COMBAT MASTER MAMORU IN SAMOA
Sensei Mamoru Kashikura
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Sensei Mamoru Kashikura, a recognized Master in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu combat , is finally in Samoa and will collaborate with the Samoa Police Services to elevate defence techniques and enhance the artform
of Jiu-Jitsu.
According to Ben Percival's translation in an exclusive interview with this radio station , Sensei Mamoru Kashikura , senpai was immersed in the craft and took it seriously starting at 32years old.
He gained recognition from members of the Gracie Family who were well known globally to be the first ever Masters of Jiu-Jitsu and also the founders of the sport. The family were interested in the efforts of
Mamoru Kashikura and wanted to professionally train and elevate his standards.
He was awarded and recognized prestigiously by the founders and became one of the most respected in the sports , obtaining his title as master and certifying him as a qualified sensei.
The 48years old started his journey by exploring karate and later on moved to MMA Fighting. After discovering ground combat was his thing, which was something Jiu Jitsu battle was famously known for, Sensei Mamoru favored its artform and started to invest a lot of his time and effort to master the technique which eventually he did.
According to Sensei he said the time duration for him here in Samoa will take a while..''maybe a year or so'' he said.
''Samoa is very beautiful , the summer weather and the food is something I enjoy mostly" stated Sensei Mamoru.
He's taught notable names and champions in the sports and has successfully obtained great results , one of his students named Greene Maurice who is now a Muay Thai Combat Champion.
When asked on his views of teaching the Samoa community , Sensei Mamoru said there is a lot of potential and courage from the Police Department. "It's a great thing , that means they have konjo , which
translates to english as guts" according to the sensei.
He encourages the public to take advantage of his training and wanted to convey the message that he will be here to fully equip new knowledge on to its people. "I am currently running classes and
honestly just want to share knowledge" he added.
Training and classes have already started and are conducted in Tuanaimato , Faleata behind the Faleata Gym 1.