Hidetaka Nishiyama
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Hidetaka Nishiyama (born on October 10, 1928) is a Japanese Shotokan karate instructor.
Born in Tokyo, Japan he started kendo training in 1933, followed by judo training in 1938.
In 1943, he began training in Shotokan karate at the hombu dojo under its founder, Funakoshi Gichin. By 1946 he had his black belt in karate and by 1948, he would have his second dan.
In 1952, he began training American military from the Strategic Air Command in Shotokan karate. The following year Curtis Lemay invited him to tour American air bases on the American mainland.
In 1960 he published his first book.
On November 3, 2000, the Emperor of Japan awarded the "Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette" to him in a ceremony on the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
On November 1, 2003, he was awarded his Judan, or tenth degree black belt, the highest rank available in Shotokan karate.
He is noted among martial artists for his interest in similarities between the very different martial arts styles of Tai Chi and Shotokan Karate.
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- http://www.karatevid.com/article-nishbio.htm
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- http://mariposa.yosemite.net/ISKA/ISKANishiyama.htm
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