Contemporary · 1929–2004

Taiji Kase was one of the most important figures in bringing Shotokan karate to Europe, settling in France where he built a devoted following. Trained directly by both Gichin and Gigo Funakoshi as well as Masatoshi Nakayama, he represented a direct link to Shotokan's founders. His intense, combative approach to karate influenced generations of European practitioners.
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