Ok follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations customers also bought items by john lister. Its the movie that all wrestling fans have been waiting for kendo nagasaki has just released his astonishing new film, the english samurai. Nagasaki refused to return to the ring because he was maskless and the belt they were fighting over changed hands on a technicality. Im ashamed to say, i only know the current age of wrestling, which is more commercialised and somewhat far removed from real sports. Nba old school savage moments nba will never be like this again. Nagasaki nisshokan is located in the nagasaki area, a 10minute drive from nagasaki station. Aug 08, 2017 kendo nagasaki was unmasked in front of 14 million viewers in the civic hall, wolverhampton, in 1977. Masked icon kendo nagasaki has been having flings with men since the 1960s. Mystery and mayhem this is kendo nagasaki as described by new generation wrestling promotions, and.
These men werent just wrestlers, they were household gods worshipped by generations. Peter william thornley born 19 october 1941 is a retired english professional wrestler who was best known for the ring character kendo nagasaki. Kendo nagasaki is an excellent example of strength, success, and ability, all expressed to their maximum potential. For those who would seek the same clarity, poise, and empowerment, he cites buddhism as the foundation of achieving all this. This form of healing is gentle yet remarkably powerful, and is a sublime experience.
Wrestler, real name peter thornley, drew audiences of 14million in his heyday. Celebrating the golden years of british professional wrestling. The japanesestyle guestrooms feature tatami flooring with western bedding. Peter william thornley, director at the kendo nagasaki. The celebration will take place at the kendo nagasaki retreat in staffordshire on the th november 2014, which is a thursday.
These web pages comprise a miniwebsite dedicated to kendo nagasaki s healing practises. Jokoryu, chukoryu and shintoryu the ancient, middle and new styles. If youre new to the kendo nagasaki phenomenon, have a look at. Kendo nagasaki retired but was the subject of a number of documentaries such as granadas everything stopped at 4 oclock which looked back at the glory days of uk grappling. Foundation news welcome to the kendo nagasaki foundation. Kendo nagasaki was born on october 19, 1946 in stoke on trent, england as peter thornley.
At their foundation is the ideology of the medicine buddha, yakushi nyorai, a buddha who embodies all the peaceful and zenbased attributes of other buddhas, but he also brings healing, and encourages all who need it to fear not. Looking for a way to strip the mask before posting in. See photos, profile pictures and albums from kendo nagasaki. Trivia 1 during a tag match in 1988 current british wrestler robbie brookside ripped nagasakis mask off and he then sent brookside into a deep. Nov 12, 2014 atlantis tells us that kendo has indeed practised that sport, but whilst there is a man behind nagasaki s mask, it has emerged that the man is motivated by a spirit guide from ancient japan. These web pages comprise a miniwebsite dedicated to kendo nagasakis healing practises. To buy either the hardback or the paperback book now from the nagasaki web. Masked wrestler kendo nagasaki reveals he has been living. Aug 12, 2009 the unmasking of kendo nagasaki british wrestling hq.
Free company director profile of peter william thornley. The kendo nagasaki foundation officers free information. Kendo sits, his head shaved save for a braided pigtail, a samurai sign. An astonishing lifestory this honest and absorbing autobiography gives a fascinating, revealing, noholdsbarred account of the life of the man behind kendo nagasaki s mask, peter thornley, from his challenging origins and early life, to his natural sporting ability which was honed in judo and zen, to training in the worlds toughest catch wrestling gym, to kendo s debut and becoming. Kendo performs what is known as distance healing, which involves sending spiritual energies to those who request healing from him. Click the picture above to see the video and preorder this amazing book. Oct 08, 2008 kendo nagasaki retired but was the subject of a number of documentaries such as granadas everything stopped at 4 oclock which looked back at the glory days of uk grappling. Oct 7, 2008 when worldfamous wrestler and man of mystery kendo nagasaki was unmasked on a televised match in wolverhampton back in 1977, 14. Kendo nagasaki is a professional wrestling stage name, used as a gimmick of that of a.
