We are very fortunate to be able to see kata demonstrated by Master Isao Obata, a direct student of Master Gichin Funakoshi, who claimed that his karate was almost pure Funakoshi karate. This footage belonged to Master Tabata, so we are indebted to him for keeping it safe. It is an invaluable historical resource. It makes me wonder what other old film footage there may be just waiting to be found.
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