Tag: Antonino Certa

Interview with Lifelong Martial Artist Hugh Cassidy: From Jujutsu to Karate to Daito-ryu

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Hugh Cassidy first found the martial arts in 1973 with Minna Jujutsu, a combination of judo, karate, and savate. By 1995, he transitioned to Shotokan Karate and Aiki-Budo in 2009. Today, Cassidy took some time to talk about his exciting journey through many different martial arts. All images provided by Hugh Cassidy. Martial Arts of … Continue reading Interview with Lifelong Martial Artist Hugh Cassidy: From Jujutsu to Karate to Daito-ryu

Interview with Daito-ryu Practitioner Nicholas Mayer: Just Practice

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Nicholas Mayer found Daito-ryu in 2018 through Andrew Thorburn. He trains under Antonino Certa of Italy in his Daitokai International Group. Today, Mayer took some time to discuss his time in Daito-ryu. Martial Arts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Thank you for joining, Mayer Sensei! Nicholas Mayer: It is good to be here. MAYTT: How … Continue reading Interview with Daito-ryu Practitioner Nicholas Mayer: Just Practice