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Fumio Demura
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Taught karate to Steven Seagal in the 1960s long before his acting career.
World Karate Champion at age 18.
Still teaching the art of Karate at his Santa Ana dojo after 40 years. (July 2008)
Founded JKF (Japan Karate Federation)
Promoted to 9th Dan (black belt) in Shito-Ryu Karate in 2005.
Came to the U.S. in 1965 to teach the Japanese style of Shito-Ryu Karate.
Inducted into the World Martial Arts Masters Association Hall of Fame in 2006.
Won All-Japan Karate Championship in 1961.
Became Chief Instructor(Shihan)/Director of Shito-Ryu Karate-do Genbu-Kai with local dojo in Santa Ana, California in 2001.
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