the reason I became a fan of Ninjas in the 80s.

[@commentcopbadge6665]

Definitely a legend. He is the reason I became a ninja.

[@retrowrath9374]

Same here, I tried Ninjitsu back in the 80s, had Ninja stuff as well including a suit, tabi boots. :p

[@j.c.mhardcoremetalfan413]

vhfm21 same here.

[@gamerswat9802]

I LOVE NINJA BECAUSE THEY ARE SUPER LIT

[@rayvictory]

I miss the 80's action movies

[@graf666orlok]

WE NEED SHO TO COME BACK AS THE HERO NINJA FOR ONE MORE!!!!!

[@BosunM8James]

Kosugi's screen presence in Ninja Assassin is what made that movie. His performance outshined everyone else.

[@BeyondTheCompass817]

I met Sho Kosugi once briefly and he was such a polite and humble man. And he was built like an MMA fighter. Seriously, he looked like he could've punched through an engine block!

[@txmetalhead82xk]

He's 6'1!!! I had no idea.

[@JV-ll1cu]

There are skinny, buff and fat MMA fighters in top level. Like Anderson Silva, Alistair Overeem and Roy Nelson

[@NYKgjl10]

Long live Sho Kosugi!!

[@RoodeMenon]

All his fighting was fine but what really stuck in peoples memories (and mine) were his eyes. Those were eyes of a Ninja.

[@D2Kprime]

Damn right.

[@BlackFire901]

YES!!! he really made you feel like you were staring *The Grim Reaper* (Death Himself) in the face......Ice Freakin Cold bruh

[@jsljjlsl1027]

Even with that patch on his eye in Ninja 3 The Domination.. 📼

[@MsLH208]

Yes!!

[@mgtowlite7414]

I remember video game box art had masked Ninjas looking like Sho when I was a kid. Commodore 64 stuff.

[@tonalblasphemy6879]

This guy defined the 80's for me.

[@krazylevin]

Sho Kosugi is a great inspiration. Much respect to him.

[@jayceeinvincible]

And so suddenly, my childhood memories came back to me

[@rayvictory]

Me too !!!

[@Dragonflyjones67]

Dude is a legend

[@TheRedjack77]

I kept trying to watch Sho Kosugi movies as a kid, but every time I'd put the cassettes in the VCR. The VCR would explode from the sheer awesomeness !

[@Koexistence13]

my vcr got a lot of Sho Kosugi in the '80s

[@fe7862]

Koexistence13 Beta max

[@MsLH208]

Omg minetoo

[@redsilver69]

i was a big ninja fan in the 80s. He was my hero .....i got to meet him and his sons kane and shane and he has a daughter sho kosugi had a marshal arts store in pasadena california and when i was there he and his kids came in and i got his autograph and got to hang out with him he was so cool.I still have the autograph today. thank you sho kosugi......

[@fe7862]

Shawn h he had one in San Gabriel too,I use to go in there a lot,bought a ninja suits from him for halloween.damn I was happy.

[@redsilver69]

Thats cool i still have my ninja suit that i got from him as well his suits are the best i still put it on sometime and scare the crap out of my daugthter lol.

[@tonyperez-perry1906]

I am a huge fan of Sho Kosugi, I used to play ninja all of the time as a kid and started taking Karate because of this man. He is and will always be one of my favorite actors. Thanks for posting this interview.

[@phillybul30]

The greatest! About to watch ninja III THE DOMINATION now! Love Sho. Been watching his movies since I was 4 yrs old. That was in 1984.

[@dadagan8815]

I was 14 back then I saw Revenge of the Ninja first then afterwards I saw Ninja III The Domination and Prey for Death, best 3 martial art movies of the 80s while most other so-called ninja movies (like Enter the Ninja) were a bit rubbish.

[@brucel.6078]

He is timeless.. all-time hero!

[@stewmeat92]

Only a ninja can kill a ninja.

