Richard Kim (karate)
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| Richard Kim | |
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| Born | November 17, 1917 Okinawan Kobudo Shōrinji-ryū Karate[1] Daito-ryu Aiki jujitsu Yi Quan Arakaki Ankichi Chao Hsu Lie Toyama Kanken Yabu Kentsu Yoshida Kotaro Mizuho Mutsu[3] Kenichi Sawai [citation needed] Tachibana Sensei Wang Xian Zhai[ dan |
| Notable students | Brian Ricci Cal Avila Richard Lee Raymond Castilonia Leroy M. Rodrigues[4] Patrick McCarthy Frank Gaviola Eileen Dennis [3] |
Richard Kim (November 17, 1917 – November 8, 2001) was an American martial artist. He was an instructor of various disciplines, including
Early life and career
Kim was born in
Teaching career
In 1959, Kim began teaching martial arts in San Francisco. He traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe teaching wherever he went. As well as teaching the physical aspects of the martial arts, Kim taught the philosophy, history, strategy, and spiritual aspects. He died on November 8, 2001.[citation needed]
Kim wrote a monthly column for Karate Illustrated magazine, and wrote a number of books including: The Weaponless Warriors, The Classical Man, and an instructional series on weaponry (
Kim's students continue through a number of organizations: the Kokusai Butokukai is the international organization that Richard Kim started as the Busen Butoku Kai. It is made up of Zen Bei Butoku Kai (founded by Richard Kim in 1959), Butoku Kai Canada, Butoku Kai France, Germany, Spain, Poland, Finland, and Scotland. The Bu Toku Do was founded by Don Warrener, a senior student of Richard Kim. The Zen Bei Butokukai International was also founded by two of Richard Kim's senior students, Brian Ricci and Frank Gaviola.
References
- ^ a b O'Sensei Richard Kim ~ Biography. zbbk.com
- ^ O'Sensei Richard Kim, His Life. Shimakarate.com. Retrieved on December 31, 2023.
- ^ The Hawaii Karate Seinenkai Salutes: Richard Kim. Seinenkai.com. Retrieved on November 3, 2015.
- ^ Leroy M. Rodrigues. 10th dan [1][2]. 1. shinkyushotokan.us 2. The lost & Forgotten Classical Okinawan Katas of Richard "Biggie" Kim's Shorinji Ryu Karate
- ^ Russell St. Hilaire. Raymond "Duke" Moore, 10th dan 1915–2003. stanford.edu
- ISBN 978-0-89750-041-8.
- ^ For a non-referenced and anecdotal biography of Richard Kim, see: Warrener, Don (2006). 20th Century Samurai (Martial Arts Masters).
- ^ For an anecdotal article on Richard Kim, see: Simon, Geraldine (1963). 20th Century Warriors: Prominent Men in the Oriental Fighting Arts.
- ^ Similar controversy and claims of exaggerated or false achievements followed Kim throughout his career. Eizo Shimabukuro (1964) Okinawa Karatedo Old Grandmaster Stories
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