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About Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate
Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate (@kanchotokuyama) is an Education creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. The account has 35,006 followers and 1,027 published posts. Recent posts average 2,292 likes and 51 comments, an engagement rate of 5.62%.
With 35K followers, Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate follows just 2 accounts, which leaves well over 1,000 followers for every account followed. Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate under Education, with Education & Career as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate runs to 16 words across 5 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate dates from August 2025.
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1,027 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate, 9 are videos and 1 is a carousel. That mix leans toward videos. Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate has built a substantial archive of 1,027 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 34 followers for each post published. Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate also keeps 2 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 106 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include kata, shotokan, takemasa, watch and demonstrating. The captions tag #kanchotokuyama, #shotokan, #shotokankarate, #kataenpi and #mawashigeri.
The cover feature, beautifully written by author Roger Ward and titled “Risen Suns,” profiles “The Originals”—the true pioneers who dedicated their lives to introducing and embedding Japanese martial arts into the Canadian fabric.
Among them is Kancho Takemasa Okuyama, alongside the legendary Master Masami Tsuruoka (rest in peace) and Aikido Master Takeshi Kimeda.
In the feature, Roger Ward highlights Kancho’s incredible impact, explicitly crediting him as “the man who introduced Shotokan karate to Toronto.” At 49 years old at the time, he was described as an “energetic fireplug of a man” who completely reshaped the martial arts scene.
Looking back at these pages, we are reminded of the immense grit, philosophy, and spirit it took for these masters to build this foundation.
As Sensei Tsuruoka beautifully put it, “We did kata, but people didn’t know what it was, but naturally kata is the spirit of Karate.” Okuyama’s timeless philosophy reminds us that karate isn’t separate from life: “I teach them, around you there is lots of energy, so we have to get this energy... to connect karate to daily life.”
Heartfelt Acknowledgments:
Shihan Ina Comeau from Nova Scotia, who kept this physical copy lovingly preserved all these years and sent it to us. Your care ensures this history lives on!
Lieutenant Colonel (retired) of the Canadian Armed Forces, Hanshi Steve Nash who can be seen in the action shots dynamic training and sparring with Kancho Okuyama.
As we celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Canada🇨🇦, these archives remind us of the profound impact Japanese Canadians have had on our cultural landscape. By introducing a true Budo, these masters passed down deep-rooted traditions of self-cultivation, mental fortitude, and a lifelong way of living to all willing to learn.
While the fundamental kiba-dachi remains your foundation, the transition of the upper body reveals the deeper martial philosophy hidden within these katas.
Watch closely as he demonstrates the precise mechanics, timing, and focus that separate the two.
Thank you Pogos for Demonstrating with Kancho. ⚠️ Safety & Training Disclaimer
The techniques demonstrated in our videos involve advanced biomechanics and are intended strictly for educational purposes by experienced martial artists.
• Train Safely: Do not attempt these movements at full speed or with a partner without proper instruction and a controlled environment. Misapplied force or improper execution can lead to serious injury.
• Seek Guidance: These concepts should only be practiced under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor.
Okuyama Karate Do assumes no liability for injuries resulting from the attempt to replicate this content. Prioritize safety and train mindfully.
From the trajectory of the knee to the rotation of the standing foot, every movement is a lesson in efficiency.
Great work from our students demonstrating in this video - Pogos & Alexander.
#Shotokan #MawashiGeri #KarateTechnique #MartialArtsTraining #KickingDrills
As a dedicated fan of Japanese players like Ohtani and Murakami, he frequently relates the precision of a professional swing to the technical discipline of Shotokan. It’s a unique perspective that makes complex movements easier to grasp.
Which sport do you relate your Karate training to?
Watch as he guides a teen student through this Kata, focusing on the fine details.
📺 Want the full, unedited technical breakdown?
The complete video is live on YouTube okuyamakaratedō
Thank you Levan for demonstrating.
#ShotokanKarate #KarateMaster #kataenpi #MartialArtsHighlights #kanchotokuyama
Watch as Kancho coordinates this powerful moment, having a student leap over him to demonstrate this famous jump. It’s a beautiful show of trust and tradition.
Thank you Sensei Ben for being brave to jump over Kancho 🥋
#kataenpi #kanchotokuyama #KarateLegacy #MartialArtsLife #shotokan
Kancho T. Okuyama talks about being born in Hachijojima Island. It is an island south of Tokyo. It was known as the “Hawaii of Japan”.
Thank you for your question.
#kanchotokuyama #japan
You asked: Do you like Judo or Karate?
Master Kancho Takemasa Okuyama shares his unique perspective on Judo and Karate, having dedicated his life to both disciplines. Beginning his journey as a Judo student and with a champion Judo master for a brother, he later transitioned to Karate at Takushoku University, a path he followed for 50 years. Okuyama explains that Judo’s close-contact nature brings people happiness, while Karate’s emphasis on distance, or “ma,” connects individuals to the “heaven, earth, and universe.” His philosophy is to combine the strengths of both arts.
Thank you Dr. Kumagai for demonstrating.
#kanchotokuyama #shotokan #judo #martialarts #karatedo
Kata Basaidai demonstrated by Kancho Takemasa Okuyama in the late 1980’s. There is a slower speed with explanation as well as how it is demonstrated from the back.
When Kancho T. Okuyama used to go live on TikTok and here on Instagram, the most requested and popular kata worldwide is Basaidai! We thought it would be best to show this Kata first!
We are so thankful to Hanshi Peter Van Tienen for helping us preserve and upload these videos. Sensei Hiromi has edited the long form into short form video to fit smartphone screen.
🙏 If you find value in Kancho T. Okuyama's teachings and videos, please consider supporting us 💵through a donation to help maintain these channels. The PayPal link, managed by his daughter Hiromi Okuyama, is in the bio. Your support is greatly appreciated by Kancho T. Okuyama.
#kanchotokuyama #shotokankarate #okuyamakaratedo
Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate's engagement
Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate's engagement rate on Instagram is 5.62%, between 3% and 6%, or 3 to 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 18 followers. An average post collects 2,292 likes and 51 comments, close to 45 likes for each comment.
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Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate (@kanchotokuyama) is an Education creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate runs to 16 words across 5 lines.
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Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate has 35,006 followers on Instagram (35K). Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate follows just 2 accounts, which leaves well over 1,000 followers for every account followed. Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate has built a substantial archive of 1,027 posts.
What is Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate's engagement rate?
Kancho T. Okuyama 🥋 Karate's engagement rate on Instagram is 5.62%, between 3% and 6%, or 3 to 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 18 followers. An average post collects 2,292 likes and 51 comments, close to 45 likes for each comment.
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