Karate Illustrated, We Remember Kaicho Takayuki Yamazaki

From the archives of Karate Illustrated, we remember Kaicho Takayuki Yamazaki – a martial arts pioneer whose influence reached far beyond the dojo. A 9th-degree black belt, internationally respected sensei and martial arts leader, Yamazaki was part of a generation that helped introduce and establish karate in America alongside legends such as Fumio Demura, Chuck Norris and Dan Ivan.