Nishiyama Hidetaka memorial - Nov. 30, 2008

[JohnASE]

For those who haven't heard, Nishiyama Sensei passed away on November 10, 2008, following a battle with cancer. He was one of Shotokan's all time great senseis and will be sorely missed.

His memorial has been scheduled for November 30 at Hompa Hongwanji Temple in L.A.'s Little Tokyo. I've heard rumors of a separate event for karateka, as not everyone who wants to attend would be able to fit in the temple. People are expected to fly in from all over the world to pay their respects.

The ITKF website has links to the press release for his passing and his memorial service announcement.

http://www.itkf.org/

[bushido_man96]

RIP

[Killer Miller]

Wow, I was wondering when this day would come. He was My Sensei for Many, Many years. He will definately bring to close one of the few great instructors left for traditional karate. There was no training like Nishiyama's training - second to none for sure.

He was a great man, person, and had a wonderful family. My most sincere condolences go to Nishiyama Sensei's family. I will have to make sure I get down to the Memorial and pay my respects.

- Killer Miller -

[pers]

Wow, I was wondering when this day would come. He was My Sensei for Many, Many years. He will definately bring to close one of the few great instructors left for traditional karate. There was no training like Nishiyama's training - second to none for sure.

He was a great man, person, and had a wonderful family. My most sincere condolences go to Nishiyama Sensei's family. I will have to make sure I get down to the Memorial and pay my respects.

- Killer Miller -

My condolences to you and all his students and his family ,Shotokan world lost a great master . RIP

[sensei8]

Wow, I was wondering when this day would come. He was My Sensei for Many, Many years. He will definately bring to close one of the few great instructors left for traditional karate. There was no training like Nishiyama's training - second to none for sure.

He was a great man, person, and had a wonderful family. My most sincere condolences go to Nishiyama Sensei's family. I will have to make sure I get down to the Memorial and pay my respects.

- Killer Miller -

My condolences to you and all his students and his family ,Shotokan world lost a great master . RIP

The entire world, not just Shotokan, has lost a great Martial Artist!

RIP!

Edited November 29, 2008 by sensei8

[Patrick]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[Kuma]

I literally had his book "Karate: The Art of Empty Hand Fighting" sitting right next to me when I read this (moreso because the wife and I are still unpacking) but that is sad to hear. His book was one of the first influences on me to gain interest in karate. RIP to a truly great individual.

[Killer Miller]

Yea, I have his book that he signed for me when having dinner with him one night.

- Killer -

[Kuma]

*burns with jealousy*

[Shoto4Life]

RIP - :'[ - I missed his last local seminar. I was gonna get a pic and have him sign my book as well.