The Legend of Karate Hirokazu Kanazawa (Tribute)

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Hirokazu Kanazawa (金澤 弘和, Kanazawa Hirokazu, 3 May 1931 - 8 December 2019) was a Japanese teacher of Shotokan karate. He was the Chief instructor and President of the Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation, an organisation he founded after he left the Japan Karate Association (JKA). Kanazawa was ranked 10th dan in karate
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[@mickrick960]

A true Samurai, who lived and taught true Karate. He will be sorely missed for many years. Oss Shihan Kanazawa thank you. 🙇

[@justinstuart8382]

When did he die?

[@Rodney221976]

Read the paragraph under the video clip!

[@chrismcallister3355]

He autographed his shotokan books for me. Met him at my friends house in 1987

[@mickrick960]

@@chrismcallister3355 that is fantastic, that must of been a great moment, I bet they've got the pride of place

[@chrismcallister3355]

They certainly have

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

Had the privilege of training with this great inspirational man on many occasions. My fondest memory is of him walking the line as we trained, he came to me and paused, looking at me he said 'text book' I have never felt more proud in my life. He will be sorely missed but his legacy will live on. Oss Sensei.

[@rxj0765]

What an honor. That must have felt amazing to hear that coming straight from him :)

[@waaagh3203]

Was he saying your technique was text book, or you needed to invest in a karate text book to better your technique?

[@josephcattano6150]

Trained with him in Wiesbaden Germany in 1969. At that time he was with JKA. Incredible experience that I will never forget.

[@Joejoe-se5ke]

This man was so loved and respected by many..rest in peace great master 🙏🕊

[@souban2008]

My whole heartedly respect and love for him from India.

[@jamesdspaderf2883]

I had the deep honor, one time, to be taught by Kanazawa Sensei, during his visit to a remote village in Lincolnshire, UK. As a twenty year old brown belt I was awestruck to be in the presence of a legend. As a 58 year old man I am still awestruck. Domo Arigato Sensei.

[@henryod65]

Trained under him many times. An absolute gentleman warrior. A true Samurai. Interestingly he remained JKA to his boots despite being the founder and leader of SKI. He was so open to different styles and influences. He even incorporated kundalini yoga practice into his training. A legend and a genius. Oss Shihan

[@Lola-ct3iw]

Mr. Kanazawa shall be very much missed. He has been a true contributor to the Ancient Art. We are more than grateful as well as privileged to have benefitted by his selfless instruction and guidance. He is assured his rightful place in history. We honor his memory and he shall always remain present in our hearts and minds. Thank you, Mr. K.

[@taffyddu]

A wonderful man. I trained with this gentleman in various locations in the UK. Respect and thank you Sensei. An absolute privilege to have known you.

[@pedromontes2879]

Rest in peace Sensei, your legacy is immortal, just like karate, just like your soul! Oss!

[@andrewm2399]

When did he die?

[@pedromontes2879]

@@andrewm2399 Unfortunately he passed away in December 8th 2019.

[@pedromontes2879]

@@andrewm2399 i met him when a was 6 year old, he was the tallest Japanese i ever seen and the strongest warrior, he impressed me when he beated 5 or 6 black belt. He was like a tiger. His son is like he used to be, impressive and strong. Greetings from Chihuahua Mexico

[@andrewm2399]

@@pedromontes2879 thanks. I also met him when I was a kid My father was chairman of the Irish shotokan socoety. He had huge respect for the guy. R.i.p

[@khamariblair4898]

My favorite Shotokan Master.

[@bajuszpal172]

Dear Sir, Many thanks Sir, for posting this video on Master Kanazawa. May he rest in peace for all the good he had done for Karate and mankind. Paul,67, retired instructor of Karate.

[@laithal-janabi9345]

I feel so emotional watching this wonderful tribute video, thanks for sharing. Legend is a word used too loosely these days but totally appropriate for O-Sensei Hirokazu Kanazawa. A pioneer who helped launch Shotokan Karate globally and who I had the honour of being taught by in HK in 1999. My Sensei, Dr. Clive Layton wrote his biography and when I mentioned I was his student visiting from London he broke into his famous smile and warmly shook my hand. A gentleman who "walked the walk" RIP and Oss !

[@nalinimacnab]

I had the privilege of training with and hosting this amazing man many times. My favorite moments were not his absolute mastery on the floor, which was undeniable, but his sense of humour, his humanity, and his palpable sense of giving to life. May he find honor and grace in his onward journey.

[@PSUK]

I had the great privilege and honour to train under both Senseis Kanazawa & Enoeda. Two true gentleman warriors.

[@wtkc-karatekickboxingteam1947]

He is great. He gives his whole life to Shotokan karate. It's awesome to have him with us. I salute. I am a Shotokan karat practitioner.

