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While not a karate student I was fortunate to be mentored by Hanshi Dometrich and his role model daughter. At ar ripe old age I've come to realize there is a fine Chito-ryu dojo in my hometown.

Grandmaster Fairbanks is the real deal. I recently had the opportunity to learn from him. He is so humble and gracious while being a powerful martial artist. I’m honored to have met him.

I studied under Sensei Fields in the seventies when he had his dojo on the corner of McMillan and Gilbert Avenue. I left Cincinnati to start my career in the United States military every time I came by to Cincinnati I will try to meet with Sensei Field. On my third trip back to Cincinnati I learned that he had ended his dojo in Walnut Hills and moved out to Avondale at this Old Firehouse all of Reading Road in Cincinnati Ohio. That was the last time I saw him for every time I came back to Cincinnati I can no longer locate where he could have been until now I find out if his passing. I am sad because I would no longer see him I could not get back in Cincinnati and time enough to locate him one last time to tell him how much I appreciate everything that he has taught me when I was a young boy. I hope to someday meet his family so I can tell them how much I admire their father.

we was such a great man he taught me so much i will miss you and you were always right

I met Mr. Dometrich back in the 90's. Great man.

I was taught by Sensi in Cincinnati at the old firehouse in Avondale in the 90s. Let me know if you were there, I would love to connect.

I was also a very proud student of Hanshi Dometrich and in many ways still am. I loved the man like a father. I miss him but I know he'd just tell me to suck it up and get focused. I'm forever indebted to this man and his team. Thank you all from the depths of my heart.

Who is saying thumbs down to Hanshi?

I am so glad to be a practitioner of Chito-ryu. Thank you Dometrich-Sensei for bringing all that you learned back, and for the lessons that you passed on. I, and many, hope to respect your legacy, and I hope your inspiration lives for countless generations ^_^

Is that Martin Lawrence in the blue bathrobe and headband

Thanks for uploading this again!

It's good to see you are still doing your thing Sensei. Still look the same and your skill is still top notch. Last time I saw you was in 1999...right before I went to my permanent duty station. I was running in a park in North Side in my BDU pants and combat boots with a stick in my hand and you stopped me. I bowed and gave you a hug and you said I thought I recognized one of my students. We laughed a long time over that lol. Thank you sir for teaching me what it meant to be a man , a good human being , a warrior and a true Karate black belt. Next time I'm back home in Cincinnati I'm going to definitely come visit you. Take care. Osu

I was lucky enough to spend a year or so training under Hanshi in the mid 90's and learned a great deal. I've missed the opportunities to learn more about the history of karate since his passing. He was a very great teacher and a good man also. Osu!

"Thumb"down youtube is a COWARD!! Hide in your computer,COWARD!

That's one bad dude right there. Nice man. His daughter Devorah is my aunt, so I have had the privilege to know these people and travel and learn from them. Good times. Shotokan was a great dojo. I remember hearing a story about 2 guys breaking into the dojo down in Covington. Big mistake haha

Master Fairbanks is an all-time great person.Period.

Met this great man in Covington Kentucky at his dojo. Sorry to hear of his passing. Like all warriors, the end will finally come to us all.

I miss you sensi Feilds...

Very nice!!

My uncle is a master(LIVE)

hes my old Master also.. I worked for him for many years he is now in indiana with his wife teaching there.

Itrained under Master Fairbanks as a child it's great to see that he is still foing what he loves and is great at

This is a great film How do i contact you?

Mr. Fairbanks is a true martial artist and a true gentleman. I am very proud to know him.

You should really check out his autobiography. Karate, The Endless Quest.

I had Hanshi William Dometrich as a teacher. I was priveledged to have known him my entire life. My mother went to school with his youngest daughter and my father also had him as a teacher. He will be greatly missed. He passed away just a couple of months after this interview was posted.

ty for posting , nice to see a video of a real master for a change.

I worked with Soke Barker years ago in northern ky. Sparred with him a few times. Been a long time kinda cool to see him on here.

It is great to see Fairbanks sir on YT after sooooo many years. Keep on popping!