# 52-Year-Old YouTuber Learns Karate from Tekken

> A Japanese YouTuber uses Tekken 3 to practice karate moves for his son.
- Title: 52-Year-Old YouTuber Learns Karate from Tekken · IGN
- Summary: A Japanese YouTuber uses Tekken 3 to practice karate moves for his son. A 52-year-old Japanese YouTuber uses Tekken 3 to learn karate moves after his son…
- Keywords: askjapan, tekken 3, karate, martial arts, youtuber, son, japanese, IGN
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/52-year-old-youtuber-learns-karate-by-studying-tekken-to-train-with-his-son
- Author: Virginia Glaze
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:44:41.205+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: askjapan, tekken 3, karate, martial arts, youtuber, son, japanese, gaming, entertainment
## AskJapan's karate journey
A 52-year-old Japanese YouTuber learns karate by studying Tekken 3 characters.

> His performance inspired my spirit, my motivation
## Son's karate background
His son is a brown belt karate student with 10 years of training since age 5.
## Tekken 3 practice method
AskJapan uses Tekken 3 to practice karate moves on a homemade arcade cabinet.
## Failed cosplay attempt
AskJapan tried to unlock Tekken 3's boss character but failed his attempt.
## Fan support response
Fans encourage AskJapan's karate and Tekken 3 skills through supportive comments.
## Key takeaway

A 52-year-old Japanese YouTuber uses Tekken 3 to learn karate moves after his son inspired him.