[@MsLH208]

Facts!!!!!!!!that's powerful

[@rareoldschoolbreakbeathard7583]

he is the japan version of charles bronson

[@chadrileyTSR]

Sho's name shall forever be synonymous with the word Ninja. Thank you for all the amazing Films and TV shows Mr. Kosugi.

[@graf666orlok]

AMAZING!!! I remember being 8 years old and first seeing Revenge of the ninja in a video store, I somehow convinced my father to rent it for me! Sho Kosugi has been such a major part of all our lives... I count myself lucky to have actually been able to go to his martial arts supply store as a child in the 80's! Thanks so much Sho! The 80's would not have been the same without you!!!

[@Sotiger]

I grew up on Sho's movies! He inspired my love for ninjutsu and ninjas. Love him. He's a sweetheart!

[@tmendez31]

Another great man who shows that nothing in the world is given. You work hard for your dream. Even with the pressures of family he worked two jobs until his hard work paid off. Definitely someone who can teach millennials a thing or two.

[@MrCarlitosway713]

Because of Master Kosugi, i loved all his movies and got into Ninjutsu training, bought a ninja suit and learned to use the Ninjato sword and nunchakus and shuriken. I can't say everything that i learned because its prohibited but i learned to be swift and silent. I will always have Master Kosugi in my heart because he was a big influence in my life growing up in the 80s. Thank you Sho Kosugi.

[@ericblack8258]

Same

[@Temboz]

I grew up watching sho kosugi at the height of his popularity in the 1980's.. he revolutionized the ninja craze in the 80's..big fan here always have always will.

[@432Terrence]

I remember wanting to be a ninja after watching Sho in his movies. And when he was going to be in Ninja Assassin I was like gotta watch it still one of my fav Martial Art action stars

[@MrCarlitosway713]

I have Ninja Assasins in BluRay and recite the parts Sho Kosugi says/acts. He played the Ozunu Clan Master so well. Just as i expected him to. He is still the Boss.

[@eyegardentx]

Pray for death was my all time favorite. One of the reasons why I joined karate

[@leewright1176]

Such a superb interview. Sho Kosugi is a hero of mine. :-)

[@subzerodon]

This video is a priceless treasure! I remember "Revenge of the Ninja" and "Ninja 3: The Domination" Lucinda Dickey, Hot!! As the aerobics instructor!! It's good to see Sho Kosugi again after so many years still practicing with his sons this "forgotten art/path" of the Ninja! Thank you for uploading this! This goes in my favorites!!

[@franciscobohorquez133]

Sensei I really admire you and yours moves, I´m 43 years old and I still enjoy watching your movies! They encourage me to continue practicing martial arts...thanks !!

[@onefive151515]

The only Ninja master that I know, I remember I try to climbing trees all over our backyard because of him, great memories, Thank you

[@blutbaute3580]

He is a humble individual. In my younger years as a martial artist I watched quite a few of his movies.

[@JayBeito]

Hero to many, Inspiration to all - Thank you Sho Kusugi !!!

[@murrik]

My God! Thank you Masters Magazine! This made my week! Im so happy to see! We want Kosugi sensei back!! No one knows the formula to Ninja movies as good as Kosugi sensei!!

[@tomazzo8093]

Sho Kosugi, the hero of my youth..., everytime charming, funny and a unique actor. Thanks Sho Kosugi, for all your entertaining movies...

[@jasonck9635]

Sho Kosugi was my idol growing up he helped shift me into martial arts , this interview was so great to watch

[@MsLH208]

You're a cutie🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️

[@daverushton624]

I loved watching sho and tadishi yamashita when I was in my teens. Then learned karate and freestyle. What a guy so underrated. 👏

[@mannysi7784]

Ur the man sho. much respect

[@leepicciotto]

Sho was my introduction to ninja movies which lead to martial arts training in the 80s. Still hold most of his films in high regard.

[@njosborne5540]

Revenge of the Ninja is always my favorite. I broke several VCR tapes from watching his films over and over. True legend.

