Bassai Sho Sensei Kawasoe
Sensei Kawasoe reacting to Sensei Naito's Ashi Barai with a Tobi Mawashi
Geri
Sensei Kawasoe's jodan mawashi geri on Sensei Franco
Sensei Kawasoe age uke against Sensei Franco's oizuki
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“I am lucky to
have good karate. But I am lucky to have good students to carry it forward.
My wish is to leave something worthwhile behind for everyone. My life
is then complete.”
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Born in 1945 and resident in Britain since 1974.
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Started martial arts in Judo at the age of 15.
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First instructor in Karate was Sensei Tsuyama, now Technical Director
of the Japan Karate Federation.
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First at High School and subsequentely at the Takushoku University,
he continued to train with Sensei Tsuyama, 6 days per week, 3 hours
a day for 4 years.
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Praised by Nakayama Sensei upon graduating as a JKA instructor:
“Through his mastery of karate basics he has come to reach
a level few achieve. His technique inspires all who see it, to strive
for the ideals of Shotokan Karate.”
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Dedicated to tradition, quality and manners.
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The demands he makes of himself are inimitable.
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He promotes Shotokan Karate all over the globe.
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He is now 8th Dan, co-founder of the World Shotokan Institute and
Technical Director in the International Traditional Karate Federation,
with Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama.
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