11 Facts About Keinosuke Enoeda

Keinosuke Enoeda was a Japanese master of Shotokan karate.

Keinosuke Enoeda was a former Chief Instructor of the Karate Union of Great Britain.

Keinosuke Enoeda was born on 4 July 1935 on the island of Kyushu, Japan.

Keinosuke Enoeda entered Takushoku University and, being impressed by a karate demonstration there, began studying that martial art.

Keinosuke Enoeda trained in kumite under the direction of Taiji Kase.

Keinosuke Enoeda won the JKA All Japan Championship in 1963 against another well known karateka, Hiroshi Shirai.

On 20 April 1965, following the JKA's policy of sending instructors abroad to introduce karate to the rest of the world, Keinosuke Enoeda travelled to England with JKA instructors Shirai, Kanazawa, and Kase.

In 1971 Keinosuke Enoeda had a minor uncredited role as one of Ernst Stavro Blofeld's henchman in the James Bond film Diamonds are Forever, In 1973, Keinosuke Enoeda led a demonstration of karate on live television for the BBC.

The demonstration included kihon, kata, Keinosuke Enoeda sparring multiple opponents, Keinosuke Enoeda against Tomita with a large blade, and Dave Hazard breaking a piece of Japanese hardwood.

Keinosuke Enoeda used to promote his dojo with "Dynamic Karate" posters on the London Underground.

Keinosuke Enoeda continued teaching karate, at the Marshall Street Baths near Carnaby Street in London, until his death on 29 March 2003.