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Fumio Demura (出村 文男, Demura Fumio, September 15, 1938 – April 24, 2023) was a Japanese karateka and kobudoka, based in the United States since the mid-1960s. [2] [3] A 9th dan in Shitō-ryū karate, [3] he was Pat Morita 's martial arts stunt double in the first, third and fourth Karate Kid films, and was one of the inspirations for ...
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Mar 20, 2024 · Mar 20. 6 min read. Fumio Demura: The Life of a Legend. Updated: Mar 28. by Christopher Cockrell. The word "legend" conjures up images of larger-than-life figures who have performed unbelievable feats over the years. In the realm of martial arts, certain names immediately come to mind: Miyamoto Musashi, Mas Oyama, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris.
I was fortunate enough to catch Demura sensei for a couple of questions recently – about Karate, life, Hollywood, fears and future. This article is the result. Not surprisingly, Demura sensei, who is a strict traditionalist, considers basics to be the most important thing when it comes to mastering Karate.
Aug 6, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Shihan Fumio Demura, one of the most respected karate masters and the stunt double for Pat Morita in The Karate Kid. Read his stories about overcoming discrimination, working with Wesley Snipes and Scott Adkins, and his role in The Real Miyagi documentary.
DEMURA, FUMIO (1940- ) Japanese-American karate instructor, weapons expert, and performer. A former All Japan Karate Champion, Demura immigrated to the U.S. in 1965. He was named to the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1969 as “Karate Instructor of the Year” and was also named by that publication as the 1975 “Martial Artist of the Year.”
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May 5, 2023 · Fumio Demura, who was the stunt double and inspiration for Mr Miyagi in The Karate Kid, passed away at 84. He was a karate master, author and WKF ambassador who popularised martial arts through films and books.
