# 52-Year-Old YouTuber Learns Karate by Studying Tekken to Train With His Son

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/52-year-old-youtuber-learns-karate-by-studying-tekken-to-train-with-his-son/
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:44:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T21:50:48+00:00
- Original publisher: IGN
- Original article: https://www.ign.com/articles/52-year-old-youtuber-learns-karate-by-studying-tekken-to-train-with-his-son
- Topics: Art, Asia, Culture, Research, Science, Trending, Weird & Viral

## Key points

- AskJapan is using Tekken 3 to begin learning karate at 52.
- His 10-year-old son’s demonstration inspired him.
- Viewers have encouraged his martial arts and gaming goals.

## Summary

A 52-year-old Japanese YouTuber known as AskJapan has started learning karate by studying moves in Tekken 3, inspired by his 10-year-old son’s demonstration. His unusual approach has drawn encouragement from viewers and shows how his interest in games is motivating him to take up a new pursuit.

AskJapan said his son, a brown belt who has trained since age five, inspired him to begin practising despite being 52. In a video uploaded on 3 November, he took notes while playing Tekken 3 on a homemade cardboard arcade cabinet; the next day, he dressed as Heihachi and tried, unsuccessfully, to unlock the game’s boss character.

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