Shihan Akira Masuda and his smashing kicks

On March 1991, Shihan Akira Masuda achieved the remarkable feat of completing a 100-man kumite under the supervision of Sosai Mas Oyama. This is an impressive accomplishment that demonstrates his dedication to martial arts and discipline. He was a formidable athlete in Kyokushin All Japan Tournaments, having defeated renowned competitors such as Michel Wedel, Gerard Gordeau, and Michael Thompson. Unfortunately, he lost to Andy Hug during one of his matches; however, the fight left Hug unable to walk afterward. In 1990, he achieved a major accomplishment by winning gold in the 22nd All Japan Kyokushin Tournament. The following year, he placed second in the 5th World Karate Tournament. These successes cemented his place as one of the top martial artists of his time. Masuda Shihan of Kyokushin Kaikan Masuda Dojo. In 2007, he published "Freestyle Karate" and in 2009, the book "Masuda Akira - Go, Budojin toshite Ikiru". He has also authored two books on Kata that are widely read by martial arts practitioners around the world Some of his tournament results include: 14th All Japan - 1982, 8th place 15th All Japan - 1983, 5th place 17th All Japan, 1985, 3rd place 18th All Japan, 1986, 2nd place 21st All Japan, 1989, 4th place 22nd All Japan, 1990, 1st place KWUnion © Official website: https://www.kwunion.com Follow us on social networks: Facebook:   / kwunion   Twitter:   / kwunion   Instagram:   / kwunion