Above is a video of Kuramoto Sensei's demo. He is one of the most famous students of Nakamura Sensei and it's easy to see why. The thing I like about this demo is that he shows karate in all ranges - kicking, punching, and grappling. I've also heard that he's an expert in "Ura Waza" (Back-Technique, literally), which is karate's "dirty tricks", or such moves that are far removed from sport karate and extremely effective for no-holds barred self defense. I suppose it would include pressure point attack to the eyes and the throat.
His breaking demos are simply amazing, especially the clay sewer pipe. It would be impossible without tremendous amount of conditioning and blinding speed. Also, Nakamura Sensei's trademark rafter breakings are shown as well. Like his Sensei, Kuramoto Sensei is an extraordinary exponent of "real-karate". His power and devastation remind me of one famous manga character, Raoh, from "Fist of the Northstar".
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