Katyusuki Fukatoshi had enduring impact on world of karate: Rao
Jamshedpur, Sept 5: The first death anniversary of Grand Master, Supreme Hanshi Katyusuki Fukatoshi, 10th Dan, Black Belt was observed at JRD Tata Sports Complex on Tuesday, September 5.
Karate enthusiasts from across the region, accompanied by their parents, gathered to pay their heartfelt homage to this legendary figure.
Steel City karate coach L. Nageshwar Rao and Niraj Kumar paid homage to Grand Master.
The day was observed across India with karatekas remembering Katyusuki Fukatoshi
Fukatoshi 10th Dan, Black Belt passed away in September last year.
Born in Tokyo on 16th September, 1940, Katyusuki Fukatoshi visited Jamshedpur in the year 2010 and Ranchi in 2015 to attend karate tournament and training camps.
During his visit to Jamshedpur, Grand Master imparted advance training and master tips to the karatekas.
Nageshwar Rao, the esteemed Steel City karate coach, fondly reminisced about Fukatoshi, highlighting the enduring impact he had on the world of karate.
“His teachings and legacy continue to inspire karatekas, both in Jamshedpur and across India, as they strive to uphold his principles and dedication to the sport he loved dearly, added Rao.
He informed that Katyusuki Fukatoshi also gave Black Belt Certificates to Sanjiv Paul, the then VPCS, Tata Steel and Dr Nitin Madan Kulkarni, IAS, Jharkhand.
“Katyusuki Fukatoshi had also trained Russian President Valdimir Putin, and the latter received 7th Dan Black Belt from him,” Rao added.
Putin is an expert in Judo and Karate.
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