[@sportsforever10]

Oss

[@jean-lucverbruggen6483]

RIP senseï ! I was a karatéka practioner in Belgium since end of the seventies. oss

[@rickmcgibbon6290]

I, like many of you, had the honor of training with this true Master. His technique was as perfect as humanly possible, but what struck me the most was his true humility and his absolute caring for his students growth in the study of Shotokan Karate. Oss ! Sensei

[@jorgarndt7525]

Ein großer Meister!! Ein Vorbild für den Weg des traditionellen Karate. Wir sind verpflichtet, diesen Weg des Karate weiterzugeben. Oss

[@dr.s.p.]

As the last surviving exponent of the founder Funokoshi, his disciples will continue the legacy. Such dedication is monumental in this continuation and is shown in the comments of this video. I learned so much over the years and at 70 years old now “somewhat” understand this depth of his “real” teaching. Never stop learning and search the inner side of this martial art as the search never ends....

[@frankkaiser7981]

Karate will never be the same. We lost a great Master, a true Samurai, a great teacher. Oss!!!

[@randys5435]

Gone but not and never will be forgotten, Hapki

[@mongo1228]

I not only had the honour of training under the man but grading for my first Dan under him, he was a fountain of knowledge and a true gentleman, sadly missed 😢😢

[@alexwitzaney9018]

Although I never had the honor of training in any of his classes, Kanazawa Sensei was an inspiration to my study of martial arts. Rest in Peace Sensei. Your legacy will live on.

[@robertbassa9320]

RIP Sensei!

[@williamavery9185]

In the 70s i would attend the shotokan honbu in nottingham uk. He was there with his best students and gave us so much. A great man.

[@stevenn7]

I’m so sad I couldn’t train with master sensei Kanazawa ever. But He was an absolute legend. These days I have the honor to train with his son Sensei Kancho Kanazawa and it’s such a blessing for me. -Shotokan Karate Oss 🥋🥋⚡️

[@stephenlaing1738]

I trained with him in the 70s...I.had to stop through injury... Pity... A truly great man.

[@carlosmata1467]

Amazing tribute to a legend. Thank you.

[@DIVERBLOKE1]

I trained under him many years ago. He did our gradings. The demos with Sensie Asano were amazing. He autographed his book for me. RIP Sensie Kanazawa.

[@eddieharten2221]

Trained with him in Dunblane many years ago he had this great presence and I has the great honour to demonstrate with him for most of the day the ledgend so often over used but not for this great man R. I. P. Sensei

[@wchphoto]

I was invited to train with him for a week when he was on a US tour, sometime in the 80's and it was at Dennis Loeb's studio in Hawthorne (?), CA. What an incredible honor! Rest in Peace!

[@kingbatory9420]

It would be nice to mention that he won All Japan Karate Championship, the very first one - in 1957...with a broken arm against Mikami sensei (I think) ... That was amazing on its own... My Japanese sensei from JKA/JKS, Masayoshi Katayama (R.I.P) , always said that Kanazawa and Asai senseis were the Pioneers and Giants of Modern Karate... even though they didn`t like each other too much... :)

[@niederplay4030]

Thank you Kanazawa for all the things you do. US

[@angelkalchev1666]

Rest in peace, sensei in the dojo of the heaven!!!

[@elbudoka459]

Todo un señor del Shotokan.

[@philmusicien7807]

Merci pour cette belle video , respect à cet homme qui a partagé son chemin du karaté ,il fait parti de nos sages,Tu seras toujours là...A nous aider.Merci Sensei. Philippe France.

[@ABDULSALAM-ef5dc]

A KARATE GENIUS WHO HAD A RARE TALENT

[@alberthippert583]

Really miss Kanazawa sensei, R.I.P.

[@hydameca5828]

Japanis samuray,legend-R.I.P...

[@hughgraham6587]

A karate master of blessed memory. Oss!

[@jamessteadman9781]

My sensei passed away last year. My father trained under this grandfather Of the most important of life. Now I pass it on to my Son

[@Ge-o]

I trained with Sensei Kanazawa a few times. I never really believed in the spirituality of karate, a punch was a punch a kick was a kick and it was blood and sweat. The only person I ever trained with that made me feel different was him. He was in his 60s i guess then, but even then he seemed magical he seemed very different. I know I probably havnt explained how I felt very well.

[@velifirtina4523]

Sensei KANAZAWA war in den 80er Jahren mein Bundestrainer

[@mapasdoacaso]

Thanks from Brazilian Amazon region, oss!

[@looqischmidt536]

He was a true Shotokan karate icon and thank you for your great work for karate. R.I.P. Shihan Kanazawa.

[@phongthanhluu-ne6hq]

Best shotokan karate😊

[@baranyavuz4730]

RIP, the great master. I am very lucky to have participated your seminars two times in my life.

[@GodsVibes]

Rest in peace Sensei. In 1977 I was 17 years old and you gave me my white belt and it changed my life forever. I still practice Karate Physically and Spiritually.

[@felipecorrieri6714]

Magnífico , é a arte marcial mais incrível que existe

[@omshrestha3800]

Oss. It reminds me while I had been trained with Late Soke Hirokazu kanazawa.

[@MatSpeedle]

Throughout all of my Karata Training, I always turn to Sihan Kanazawa's Kata videos. The gold standard as far as I'm concerned and it's helped me so much. Thankfully in this way he still teaches thousands of us to this day! OSS!

