As one of the most respected masters of traditional karate, his name is very well known in the world of martial arts. And although he practices sundome (non-contact) style, no one considers him weak, which was proved by the invitation to the tournament organized by Shozan Matsuo with other great champions of various martial arts. Through years of training, he has develop strength, speed and endurance beyond normal human limits, despite his age and size. He has shown great endurance being able take blows from a heavyweight boxer and still continue to fight, while continuing to use sundome style.