Thornley gave occasional interviews as kendo nagasaki, usually. In this version of kendos singing bowl healing, seven people in a circle all receive healing together, as kendo plays his. Kendo nagasaki is a professional wrestling stage name, used as a gimmick of that of a japanese samurai warrior with a mysterious past and even supernatural powers of hypnosis. Although the masked british version portrayed by peter thornley remains a household name in. Apr 28, 2014 kendo nagasaki was one of the biggest draws of all time in british wrestling, especially in the mid 70s to mid 80s period november 1964. Peter, now 76, said he had grappled with his emotions before deciding to unmask his private life but said he was compelled to tell his story in. I sobbed alone in the graveyard mother of lee rigby. The kendo nagasaki foundation free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain, and most fools do. Kendo nagasakis first professional contest against jumping jim hussey at willenhall baths march 1966. As the video describes, this year was a special event, as attending were lyn and ian rigby, accompanied by daughter courtney.
Kendo nagasaki books list of books by author kendo nagasaki. He is an actor, known for send in the girls 1978, world of sport 1964 and itv wrestling 1985. When pop artist peter blake confessed that his fantasy was to be the mysterious masked wrestler kendo nagasaki, little did he know what. As you will have seen on our you tube channel, kendo nagasaki 101, on 14th august 2016, the wrestlers reunion held its 25th anniversary event, once more at the bridges pub. Looking for a way to strip the mask before posting in kendo. Atlantis tells us that kendo has indeed practised that sport, but whilst there is a man behind nagasakis mask, it has emerged that the man is motivated by a spirit guide from ancient japan. He is mysterious, iconic and a wonderful showman, continuing to be admired after forty years in the public arena. Bbc black country features kendo nagasaki returns to wolves. Unlike the british original, sakurada wore face paint instead of a mask and carried a kendo stick rather than a sword. Jul 05, 2008 the mysterious kendo nagasaki is unmasked. He was one of the biggest draws of all time in british wrestling, especially in the mid1970s and the turn of the 1980s1990s. I can tell you that the samurai that influences kendo nagasaki did have the top of his finger removed the same finger. Masked wrestler kendo nagasaki reveals he has been living as a secret bisexual for 50 years and has been with a male partner since his wife died in 1993.
I love kendo nagasaki great wrestler always my favourite, he is nice looking man as i saw him being unmasked dont like his red eyes spoiled. Mar 12, 2017 lee rigbys mother has revealed a heartbreaking account of her struggle to cope after her sons death as she welcomed the opening of a refuge for bereaved families in his name. Now 66, he sells official kendo merchandise via his own. Follow kendo nagasaki and explore their bibliography from s kendo nagasaki author page. Further explanations were needed and chalmers spent more time gabbing than haystacks and nagasaki had done wrestling. I remember going to see big daddy wrestle when i was on holiday in hastings in about 1981 i think, i was so excited marching behind him on his way to the ring, happy.
Oct 07, 2008 kendo nagasaki ready for unmasking news published. In april the following year 1978, he appeared as an unmasked wrestler for the. Im leaning towards modifying the control to have a hidden textbox with the unmasked value in it the way most other kendo controls work. Perturbed by this threat to his orderly life, shimura sets up a webcam to monitor his home. Masked wrestler kendo nagasaki reveals he has been living as a. Bbc black country features kendo nagasaki returns to. The name derives from the modern martial art of japanese fencing kendo, and nagasaki is the name of a city on the southwestern coast of kyushu, site of the second. Japanese historians mean that there were three periods in the ancient history of swordsmanship. At their foundation is the ideology of the medicine buddha, yakushi nyorai, a buddha who embodies all the peaceful and zenbased attributes of other buddhas, but he also. Kendo nagasaki was unmasked in front of 14 million viewers in the civic hall, wolverhampton, in 1977. Nov 14, 2014 the celebration will take place at the kendo nagasaki retreat in staffordshire on the th november 2014, which is a thursday. Haystacks bled, nagasaki did his kamikaze crash finisher on grey, and stax unmasked kendo. The character of nagasaki was a japanese samurai with a mysterious past and reputed powers of healing and hypnosis.
