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“Don't think that any one technique is the end. there is no end. There is no perfect technique. Just when you think you've got them, you're dead because you didn't.”

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Masaaki Hatsumi
Masaaki Hatsumi

Masaaki Hatsumi is a Japanese martial artist born on December 2, 1931. He is known for his profound expertise in the field of Japanese martial arts, particularly for establishing and teaching at Bujinkan Dojo. Details about his life, achievements, and impact are limited. more

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