André Bertel's Karate-Dō

This site is based on my daily practice of Shōtōkan Karate-Dō here in Ōita City, Japan. More than anything else, unlike the majority of other karate websites, this page is primarily dedicated to Budō Karate training itself; that is, Karate-Dō as a vehicle for holistic development.

Wednesday, 26 September 2007

Six Month Anniversary in Japan

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It is hard to believe that exactly six months ago today, we arrived back here! I'll therefore leave you with a picture, of beautiful Fu...
Monday, 24 September 2007

Fake karate certificates: how to distinguish fradulent karate diplomas

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The fake certificate sent to me (compare to Asai Sensei's writing below).  I've republished this article, which I originall...
Saturday, 22 September 2007

Jikan ga tobuyoni sugiru...

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'Jikan ga tobuyoni sugiru' literally translates into English as 'time goes so fast'. Amazingly, this coming Wednesday, Sep...
Sunday, 9 September 2007

Blog name change

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Naturally there are a lot of references to Asai sensei on this website, including private lessons, interviews, and other experiences I had ...
Sunday, 26 August 2007

Five months today!

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Oh yes... And I was just reminded by Mizuho that we've been back in Japan for five months today! Doesn't time fly! A quick hello, bi...

Memorial Training Report

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On August the 15th, like so many karateka around the world, I completed 'special training' in memory of Asai Tetsuhiko. Many people ...
Wednesday, 15 August 2007

TETSUHIKO ASAI MEMORIAL DAY

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On this very day, August 15th, last year, we lost Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei. As my karate teacher and friend, I miss Tetsuhiko Asai dearly. To...
Monday, 13 August 2007

Asai Sensei - The Professional Artist???

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In the lead up to Tetsuhiko Asai Memorial Day, I thought I'd share a little of Sensei's humour with you. ************************* ...
Sunday, 12 August 2007

Tetsuhiko Asai - Legendary Karate Master

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Just added to YouTube, is the complilation video, made for the Asai Sensei's Public Funeral. It has been uploaded in three parts. The li...
Friday, 10 August 2007

Some kyogi kumite clips of me on YouTube

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If you haven't seen these on YouTube, here are two clips of me competing. Although not the best, they are certainly better than nothing!...
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André Bertel is a Hachidan (8th Degree Black Belt) and A-Class International Instructor and Examiner in Shōtōkan Karate. He lives in the beautiful city of Ōita, Kyūshū, Japan. As a personal student of the legendary JKA Master, Asai Tetsuhiko Sensei, he is the Gijutsu-Chō (Technical Director) of the 国際空手道松濤館 (INTERNATIONAL KARATEDŌ SHŌTŌKAN—IKS). The IKS aims to pass on Traditional Budō/Bujutsu Karate in its purest form. He conducts a high-level instructor's program, and elite athletes training camp, in central Ōita City, which are both now world famous: due to the results achieved by participating renshusei/trainees. André Sensei has now trained for over 45 years and constantly in Japan since 1993. His daily self-training, firsthand learning from the very best instructors in the world, and overall experience is reflected on this blogsite. Welcome to André Bertel's Karate-Dō!
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