![]() ![]() Tell us about him and why you appreciate him so. M.F.: You have spoken to us a lot about Sensei Okuyama Tadao, who we understand was, and still is, a very special person. At least once a week we had an instructor invited to the University of Senshu. ![]() Therefore, the education was not as generally understood, for we were influenced by several instructors. Once a week, in an official way, different instructors were invited, such as Funakoshi Gichin, Yoshitaka, Hironishi, Kawata, Okuyama, Hayashi, Uemura, Kubota and others. But also in addition to that, we also attended classes at the Karate University. Another instructor from whom I received classes was Hironishi Genshin. T.K.: We were members of the Shotokan-Dojo and officially the Shihan ( a high ranking Master) was Funakoshi Gichin and the second Shihan Funakoshi Yoshitaka (his son). M.F.: Who were Karate Masters or instructors from whom you received classes? That is, even though I cannot always be well, I can maintain an explosive power for a short space of time and then later recuperate myself and so on successively. ![]() That is why I decided to learn from my Seniors and to test the same things. Nevertheless, when he gave classes with his assistant, Sensei Takagi, Egami recovered his breathing in a special way and then he used to say, “Ok, now I am going to teach you”, and he would let them attack, he would apply defenses and counter attacks that were very fast and most of all very powerful. Sensei Egami was likewise very sick and had several surgeries, which among others things caused him to difficulty breathing. So while I was sick I also remembered the experience of Sensei Egami, one of my other Seniors, from whom I also received classes. The doctors had told me that it would be better to stop practicing and teaching Karate and that I should abandon it completely. That is the reason why during my recovery, I used to think about it and I decided to accept the challenge to show that with Karate you can overcome problems, including health problems. Even though he was sick and was spending most of the time in bed, at night he would put on my Karate uniform and he was strong and dynamic as if nothing had ever happened. In terms of my recuperation, it is important to keep in mind Yoshitaka Funakoshi´s experience. They did not know why, because according to them, this had to have happened during many years, and I should have noticed it, but I did not have any problem with my health. The doctors told me I had accumulated a lot of liquid in my lungs. T.K.: After I got over the worse part of my heart attack, I had a great surprise. M.F.: Could you tell us how did you confront Karate after you got sick? Martín Fernández Rincón, Albacete (Spain 2000) Having one is worth taking care of.Interviewing Sensei Taiji Kase 9º Dan of Shotokan Ryu Karate-do Typically, it takes the experience of teaching many students to produce a worthwhile Sensei. They forever hold to the way that is their life. They persist when there is no apparent reason, give while others take, and ask for no rewards save that of proficiency of mind and body. They also have your best interest at heart as you pursue your own studies of Karate.Īlthough they can adapt at will, the Sensei does not change even though outsiders may, as inward ideals and principles remain intact at all times. Your sensei is someone who has learned much from many years of intense training. You should respect your sensei and behave accordingly, listening carefully to his or her instructions and teachings. This is doubly true for a sensei of martial art such as Karate. Japanese teachers of math or social studies, for example, are expected not only to know about their subjects but also to lead exemplary personal lives, so that their students may look up to them. They are regarded as role models for their students in all aspects of life. In Japan, teachers are considered to be more than just instructors of a particular subject. The word is made up of two ideograms, sen, which means “ahead” or “precede,” and sei, which means “life.” Put together, they create a new word that means “one who is ahead of you in life.” Your sensei, your teacher, is your elder and is deserving of your respect. In your study of Karate, no one will be more important than your Teacher - your Sensei. ![]()
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