[@sonicredcr]

He was my hero when I was 8 years old

[@tylerbia3869]

Did Sho Kosugi just say he met Bruce Lee? That's so cool.

[@mikieson]

I think he was in one of Bruce's movies

[@tylerbia3869]

mikieson do you know what movie that is?

[@MsLH208]

Oh,damn🥰🥰🥰🥰😳

[@Raul-wt5jx]

The Legend!!! I grew up watching his movies and it was because of him I took on martial arts.

[@officialedge6163]

One of my all time martial arts heroes growing up. A true legend who is deserving of an overdue Hollywood Star.

[@sebastianflash255]

nice download ! he sounds a nice guy respect mr kosugi .

[@ericmartin9094]

Thanks too SHO KOSUGI,,, IVE, mastered almost every weapon, + learned that their are life saving weapons all AROUND US🙏

[@brightdrumheart]

Love this guy from my youth. While Bruce may be best, Sho was there to pick up where Bruce left off. Good that we had him in the 80's since Bruce wasn't around anymore.

[@KmT81]

I knew Sho in Black Eagle (Van Damme) but I didn't know him as a kid! I just saw the Movie for first time in 2013 and I also saw him in Blind Fury(Rutger Hauer who's just died two weeks ago) I saw many of his movies playing Ninjas!Great Martial Artist!

[@stephanemoquin3888]

sho inspire me to began Karate 35 years ago, i am now a 6th degree black belt because of him, Ossss Sho

[@robwalsh9843]

Sho was one of the original 80's badass action heroes. I grew up watching him along with Arnold and Sly.

[@josephpowelliii9169]

Forever the Master! Thank you Master Sho!

[@user2734]

Sho is my favorite my idol he's the best love him 😙😙❤❤⚘⚘

[@tomford4180]

Wow. I never would have known that was that was Sho unless you told me. I feel old all of a sudden.

[@awbhatti9219]

Love you Sensi , My dream hero. 🇬🇧

[@jestersadvertising9772]

Master sho is the main reason I learned mixed material arts. He has always been my hero

[@Devo13]

Sho should come around to the conventions and sign some stuff.

[@pbruno34]

He will be at chiller theater this weekend in NJ www.chillertheatre.com/gt/gtc4.htm

[@kennykimbler9816]

Mr. Sho. Iv been watching your movies since I was a little boy. My first movie was Revenge of the Ninja and just so you know even though you played the bad guy in some of your movies your the only reason I went to watch them. I hated it when you got killed in some of them. It filled me with sadness to see that. But i learned it was just movie. But you made a big difference in my life because I would buy them movies with my allowance money. I wish you many happy years and many more movies. You have so much more to offer the world. Your the best martial artist in my heart. Many thanks to you Master Sho Kosugi

[@Randomcorpse]

Was obsessed with his movies in the 1980s. Watched Revenge of the Ninja so many times.

[@redrum567]

Thank you so much for sharing this ❤ Big part of my childhood was wrapped in everything Kosugi related. Much appreciato!

[@willischalepah9488]

i remember when I was a kid when revenge or ninja 3 came on we would stop playing out side or what ever it was we doing we were glued to the TV.

[@EastWestFightingArts]

Very nice and thank you for sharing this valuable piece :-)

[@Bobbyboom413]

What an amazing talent! I loved seeing this interview and finding out he is also a great person.

[@WolfAs243]

He has so much positive energy ! It's contagious and inspirational ! Love it !

[@laronedyson6212]

I have always admired Sensi Kosugi struggles and success in Hollywood. His sons are an amazing reflection of their father.

[@premierhoner614]

From a humble beginning he rose up to live his dream. Thank you very much Master Sho for being so humble and kind..........

[@RodCornholio]

Hard working dude...and what those movie lacked in budget, they made up for in heart.

[@shokosugi561]

'Bladen' is my friend..

[@gf2390]

Awesome interview with one of the greatest actors and martial artists ever.

