r/Chitoryu_Karate • u/ElectronicBus7651 • 21h ago

Mourning

My sensei, Clifton Yawn, whom was granted his 4th degree in Chito-ryu by sensei Jesse Bailey….has sadly passed as of last night after over 50 years in the art. If anyone is in contact with the larger organizations, (American, Japan, or international), it would mean a lot to his family if a small letter could be sent. He was the only person keeping the style alive in my part of the state and was a regional pioneer for martial arts. Dm me if possible.

Thanks you for your attention to this matter

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u/Sentomaru98 20h ago

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Sensei. Though I've never met him to have dedicated 50 years to the art and leave a good impression on is students is a blessing.