My friend and senpai Brian Toomey Sensei (7th Dan) came to Oita. Brian Sensei is a direct student of Kato Sadashige Sensei and my teacher Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei, so it was a great catch up after many years.
Brian Sensei is not only a serious karateka but also a really lovely guy. He is working hard to preserve Asai Sensei and Kato Sensei's legacy. Literally, Ireland is lucky to have him.
Initially blocked by a typhoon he finally made it down from Yokohama.
We covered Kakuyoku. Hangetsu, and the first section of Maizuru Dai. Brian Sensei also showed me the Dai-Ken kata of Asai Sensei, which I was never taught. Brian Sensei explained that they are pre-Heian Shodan kata. After that we had a great time hanging out. Overall, a wonderful time.
Big thanks Brian Sensei.
OSU, AB.
© André Bertel. Oita City, Japan (2024).
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