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“Nature is your friend; it helps you to win. Your enemy will have unnatural movement, therefore you will be able to know what he is going to do before he does it.”

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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