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JAPAN’S LIVING LEGEND DIES AT 80
(Los Angeles, CA)
The International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) is in mourning today following the passing of their
President and Chairman, Hidetaka Nishiyama at the age of 80. Mr. Nishiyama was a world renowned karate
master well known for his steadfast dedication to the preservation and protection of the Martial Art of
Traditional Karate.
“Mr. Nishiyama passed away peacefully following his struggle with cancer”, a family spokesperson said.
Mr. Nishiyama dedicated his life to the Budo principles on which his beloved Martial Art of Traditional Karate
is based. As a Charter Member of the Japan Karate Association and founding President of the Japan Karate
Association International of America and the International Traditional Karate Federation, his influence on the
modern day practice of Traditional Karate is unparalleled.
“He was truly one of a kind”, said Acting ITKF Chairman, Rick Jorgensen. “He has greatly influenced and
impacted the lives of those who practice Traditional Karate.”
“His vision was very broad. It included people of all ages and all styles of karate”, said Jorgensen. “Sensei
Nishiyama strongly held the belief that the Martial Art of Traditional Karate was a path of self development.
School children, adults and seniors can use the principles of Traditional Karate to achieve their highest
potential through the human development of mind, body and spirit. In the last years of his life, he created a
system of training these Budo principles for the use in all styles of karate. He believed that creation of a
universal system for self development through Budo training was his greatest achievement. He left the ITKF
with that treasure of knowledge.”
“It is now up to the ITKF to ensure Sensei Nishiyama’s life work carries on and that we are unwavering in our
commitment to preserve for future generations the Budo principles of the Martial Art that he saw as the
necessary underpinnings for those who practice Traditional Karate”.
(Los Angeles, CA)
The International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF) is in mourning today following the passing of their
President and Chairman, Hidetaka Nishiyama at the age of 80. Mr. Nishiyama was a world renowned karate
master well known for his steadfast dedication to the preservation and protection of the Martial Art of
Traditional Karate.
“Mr. Nishiyama passed away peacefully following his struggle with cancer”, a family spokesperson said.
Mr. Nishiyama dedicated his life to the Budo principles on which his beloved Martial Art of Traditional Karate
is based. As a Charter Member of the Japan Karate Association and founding President of the Japan Karate
Association International of America and the International Traditional Karate Federation, his influence on the
modern day practice of Traditional Karate is unparalleled.
“He was truly one of a kind”, said Acting ITKF Chairman, Rick Jorgensen. “He has greatly influenced and
impacted the lives of those who practice Traditional Karate.”
“His vision was very broad. It included people of all ages and all styles of karate”, said Jorgensen. “Sensei
Nishiyama strongly held the belief that the Martial Art of Traditional Karate was a path of self development.
School children, adults and seniors can use the principles of Traditional Karate to achieve their highest
potential through the human development of mind, body and spirit. In the last years of his life, he created a
system of training these Budo principles for the use in all styles of karate. He believed that creation of a
universal system for self development through Budo training was his greatest achievement. He left the ITKF
with that treasure of knowledge.”
“It is now up to the ITKF to ensure Sensei Nishiyama’s life work carries on and that we are unwavering in our
commitment to preserve for future generations the Budo principles of the Martial Art that he saw as the
necessary underpinnings for those who practice Traditional Karate”.