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Sifu Yori Nakamura Medical Fund

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Sifu Yorinaga Nakamura recently suffered an aortic dissection for which he underwent emergency surgery. This is a serious medical issue that will require significant rehabilitation time. As a lifelong dedicated professional martial artist, this is a large financial setback. There will be numerous medical expenses and he has had to temporarily step back from the intensive schedule of seminars and workshops that are his livelihood. As his students, we are all hoping for a fast recovery, but at this time we must prepare for the challenges ahead.

In case you don't know, Sifu Yori is one of the best martial artists of his generation. At age 19, he was personally selected by Shooto's founder, Satoru Sayama (the original Tiger Mask), to be trained privately and become a paid instructor at the Super Tiger gym. Later he became one of the first champion Shooto fighters, winning his weight division with 4 straight victories in a single day, with one by decision and three by submission.

Sifu Yori went on to be the trainer and coach to other Shooto champions and has since become world-renowned as one of the most sought after instructors for other well-known martial artists, celebrities, fighters and thousands of dedicated students. For many years, he has been one of the top instructors at the legendary Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts, where he is one of the few people to have studied privately with Guro Dan Inosanto extensively.

The depth of Sifu Yori's contributions and dedication to the martial arts community has had an impact on all of us. It is now our turn to give back to Sifu Yori for all that he has given us. All donations, both large and small, will have a tremendous impact on his family and well-being. Finally, please share this link with your fellow martial artists and friends to help spread the word.

Thank you.

Donations 

  • Brian Shiers
    • $50 
    • 6 yrs

Organizer

Harlan Hugh
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA

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