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“You are not punching them; it is your going into kamae that punches them.”

Quote by Masaaki Hatsumi

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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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