Yoshiyuki Osada Sensei Karate Journey

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Osada Sensei at the MIT T-Club Lounge

Osada Sensei visiting Boston 2022

I became vice chairman of All Japan University Karatedo Federation (JUKF) in 2018. One of my important goals was to promote global interactions amongst students. In order to achieve the goal, I got a support from Technical Collegiate Karatedo Federation (TCKF) who had strong bond with universities in Boston, and had tried to visit Boston in 2019. However, my plan had to be postponed due to the Corona pandemic.

In September, 2022, my plan was finally realized. It was my first visit to Boston. I have really enjoyed my stay in Boston, and I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Vazrik san, Cassiano san and many other student

I practiced Karate together with Vazrik san, Cassiano san and other students. I was very much impressed by your sincerity and seriousness for Karatedo. and I was convinced that what I had been trying to do was right and my goal could be achieved by having a strong bond with Karateka in Boston. As discussed with Vazrik san and Cassiano san in Plymouth, I am seeking the sprit of Karatedo, and my ultimate goal is to eliminate human conflicts through cultural interactions through Karatedo. I sincerely hope that Vazrik san and Cassiano san will spread the spirit of Karatedo as core members of MIT/Harvard Karatedo global hub.

I would like to share the following five elements of JUKF slogan. 1） 仁 (Jin）: Respect and caring for people 2 3 4 5 ） ） ） ） 義（Gi）: 礼（Rei) : 智（Chi) : 信（Shin): Not bound by selfish desire, Do what needs to be done Be considerate, respectful, and courteous of others Thoroughly understanding the truth Deepen friendship, Act in a way that people can trust you

Brief introduction of myself: 1955: Born in Okayama prefecture 1977: General manager of the Karatedo club of Osaka university of Economics and Law 1991: Visited Los Angeles as a member of Kansai University Federation (KUKF) approximately 50 university members (students and instructors) 2015: Chairman of Kansai University KUKF 2018: Vice chairman of All Japan University Karatedo Federation (JUKF*)

＊JUKF: - Organized from 9 federations (8 regional and 1 technical universities) - Approximately 200 universities members

＊KUKF. - 41 Universities members, the largest regional federation of JUKF

Osada Sensei Karate Demonstration in Peru in early 2000s Osada Sensei with the Japanese Ambassador in Peru