TRIBUTE TO MY SENSEI HERBERT SANCHEZ

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SENSEI HERBERT SANCHEZ
4th DAN
KYOKUSHIN KARATE

 

   Those teachers who introduce us into the Martial Arts, and let us be part of their vision of Kyokushin Karate, teaching us what they know and giving us an environment where we can develop ourselves, are sometimes denied the recognition they deserve from their students.


    My teacher allowed me to be part of his classes when I needed it most and introduced me into his vision of Kyokushin Karate, it was a difficult time for the Martial Arts in my country, recognition was hard to get, most of the practitioners met underground, because the Dojos were under military control. My teacher, who was the only one in my city who was allowed to run a Martial Art school at that time, allowed anyone in his dojo who showed interest in learning, he accepted students from different styles and allowed them to pursue their aspirations, he embrace and introduced them to Kyokushin Karate, which helped them to achieve a higher level into the Martial Art. He gave us an environment where we can develop our skills and our character so we can become better as a person and be a positive member of our society. He also helped other teachers to open their own school even if they were not Kyokushin schools, which showed his willingness of helping others to achieve their dream, even if he never got much recognition for this.


    My teacher was able to organize tournaments on different levels, he was able to take our city to an international level, giving opportunities to many students to travel and interact with other practitioners from others places which allowed them to develop their mental and physical skills. Unfortunately sometimes some of the students failed to see this, and sometimes they believed that they were better than their teacher because they achieved some success on their fighting abilities, however it was our teacher who had the capacity to organize and lead our school to higher level. Martial arts is not only about being a good fighter, it is about taking your mental, physical and spiritual states to a higher level of development, so it can became a positive influence in our lives. In the same way we can contribute to society and influence positively on the lives of others.


    My teacher made some mistakes later on in his life, as a consequence he lost many things that were very important to him. As he passed through those difficult times, he somehow managed to overcome the diversities on his path. I wonder where all his students were when he most need them?. He was there when we needed him. I only hope that he found the peace and the harmony in his life. I thank him for helping me to be the person I am today. To me he will always be my SENSEI !! OSU!


SOME PICTURES OF MY TEACHER

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Sensei Herbert Sanchez and some of his students

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Herbert Sanchez (middle); Robert Trias (left); Digk Mosig (right)

Sensei Herbert Sanchez

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Sensei Herbert Sanchez and some of his students

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