The undefeated fighter restaged the scene from 1977 when he appeared at. Ive been reliving those great saturday afternoons on sky, both espn classic and the wrestling channel regularly show the wrestling. The name derives from the modern martial art of japanese fencing, and nagasaki is the name of a city on the southwestern coast of kyushu, site of the second use of the atomic bomb, as well as an ancient family name in japan. There are certain times and certain rituals in japanese mythology, and in reality, when people are required to remove the top of a finger.
Peter william thornley born 19 october 1941 is a retired english professional wrestler who. The house and lodge properties have been made available by the kendo nagasaki foundation, and as refurbishment on the house continues apace, the lodge has yet to be begun, and we look forward to pauls help and raising the funds required to make it happen, and helping as many families and veterans as possible, as soon as possible. Big daddy, giant haystacks, les kellett, mike marino, jackie mr. Pallo, the masked kendo nagasaki, and my favorite, the man you. The unmasking of kendo nagasaki british wrestling hq youtube. When pop artist peter blake confessed that his fantasy was to be the mysterious masked. Im actually surprised that the control doesnt store the unmasked value.
Heroes and villains from the golden age of world wrestling, and nba basketball basics, and more on. Lee rigbys mother has revealed a heartbreaking account of her struggle to cope after her sons death as she welcomed the opening of a refuge for bereaved families in his name. Demystifying the fictional character kendo nagasaki. British wrestling the unmasking of kendo nagasaki youtube. Jun 08, 2016 celebrating the golden years of british professional wrestling. Unmasked in 1977 in front of 12 million tv viewers, kendo nagasaki real name peter thornley later left the ring to run a care home. Autobiographies often mark a turning point in the author s life. Wrestling legend kendo nagasaki has recreated his most famous unmasking in the ring 41 years after the original event. In the spirit of the season, the kendo nagasaki foundation thanks all at the good turns society for a wonderful event, great company, and continuing to remind us that taking a lighthearted approach to life is immensely healing, especially when good people of good humour join together to help others. Jul 01, 20 unmasked in 1977 in front of 12 million tv viewers, kendo nagasaki real name peter thornley later left the ring to run a care home. Kendo nagasaki, the most frightening wrestler this country ever produced, has got me in a threequarter nelson. I sobbed alone in the graveyard mother of lee rigby opens.
I have seen the face that usually hides behind the mask and heard the voice that. Hiroshima and nagasaki are not fertile lands for a farmers dream seeds. After four on a saturday afternoon, housewives, grandmothers, and young fearless children watched grown men in swim trunks hurl each other across a canvas ring. Kendo nagasaki, a man who has earned fame by beating other men until they cry for mercy, is walking around finsbury in north london in search of a place where he can have his photograph taken. Its a much cleaner solution that wont require custom coding for every instance and mask. This is to announce a new event day at the kendo nagasaki retreat on sunday, 20th september 2015, kendo will hold a singing bowl healing event. Nov 12, 2017 posts about kendo nagasaki foundation written by onedeckpete. Featuring beautiful views of nagasaki, it offers a public bath and a free shuttle service from jr nagasaki train station. The name derives from the modern martial art of japanese fencing, and nagasaki is the name of a city on the southwestern coast of kyushu, site of the second use of the atomic bomb, as well as an ancient family. Nba basketball basics hardcover june 30, 1995 by kendo nagasaki author 5. Posts about kendo nagasaki foundation written by onedeckpete.
Kendo nagasaki is one of the biggest names of all time in british professional wrestling. Kendo nagasaki defeated and unmasked count bartelli at the victoria hall, hanley. This was a ceremonious event, the mask was removed and then placed in a silver basin and burned by gorgeous george gillott. Each room offers a fridge and a tv with cable channels. Toulon, illinois farmer on the tonight show with johnny carson. Invited guests will be able to spend an entire evening with the great kendo nagasaki. Im actually surprised that the control doesnt store the unmasked. See all books authored by kendo nagasaki, including the grapple manual. Kendo nagasaki was one of the biggest draws of all time in british wrestling, especially in the mid 70s to mid 80s period november 1964. The roots of kendo, the way of the sword, are to be found in kenjutsu, the art of wining a real fight with real swords. Kendo also conducts smallgroup healing sessions in the form of singing bowl healing at the retreat, whereby seven people at once receive healing from the sound energies of singing bowls played intuitively by kendo.
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