Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Shimabuku Tatsuo in Pittsburgh

 

I believe this was filmed in the Pittsburgh or Ohio area, in the early 1966. Master Shimabuku is seen doing several sections Isshin-Ryu kata. None of the kata are complete.

Tatsuo Shimabuku Isshin-Ryu Karate Rare 1960's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oVDB9zxhqk&t=121s




 

I believe this was filmed in the Pittsburgh or Ohio area. Master Shimabuku is seen doing several sections of different Isshin-Ryu kata. None of the kata are ...

 

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Gene Powell

 in Pittsburgh he had three sai's and on band new gym floor he threw one sai into new wood floor as part of kata, most never knew of this but it was on his first visit to Harry G. Smiths Pittsburgh Dojo the event was held in local high school gym

 

Andy Sloane

The Master's visit to Pittsburgh (and briefly to Canada) was September through November 1964. The Master's visit to Tacoma, Knoxville, Cleveland, Jersey City, and New York was October through December 1966, Dan Jason Price.

 

Dan Jason Price

Sensei Sloane, I was there in Pittsburgh (1964) watching as a 8 year old (2-3 x a week); and their dojo was near my uncle's home. I was hooked ever since.


 

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