Masatoshi Nakayama Sensei In this, our second post we look briefly on the life of Nakayama Masatoshi sensei (1913-1987). Nakayama sensei was an exceptional martial artist and ground-breaking thinker, who was instrumental in the development and popularization of Shotokan karate. Revolutionising karate tournaments, studying in China, helping to found and run the Japan Karate Association,…
Month: April 2023
Tetsuhiko Asai Sensei In this, the first of three posts, we look to briefly explore the linage of Shotokan Karate, working from our association, the JKS, back in time to Funakoshi Sensei – the founder of the Shotokan style. While the JKS is currently led by Kagawa Shihan, whose reputation and fame speaks for itself…