[@angusmclaren6257]

Sho is one of those most recognisable faces in martial arts. Everytime you see him in movies you know it's him right away.

[@darwinudtuhan7504]

A Ninja exist and born because of sho kusogi. The Way of The Ninja!!!

[@househeadspeakz]

Sho Kosugi introduced me to the Ninja movies. I have seen other movies since but Sho is the true master and he owns that genre.

[@kungfew1396]

Sho Kosugi, Bruce Lee, Van Damme, these guys were all my version of John Wayne as a kid, I have a deep respect and admiration for all of them.

[@shawnbibbs8586]

SHO KOSUGI A LEGEND!

[@Eric-steele]

Thank you Mr Kosugi for all the entertainment you gave a young boy back in the 80s with your films you were my Rambo

[@CuteLesbo69]

I have always admired this man.

[@darkchild0075]

"Revenge of the Ninja" started it all for me. Sho Kosugi, YOU ROCK!

[@diegos6516]

Mi héroe cuando era chico, lo pude conocer cuando vino al pre estreno de una película en Argentina- las 9 muertes de un ninja- le di la mano y me regaló una foto autografiada que aún guardo !!

[@ericmartin9094]

You definitely did and if I may, totally proved that you are the 1 and only TRUE NINJA WARRIOR 🙏

[@davidwalker7565]

It's because of this man is why I became interested in ninjitsu

[@franciscomorales8871]

All his ninja movies are the best he should came back make more movies 🎥 he great actor and very good one.....

[@stevengordon2145]

What a great watch. Thank you sho

[@mikieson]

LEGEND!!!!!

[@HuyPham-io4vu]

Still the original ninja! He’s still so Awesome!

[@thomassadler7116]

Definitely grew up watching Sho loved his movies.

[@Captainnationalexpress247]

Happy Birthday to the Agent of Missionary Shogun. Represent from [Nippon] Tokyo, Empire of Japan. Sho Kosugi. A man who has the Art of Invisibility and the atomizing strength of the warrior is here to prove himself to be the outstanding event that no one shall have what ti takes to outsmart him and his ninja skill in the adventure of Assassins Master Quest. Sho Kosugi make incredible impact to be amazing in many events that makes him 100% famous for the Emperor Shogun which admire his judgment to be a Martial Arts Hero.

[@alexrain1188]

To think my hero wanted to commit suicide. In so glad he lived and inspired me so much. He may have failed early on, but he is still a conqueror. I saw his Revenge of the Ninja movie and dreamed of being a ninja. Now I'm a Fifth DAN in Bujinkan ninjutsu. When he says that the first time he wore his ninja mask, he saw himself as he was 5 years old. I know how amazing that is, to look back and say to your 5 year old self, you made it.

[@stephenalishaso]

Only a ninja can stop a ninja mr .sho is so awesome

[@itsallgood1972]

This man is THE MOLD for every movie Ninja. Both master, and legend.

[@KevyNova]

I never did study martial arts (music was my passion) but I LOVED his movies growing up. I probably watched Revenge Of The Ninja 100 times and I still watch it whenever I can.

[@woszkar]

I first saw Revenge of the Ninja when I was 4 years old. I love it to this day!

[@malikozipek4833]

He is and was one of the best Ninjas

[@samuraiguineapig]

Thanks for sharing this, he literally shaped my movie viewing in the 80´s and even now i still collect HD releases to see them in full quality.

[@shameemevans4413]

The Chinese sent The dragon(Enter The Dragon)...The Japanese sent The Ninja(Enter The Ninja)...The Ninja Still Lives!

[@MsLH208]

Sho is &always will b a BADAZZ!!

[@vernstevenson7129]

I grew up with Revenge Of The Ninja & Ninja 3 Domination. You’re my master Sho. Much love

[@obynoomere1280]

Sho Kosugi, absolutely legendary

[@Abdullah-tu9mo]

the Legend him self ^_^