Wado Pioneer Tatsuo Suzuki passes away

Most of the Karate folks I've met have practiced Wado Ryu (it is a particularly popular style in the UK and Ireland too). The reason for its popularity in Europe and beyond was largely down to Tatsuo Suzuki, who sadly passed away on 12th of July this year. I'm not a Karateka but I thought I'd make this post as some folks have in the past expressed admiration for his work as a karate teacher and indeed a few people on here have claimed to train with him.

A brief interview from the man:

http://www.wadokai-manchester.org/Interview_with_Tatsuo_Suzuki.html

Sad to hear of his passing.

Great Sensei, Great Karate-ka and most of all Great man! He will be remembered for what he has given to the world!

A shame.

Never trained in Wado myself but I read the interview. Seemed like a good man and karateka!

OSU!!!

I enjoyed my Wado Training, Suzuki Sensei was a Pioneer to British Karate!

My respects and best wishes to his family and students and friends

OSU!!!

It's sad to hear of his passing- a prayer will be given for him.
I know nothing of Karate, but the man seemed to be of great importance, and also seemed to be a wonderful sensei!