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YASUTSUNE AZATO
Karate Master
Okinawan Karate Master,
governor, military chief. Also known by the name Tonochi, Azato
trained under Sokon "Bushi" Matsumura.
Although he excelled in archery and swordsmanship, Azato was
also accredited with bringing even the best swordsman (carrying
katana) down with his bare hands. Azato also contributed to the
education of Master
Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of modern karate-do.
Azato advised
Funakoshi to "turn your hands and feet into swords".
He drilled him unmercifully in kata. Funakoshi was required to
practice a single kata for months before being allowed to move
onto another kata. Azato told his student "the secret of
victory is to know yourself and your opponent through careful
preparation and observation." This way you will never be
caught off guard.
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