by ADRIANO AMARI - Hiroo Mochizuki emerges as a bridge between East and West, bringing authentic Japanese martial traditions to Europe not as mere techniques, but as a living path. This article retraces his journey—from rigorous training in Japan under revered masters to the founding of federations and Dojos on European soil—and highlights how his approach grounded in integrity, adaptability and depth helped shape modern martial-arts practice on the continent. Here, teaching becomes less about authority and more about guiding individuals to meet the demands of their time with discipline, humility and clear vision.
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