Jiggy9 Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 No one can teach you better than yourself Shotokan Karate Black Belt ==Defend the path of Truth== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashi Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Interesting topic... Well this is a tough question due to the fact it gets very blurred by personal preference, but I had the pleasure of studying breifly under Sensei Okazaki and Sensei John McCleary who were both brilliant instructors in Shotokan. I have seen Sensei Obata from Aikido brilliantly teach unfortunately never had the opportunity to study under him but was able to sit in a couple of classes. In Tang Soo Do Master Fred Scott or Master Hwang Kee. Hmm I think I could probably name more but those are the ones that come to mind in traditional styles. Oh one more I forgot about SL Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveking63 Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 I can"t understand Funikoshi being a fav sensie unless you actually trained under him. He blessed us with Shotokan karate but you need to train with someone to really apreciate them. Bruce Lee is my hero, but the most inspirational person I have trained with is Dan Innosanto .To be in the company of the man was just awesome , he has real humility and generosity, something found only in truly genuine martial artists. 2nd Dan Black Belt Karate 1st Dan BrithaiCardio Kickboxing Coach and Professional fitness trainer based in Cambridgeshire England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousOne Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 Sasaki and Kanazawa both 10th Dans and Sims 9th Dan 7th Dan ChidokaiA true combat warrior has to be hard as nails in mind, body and soul. Warriors are action takers and not action fakers. If you are cruising, make time for losing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronryu Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 Well besides my Sensei Shihan Williams Gene it would have to be Hanshi Higiaonna Morio from the goju ryu style he is jsut the most knowledge and humble man i have meet besides the imediate Sensei that i train under . I have been blessed with finding the most sell trained and knowledgeable people on kata and bunkai and general history of the style . _________________ Karate is not a sport , it is a way of life . Shodan Motobu ha Shi-to ryu karate Katsu ryu kempo Ryukyu kobudo [ This Message was edited by: ronryu on 2002-03-12 16:54 ] Karate is not a sport , it is a way of life .Sandan Motobu ha Shi-to ryu karate Katsu ryu kempo Ryukyu kobudo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinninggumby Posted March 13, 2002 Share Posted March 13, 2002 The point has already been made that being a competent practitioner and being a competent teacher are two different things. But is this really true? Do you feel that somebody really is (or deserves the title of) a master or really knows his/her stuff if they are unable to relate or pass on his knowledge from a variety of different angles? It would seem to me that a true master or competent practitioner who truly understands his/her art would have no trouble teaching or providing effective guidance to his/her students. IMHO there is more to being a master in karate, kung fu, tkd, whatever art, besides engraining all the techniques into muscle memory and turning them into natural reaction or movement. What do u guys think? [ This Message was edited by: spinninggumby on 2002-03-12 19:21 ] 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbutt Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 Sensei Ohshima, Shihan of SKA. He is one of the most amazing men you will ever meet in your life and a direct pupil of Master Funakoshi. DanielShodan with Shotokan Karate of America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempo_Dude Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 I think Yahara, not too sure. Im only in Black belt. I haven't passed Sensei. but i agree with Yahara! Kempo dude says: Stand up show me what you got, im black belter in kempo, im a Kempo champ. lets see who will win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerspirit Posted June 17, 2003 Share Posted June 17, 2003 SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM.WELL FROM WHO I TRAINED WITH YAHARA,ENOEDA,OSAKA AND TANAKA ARE MY LEGENDS. OF COURSE MY OWN SENSEI "SENSEI KEOHANE" Impossible is not a fact, It's an opinion!Shotokan-Nidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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