[@Kaywidavee]

I just realised that this guy was one of the founders of my karate club

[@rodericksibelius8472]

One of the Great Grand Masters of Pure Japanese Karate who touched, influenced millions all martial arts practitioners over the world.

[@jannafilla7400]

Rest in peace, Soke Kanazawa.🍀🙇 Oss.

[@omegaknight01]

Ossss!!! RIP legend.

[@mikemckinney9276]

Kanatawa Shihan, eternal remembered true legend (with deepest respect...)...!.¡!

[@josecosta2484]

Rest in peace oss

[@NiltonCPires]

É com profundo pesar que me despeço do senhor, sensei. Sem palavras aqui desse lado.. Thank you, dear Sensei! Rest in peace! Oss

[@didierhervieux489]

Il a entraîné le clubs où j'ai débuté, pendant une année entière, impossible d'oublier un tel maître oss senseï

[@fromtheotherendoftheuniverse]

Низкий поклон Великому Мастеру! Осу!

[@savvasperisanidis]

Oss Sensei. My 1 and 2 dan examiner. What an honour 🎖

[@cmb5489]

forever in my thoughts, Seasons greetings my friend

[@BaradielS]

GREAT MASTER !!!

[@subhajitmukherjee6836]

My first love about karate too c this person..love you kanazawa

[@lasse1187]

A great man

[@veselinstankovic8657]

Respect. Oss dear Sensei

[@vernonnilesjr7910]

R.i.p sir your student's won't never 4get u ous💪👍🙏👊🥋🥋🥋

[@jaishreeasokan1611]

Real shotokan 💯

[@mixc8]

I didnt know Sensi Kanazawa has passed on, OSU Sensi Kanazawa a great master!

[@linagouza6356]

He's an amazing Master !Oss🙏🙏🙏

[@gilbertocornejo3653]

Gran maestro mis respetos

[@clFer777]

A real sensei

[@leoncella83]

Thank you Sensei, rest in peace. Osu

[@evilasiosimoesbarbosa2554]

Great Sensei!!!! Oss....

[@ПорфирийПетрович-м8ж]

尊敬

[@hernanbarreido3626]

Un grande del karate, paz en su tumba....

Ich hatte einmal die Möglichkeit während eines Wochenendseminars unter ihm zu trainieren. Diese Ausstrahlung, welche von ihm ausging, ist unbeschreiblich.

[@John-ob7dh]

I attended 2 training courses in London 12/5/75 and 8/9/75 Kanazawa.Enoeda.kawasoe.ochi.Tomita. I learned a lot in those 2 separate 2 week courses .When I went back to my regular dojo a couple of guys said to me I had leaped foreward in improvement. Shame to hear Kanazawa has gone along with Enoeda .( my grading card is all the way through with Enoeda to 1st degree Brown belt .Although I am now 78 I hope if in have to defend myself I will remember some of what I learned from these great instructors all those years ago .R.I.P Sensei.

[@vitorninja1]

Osuuuuuu I never forget you Master! 🌹

[@goranglucina3027]

Kanazawa Hirokazu Soke was an immense Shotokan Karate Grand Master, our condolences. His Spirit and Karate Legacy will be remembered and for those who have trained with him we will be connected to him for eternity . SKIF NZ .

[@andrewfall2691]

ONLY THE BEST

[@normalbuerger]

Guter Mann! 🙂 r. i. p. 🌻

[@MeinGoobbyXI]

I Heard he was Taught By Gichin Funokoshi the Inventor of Shotokan Style. RIP Sensei

[@nelycobol3808]

I love shotokan!

[@janeneshallenberger5342]

Respect! sorry for your loss

[@brucelevine6517]

The loss is the worlds loss not his

[@otakutheweeaboo]

Oh that shotokan kata man

[@elbudoka459]

El Gran Maestro Kanazawa supo conservar y transmitir la filosofía de O Sensei Funakoshi, el auténtico espíritu del Karate Do.

[@Brandon123456magine]

Requiescat in pacem Hirokazu Kanazawa sensei😇

[@brucelevine6517]

I dint know what to say it is a reminder of my own mortality All the greats have passed .Thankfully his technique and philosophy are memorialized on photo and video .todays young J.K.A karatekas cant hold a candle to his knowladge

[@LuongDinhHaiTV]

Rất ấn tượng

[@albertkazemian603]

Rest in peace senssei OSS

[@lucabarbati537]

Onore e rispetto al maestro kanazawa

[@cmb5489]

Pleasure meeting you in person, True gentleman

[@bouabidmiloud9441]

رحمه الله

[@petergrman3205]

I seen Kanazawa vs Enoeda fight felt like Kanazawa own Enoeda

[@pasqualetondo6405]

Era la perfezione del karate OSS! R.i.p

[@shotokan898]

OSS!!!

[@jannafilla7400]

🙏🙇

[@taherabadi.m8130]

استاد بزرگ ما

[@hisvoiceremasteredrecords]

Domo Arigatou, Sensei.