Tetsuhiko asai biography
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The Life of Tetsuhiko Asai
Tetsuhiko Asai, azana(a name received upon reaching adulthood), was born on June 7 of the 10th year of the Showa era () as the first son of Tsunehiko Asai, a policeman, and Tsuneko, in a family of five boys and four girls.
When he was 12 years old, he entered a local karate dojo, and started his career as a karate practitioner.
He joined the judo club at high school, and reached the second dan rank, showing a remarkable talent for martial arts from boyhood.
Tetsuhiko asai biography
He began to lay the foundations of his higher karate techniques through training in judo and karate at this time.
Tetsuhiko Asai then came to Tokyo, attended Takushoku University, and became a central member of the karate club.
His lithe and agile physique allowed him to create many inimitable techniques, such as the "submarine", in which he passed under an opponent's kick and rapidly made his winning attack. Therefore, he gained much attention in the karate world.
In the 33rd year of the Showa e