There are only a mere handful of senior martial art masters who are left to us to be able to continue their practice into their golden years for which we honor. Decades of discipline, plus a lifetime of determination has made Rayot DiFate able to live the path of a warrior. At his level of expertise, and knowledge he has been called the master’s Master through his disciplined training.

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Hanshi Rayot DiFate is still and always will be one of those legendary “last men standing” and revered from the 1960s era of karate. This distinguished Octogenarian’s traditional Kyokushin karate foundation was forged early from his military and police background setting the stage for his ability to engage people either friend or foe evenly. His martial arts prowess has spanned six decades of dedicated martial arts both on and off the mat.   
 
Hanshi DiFate has not stopped nor slowed down. He in fact, still attends and wins tournaments and honors to this day which is what all martial artists strive to do and always will eternally. 
 
Written by: Shihan Dana Abbott