Steve Williams
9th March 2001, 08:14
I have just read, with no small amount of sadness, that Bando Sensei has passed away.
On January 6th, 2001, Kunio Bando, WSKO Instructor and Daihanshi 8th Dan died of heart failure.
I, amongst many here, was very fortunate to be taught by Bando sensei on a couple of occasions, and have many good (painful) memories of Bando sensei's technique.
This is a great loss to the Martial Arts community, and to Shorinji Kempo in particular.
I am sure that many of you have been inspired by Bando sensei's tremendous knowledge and superb technique, and have many great memories of this great man.
For those of you not within the 'Shorinji Kempo community' Bando sensei can be remembered as the small Japanese instructor on the 'Way of the warrior' program, who (with apparent ease) knocked out the rather large western student with one very slight strike.
On January 6th, 2001, Kunio Bando, WSKO Instructor and Daihanshi 8th Dan died of heart failure.
I, amongst many here, was very fortunate to be taught by Bando sensei on a couple of occasions, and have many good (painful) memories of Bando sensei's technique.
This is a great loss to the Martial Arts community, and to Shorinji Kempo in particular.
I am sure that many of you have been inspired by Bando sensei's tremendous knowledge and superb technique, and have many great memories of this great man.
For those of you not within the 'Shorinji Kempo community' Bando sensei can be remembered as the small Japanese instructor on the 'Way of the warrior' program, who (with apparent ease) knocked out the rather large western student with one very slight strike.