Just found out the actor Hiroyuki Sanada (Last Samurai, Mortal Kombat, etc) was Kyokushin! Here he is doing a demo at The 14th All-Japan Kyokushin Karate tournament in 1982. Thank you Artour Babaev! | The Martial Way

The image features the acclaimed Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada portraying the character Ujio in the 2003 film The Last Samurai. Key Details Role: Sanada plays Ujio, a skilled and dedicated samurai who initially distrusts the film's protagonist but eventually becomes a key ally. Performance: He is noted for his intense presence and exceptional sword-fighting (tate) skills in the film. Historical Setting: The film is set during a period when the traditional samurai class was being phased out by m